Abstract:
Methods and compositions for use in drilling a wellbore into an earthen formation that includes the use of a graphene-based material, where the graphene-based material may be at least one of graphene, graphene oxide, chemically converted graphene, and derivatized graphite oxide are shown and described. In certain examples, the methods and compositions reduce permeability damage and/or stabilize shales.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for use in drilling a wellbore into an earthen formation that includes the use of a graphene-based material, where the graphene-based material may be at least one of graphene, graphene oxide, chemically converted graphene, and derivatized graphite oxide are shown and described. In certain examples, the methods and compositions reduce permeability damage and/or stabilize shales.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to improved aerated compositions comprising stabilized colloidal or colloidal-like phases (e.g., emulsions, aphrons) and methods of using those compositions. The compositions generally comprise an oleaginous bulk phase, an aqueous minor phase one or more surfactants, aphrons and one or more aphron stabilizers. The compositions of the present invention are stable, having increased half-lifes and are capable of being used in high pressure applications.
Abstract:
Wellbore fluid compositions and methods of drilling a wellbore are disclosed. Wellbore fluids for drilling wellbores include a base fluid and a conductive weighting agent.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to improved aerated compositions comprising stabilized colloidal or colloidal-like phases (e.g., emulsions, aphrons) and methods of using those compositions. The compositions generally comprise an oleaginous bulk phase, an aqueous minor phase one or more surfactants, aphrons and one or more aphron stabilizers. The compositions of the present invention are stable, having increased half-lifes and are capable of being used in high pressure applications.