Composition and method for gelling fracturing fluids
US9725638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are compositions for use in treating subterranean formations where the compositions include a water soluble polymer and an ionic surfactant. In preferred compositions, the polymer and surfactant are oppositely charged. Methods of using the compositions also are disclosed.
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