Oil and gas recovery from subterranean formations

Details Oil and gas recovery from subterranean formations Oil and gas recovery from subterranean formations

2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Tucker, Philip C. (Department: 1712)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S209000, C507S240000, C507S271000, C507S903000, C507S922000, C166S308200, C166S308300, C166S308500

Reexamination Certificate

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07012044

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for fracturing subterranean formations using fluids having substantially reduced polymer loadings that have performance equivalent to conventional fluids. Reduced polymer loadings provide significant advantages such as reduced treatment costs and less damage to the fracture sand pack and surrounding subterranean formations.

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