Method of fracturing a subterranean formation with a lightweight

Details Method of fracturing a subterranean formation with a lightweight Method of fracturing a subterranean formation with a lightweight

1991-10-02

1993-02-23

Suchfield, George A.

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Specific propping feature

166308, 252 8551, 501127, E21B 43267

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051881756

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight propping agent made from kaolin clay or mixtures of kaolin clay and lightweight aggregate and having an alumina content between 25% and 40%, a specific gravity of from 2.20 to 2.60 and better conductivity than sand at pressures up to 8,000 psi.

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