Methods useful for controlling fluid loss during sand control operations

US8251141B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Larry S. Eoff · Duncan, US
• David L. Brown · Chesterfield, US
• Eldon D. Dalrymple · Duncan, US
• Paul Brown · Dripping Springs, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 9, 2006
• Grant date: Aug 28, 2012
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E21B21/003
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Methods comprising providing a carrier fluid comprising an aqueous-based component, a water-soluble relative permeability modifier, and gravel particulates wherein the water-soluble relative permeability modifier suspends at least a portion of the gravel particulates; and introducing the carrier fluid into a well bore penetrating a subterranean formation, such that the gravel particulates form a gravel pack near the well bore. In some embodiments, the carrier fluid is substantially free of a viscosifying agent.