Methods for strengthening fractures in subterranean formations
US8371384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/68
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Of the many methods provided herein, one method comprises: providing at least one fracture in a subterranean formation that comprises tight gas, a shale, a clay, and/or a coal bed; providing a plasticity modification fluid that comprises an aqueous fluid and an alkaline embrittlement modification agent; placing the plasticity modification fluid into the fracture in the subterranean formation; and embrittling at least one fracture face of the fracture to form an embrittled fracture face.
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