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Treatment fluids comprising diutan and associated methods

US7910524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 2007
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/72
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Treatment fluids are provided that include a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a gelling agent that comprises clarified diutan. In some embodiments, the treatment fluid is a subterranean treatment fluid. In some embodiments, the treatment fluid is a subterranean treatment fluid comprising a base fluid, a gelling agent that comprises clarified diutan, and at least a plurality of particulates. Additional treatment fluids are also provided.

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