摘要:
Technologies relating to increasing hydraulic fracturing efficiencies in subterranean zones by degrading organic matter, such as kerogen, are described. A method for treating kerogen in a subterranean zone includes placing a composition in the subterranean zone, and the composition includes an oxidizer including sodium bromate and an additive including a tetrasubstituted ammonium salt.
摘要:
Various methods of fracturing a formation using a mortar slurry to provide for improved environmental impact. One method reduces footprint by using low pressure pumps. Another method captures carbon dioxide. Yet another method mitigates seismicity related to oil and gas activities.
摘要:
A method to provide a plurality of fractures in a subterranean formation includes providing an essentially horizontal wellbore in the subterranean formation and providing a casing in the essentially horizontal wellbore. The method also includes providing communication between an inside of the casing and the subterranean formation at a plurality of locations along the length of the horizontal wellbore and providing a mortar slurry within the casing. The method further includes initiating a plurality of fractures from the plurality of locations and propagating the plurality of fractures by adding mortar slurry to the wellbore. A pressure inside the casing within the subterranean formation is above a fracture opening pressure while the plurality of fractures is propagating.
摘要:
A stabilized composition for use as a well fluid is provided. The stabilized composition includes a brine, a polyol, the polyol in an amount operable to inhibit solid formation, the polyol further operable to dissolve within the brine; and a stabilization compound, the stabilization compound operable to stabilize the polyol, such that the polyol does not degrade at a bottom hole temperature.
摘要:
Systems and methods for treating subterranean formations using particulates treated with hydrophobizing agents in aqueous base fluid are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and at least one particulate treated with one or more hydrophobizing agents; introducing the fluid into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and using the treatment fluid to drill a portion of the wellbore.
摘要:
Methods including precipitated and mined calcium carbonate lost circulation materials for use in subterranean formation operations. The precipitated calcium carbonate lost circulation materials are formed under a chosen set of precipitation conditions, including in situ in a subterranean formation. The mined calcium carbonate lost circulation materials are obtained in a desired morphological form under naturally occurring mined conditions. The precipitated and mined calcium carbonate lost circulation materials may be needle-shaped aragonite having an aspect ratio of about 1.4 to about 15.
摘要:
Proppant particles formed from slurry droplets and methods of use are disclosed herein. The proppant particles can include a sintered ceramic material and can have a size of about 80 mesh to about 10 mesh and an average largest pore size of less than about 20 microns. The methods of use can include injecting a hydraulic fluid into a subterranean formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to open a fracture therein and injecting a fluid containing a proppant particle into the fracture, the proppant particle including a sintered ceramic material, a size of about 80 mesh to about 10 mesh, and an average largest pore size of less than about 20 microns.
摘要:
A method of producing subterranean fractures in geologic formations for the extraction of hydrocarbons includes flowing an air and fuel mixture into a well hole. The well hole may then be sealed with a packer plug creating a compression chamber with the air and fuel mixture. A liquid, such as water, may be pumped into the well hole to create pressure in the compression chamber. The build-up of pressure eventually causes auto-ignition of the air and fuel mixture which fractures the formation. The water may then rush into the compression chamber which thermally shocks the area causing additional fractures. The water may vaporize to steam and thoroughly disinfect the well hole eliminating the need for added biocides.
摘要:
Various embodiments relate to compositions including a viscosifying non-ionic associative polymer for treatment of subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method includes placing in the subterranean formation a composition including a viscosifying non-ionic associative polymer including at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic group that is at each occurrence an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted (C5- C50) hydrocarbyl group.
摘要:
A method for controlling fluid loss into the pores of an underground formation during fracturing operations is provided. Nanoparticles are added to the fracturing fluid to plug the pore throats of pores in the underground formation. As a result, the fracturing fluid is inhibited from entering the pores. By minimizing fluid loss, higher fracturing fluid pressures are maintained, thereby resulting in more extensive fracture networks. Additionally, nanoparticles minimize the interaction between the fracturing fluid and the formation, especially in water sensitive formations. As a result, the nanoparticles help maintain the integrity and conductivity of the generated, propped fractures.