Lightweight composite particulates and methods of using such...

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2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Placing fluid into the formation

C166S280200

Reexamination Certificate

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07128158

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to lightweight composite particulates and their use in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and completion. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of forming a lightweight particulate suitable for use as proppant or gravel in a subterranean operation comprising the steps of forming a substantially homogeneous mixture of PET and a filler material; forming the homogeneous mixture into particulates suitable for use in a subterranean environment. Other embodiments of the present invention provide methods of treating, fracturing, and gravel packing a chosen zone in a subterranean formation.

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patent: 6583217 (2003-06-01), Li et al.
patent: 6599863 (2003-07-01), Palmer et al.
patent: 2004/0043906 (2004-03-01), Heath et al.

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