Abstract:
Provided are consolidation treatment methods and systems. A consolidation treatment method may comprise introducing a permeability modifier into a subterranean formation comprising zones of heterogeneous permeability; introducing a treatment fluid into the subterranean formation subsequent to the permeability modifier, wherein the permeability modifier at least partially diverts the treatment fluid in the subterranean formation such that treatment of the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid is more uniform, and wherein the permeability modifier has a higher viscosity than the treatment fluid; and consolidating one or more zones of the subterranean formation.
Abstract:
A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well comprises: forming a fracturing composition comprising a carrier fluid; and a superabsorbent polymer component comprising one or more of the following: a first composite of a proppant and a first superabsorbent polymer in an unhydrated form, the first superabsorbent polymer being at least partially embedded in a void area of the proppant; a coated superabsorbent polymer; a superabsorbent material having a three-dimensional network; or a second composite of a second superabsorbent polymer and a slow-release breaker; and pumping the hydraulic fracturing composition into the subterranean formation to create or enlarge a fracture.
Abstract:
A method of drilling a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprises circulating a water-based or oil-based drilling fluid in the subterranean formation; the water-based or oilbased drilling fluid comprising a carrier, and a superabsorbent polymer present in an amount effective to reduce fluid leakoff during the drilling operation, the superabsorbent polymer comprising crosslinks formed before the superabsorbent polymer is combined with the carrier.
Abstract:
Methods including introducing a treatment fluid comprising a solvent-base fluid and a consolidation composition into a wellbore in a subterranean formation, the consolidation comprising, a crosslinking diverting agent, a hardening agent, and a multi-functional epoxy resin, the multi-functional epoxy resin comprising at least three epoxy groups; coating a face of the subterranean formation with the consolidation composition; and at least partially curing the consolidation composition in the wellbore, to reduce production of unconsolidated particulates from the subterranean formation into the wellbore.
Abstract:
A fluid is provided including: (A) an aqueous phase; and (B) a dimer acid grafted polymer, wherein the dimer acid grafted polymer is at least sparingly soluble in water; wherein the polymer is dispersed, hydrated, or dissolved in the aqueous phase. The fluid can be used, for example, in a method of treating a well, including: (A) forming a fluid comprising a dimer acid grafted polymer; and (B) introducing the fluid into a treatment zone of a well.
Abstract:
Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.
Abstract:
A plugging fluid for plugging a subterranean formation zone surrounding a drill hole comprises an emulsion comprising a dispersed aqueous phase containing an aqueous base and a continuous hydrophobic phase containing a polymer consisting of a grafted cellulose ether derivative, a surfactant and a crosslinking activator of the polymer. The polymer is preferably 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose grafted with vinyl phosphonic acid. Upon shearing, preferably through the drilling bit, the emulsion inverts so that the rupture of the emulsion droplets releases the crosslinking activator into the water phase thus forming a gel structure.
Abstract:
What is disposed is the preparation and use of synthetic water soluble copolymers useful in modifying the water permeability characteristics of subterranean hydrocarbon producing formations. The copolymers are in the form of dilute, pumpable, homogeneous, aqueous solutions and comprise a crosslinked synthetic copolymerizate with intramolecular and intermolecular crosslinking in a non-gelled state and a molecular size/shape corresponding to a K-value of 220-450.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a plugging liquid for plugging of a zone of a subterranean formation around a bore hole, consisting of an emulsion comprising a continuous phase based on a hydrophobic liquid and a discontinuous phase based on a hydrophilic liquid, which emulsion contains an emulsifier, a polysaccharide and a cross-linking agent for said polysaccharide. The emulsifier, the polysaccharide and the cross-linking agent for the polysaccharide are introduced into and mixed with the hydrophobic liquid in any desired sequence, whereby a mixture is obtained which is stable for an extended period of time and which, if desired, can be transported as such from one place to another, e.g. from a land based mixing station to an offshore oilrig or similar. The hydrophilic liquid, usually water, is then introduced gradually into the prepared mixture under agitation, whereby the emulsion is formed. The invention also relates to said mixture which is obtained as an intermediary product.
Abstract:
A resin-clay composition includes a first mixture including an epoxy resin and a nano-clay; and a curing agent added to the first mixture to produce a second mixture, wherein a presence of the nano-clay causes a change in curing time of the epoxy resin. The second mixture may be added into a hydrocarbon well for aggregating particulate matter. A percentage of the epoxy resin in the second mixture may include a range of about 10 to about 90 percent. A percentage of the clay in the second mixture may include a range of about 0 to about 20 percent, and wherein a percentage of the curing agent in the second mixture may include a range of about 10 to about 90 percent. The epoxy resin may include Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A epoxy resin.