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Methods using well drilling fluids having clay control properties

US8507413B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2012
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Clay is stabilized in methods for drilling of wells and other formation treatment for hydrocarbon production by the addition to the drilling or other fluid including a choline compound together with an formation control additive.

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