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Methods useful for controlling fluid loss in subterranean formations

US8091638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2006
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/003
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of controlling fluid loss in a subterranean formation comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid and a fluid loss control additive comprising a water-soluble polymer having hydrophobic or hydrophilic modification; introducing the treatment fluid into an interval of a well bore, the well bore penetrating the subterranean formation; creating one or more perforations in the interval of the well bore, wherein the perforations extend from the well bore and into the subterranean formation; and allowing the treatment fluid to contact a portion of the subterranean formation through the one or more perforations. Methods of a reducing fluid loss from a perforated and/or gravel packed interval of a well bore using a fluid loss control additive comprising a water-soluble polymer having hydrophobic or hydrophilic modification.

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