Treatment fluids comprising diutan and associated methods

Details Treatment fluids comprising diutan and associated methods Treatment fluids comprising diutan and associated methods

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Figueroa, John J (Department: 1765)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S209000, C507S213000, C507S244000, C507S256000, C507S261000, C507S263000, C507S266000, C507S267000, C507S269000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07910524

ABSTRACT:
Treatment fluids are provided that include a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a gelling agent that comprises clarified diutan. In some embodiments, the treatment fluid is a subterranean treatment fluid. In some embodiments, the treatment fluid is a subterranean treatment fluid comprising a base fluid, a gelling agent that comprises clarified diutan, and at least a plurality of particulates. Additional treatment fluids are also provided.

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