Methods for strengthening fractures in subterranean formations
US8393394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 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 a portion of a subterranean formation that comprises a shale; providing a plasticity modification fluid that comprises an aqueous fluid and an alkaline embrittlement modification agent; placing a pack completion assembly neighboring the portion of the subterranean formation; and embrittling at least a portion of the shale to form an embrittled shale portion.
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