Methods and compositions for packing void spaces and stabilizing formations surrounding a wellbore
US8333241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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