Fracturing fluids and methods for treating hydrocarbon-bearing formations
US9688904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/685
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a fracturing fluid comprising a carrier fluid; a polymer that is soluble in the carrier fluid; the polymer being a synthetic polymer, wherein the synthetic polymer comprises a labile group that is operative to facilitate decomposition of the synthetic polymer upon activation of the labile group; the synthetic polymer being operative to increase the viscosity of the carrier fluid to about 5 to about 50 centipoise; the fracturing fluid being operative to reduce friction during a downhole fracturing operation and to transport a proppant during the downhole fracturing operation; and an oxidizing agent. A method for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation is also disclosed herein.
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