Lightweight composite particulates and methods of using such...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Graveling or filter forming

C166S276000, C166S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11492584

ABSTRACT:
Lightweight composite particulates and their use in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and completion are provided. In one embodiment 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 is provided. Other embodiments provide methods of treating, fracturing, and gravel packing a chosen zone in a subterranean formation.

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

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