Two stage subterranean zone fracturing fluids and methods

Wells – Processes – Specific propping feature

Reexamination Certificate

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C166S300000, C166S308500, C166S308600, C507S201000, C507S202000, C507S211000, C507S215000, C507S216000, C507S241000, C507S273000

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07036590

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses two stage subterranean zone fracturing fluids and methods. A two stage subterranean zone fracturing fluid of the invention comprises a first stage fluid comprising a foamed liquid containing a water soluble gel breaker and a second stage fluid that comprises a viscous liquid containing a metal cross-linked gelling agent. Another two stage subterranean zone fracturing fluid comprises a first stage fluid comprising a foamed liquid containing a water soluble gel breaker and a second stage fluid comprising a viscous liquid containing a borate cross-linked gelling agent.

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