Foamed completion fluids and methods

Details Foamed completion fluids and methods Foamed completion fluids and methods

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Suchfield, George (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

C166S297000, C166S309000, C166S312000, C166S381000, C507S202000, C507S244000, C507S277000, C507S925000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07124822

ABSTRACT:
Foamed completion fluids and methods of completing subterranean zones penetrated by well bores are disclosed. A method of completing a subterranean zone penetrated by a well bore comprises the steps of providing or preparing a foamed completion fluid comprising water, one or more salts, a gas and a capryl/capramidopropylbetaine surfactant foaming agent, introducing the foamed treating fluid into the subterranean zone, and then carrying out a completion operation in the subterranean zone.

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