Spotting fluid compositions and associated methods

Details Spotting fluid compositions and associated methods Spotting fluid compositions and associated methods

2005-01-18

2011-11-01

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1765)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Earth boring

Contains organic component

C166S301000, C166S244100, C507S100000, C507S103000, C516S009000, C516S020000, C516S021000, C516S028000, C516S030000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08048829

ABSTRACT:
Fluids and associated methods useful in subterranean applications are provided. Compositions are provided that may be useful in subterranean applications for addressing, among other things, drill string sticking problems. More particularly, spotting fluid compositions are provided having a water insoluble external phase fluid; a water soluble internal phase fluid; and an ether carboxylic acid emulsifying agent. Additional optional components may be used, such as viscosifiers, weighting agents, and wetting agents.

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