Inverse emulsion polymers as lost circulation material
US8703657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/508
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sealant composition comprising an inverse emulsion polymer and methods of servicing a wellbore using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of servicing a wellbore that penetrates a subterranean formation is disclosed. The method comprises placing a sealant composition comprising an inverse emulsion polymer into the wellbore to reduce a loss of fluid to the subterranean formation during placement of the fluid in the wellbore.
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