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Methods and compositions for packing void spaces and stabilizing formations surrounding a wellbore

US8333241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2010
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/80
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods comprising mixing particulates with a consolidating agent emulsion to form a slurry; creating a foamed slurry by adding a foaming agent and a gas to the slurry; placing the foamed slurry into a portion of a subterranean formation so as to create a particulate pack; and flushing the particulate pack with a postflush fluid. In some embodiments, the consolidating agent emulsion composition comprises a resin composition.

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