Casing comprising stress-absorbing materials and associated...

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2004-03-24

2008-03-04

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

C166S242100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07337841

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to subterranean drilling and well completion operations, and more particularly, to improved casing that comprises stress-absorbing materials and associated methods of use. In some embodiments, the present invention discloses methods of casing a well bore that comprise the steps of providing a casing that comprises a stress-absorbing material; and placing the casing into the well bore. In other embodiments, the present invention provides improved casing that comprises stress-absorbing materials and methods of reducing the transmission of stress from a casing to a cement sheath.

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