Earth boring – well treating – and oil field chemistry – Well treating – Contains organic component
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-10
2010-11-02
Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1796)
Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry
Well treating
Contains organic component
C166S305100, C166S308100, C166S308200, C507S090000, C507S209000, C507S211000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07825073
ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided that include a method comprising providing a viscosified treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a gelling agent that comprises a clarified xanthan; and placing the viscosified treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the method comprises placing the viscosified treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance at least one fracture in the subterranean formation. In some embodiments, the viscosified treatment fluid may also comprise a plurality of particulates. In some embodiments, the viscosified treatment fluids may be placed into at least a portion of a pipeline. Additional methods are also provided.
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Kugel Timothy J.
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