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Engineered methods and materials for wellbore strengthening in subterranean operations

US9725975B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 2014
Grant dateAug 8, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of wellbore strengthening may include providing a wellbore strengthening fluid comprising a drilling fluid, a particulate, and a fiber; introducing the wellbore strengthening fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and forming a plug comprising the particulate and the fiber in a void near the wellbore, the plug being capable of maintaining integrity at about 1000 psi or greater overbalance pressure.

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