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Inverse emulsion polymers as lost circulation material

US8703657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2010
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 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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