Wells – Processes – Separate steps of fracturing or attacking formation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2008-10-28
Baates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Separate steps of fracturing or attacking formation
C166S250100, C166S294000, C166S297000, C166S308100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07441598
ABSTRACT:
Methods of stabilizing unconsolidated portions of a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: creating or enhancing at least two slots in an unconsolidated portion of a subterranean formation along a well bore, wherein the slots are positioned about 180 degrees from each other along the inner surface of the well bore; introducing a consolidating agent into the slots in the unconsolidated portion of the subterranean formation; and creating or enhancing at least one fracture in a portion of the subterranean formation.
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