Proppant for use in a subterranean formation

Details Proppant for use in a subterranean formation Proppant for use in a subterranean formation

2005-12-08

2010-11-23

Bates, Zakiya W (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Specific propping feature

C166S308100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07836952

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a proppant for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, wherein a typical specimen of the proppant has a non-globular and non-fibrous shape. The invention also provides a method for stimulating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of forming the treatment fluid and introducing the treatment fluid through the wellbore and into the subterranean formation at a sufficient pressure to fracture the formation.

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