Patent classifications
C09K8/5083
Stimuli responsive polymers for lost circulation applications
Provided is a method for mitigating a lost circulation zone. The method may include providing a lost circulation treatment composition that may include an acid responsive polymer that may include at least one monomer, at least one comonomer, and at least one crosslinker; a carbonate-based solvent; and a carrier fluid that may include water. The method may also include introducing the lost circulation treatment composition into a wellbore within a subterranean formation, wherein the subterranean formation may include the lost circulation zone; placing the lost circulation treatment composition into the lost circulation zone, hydrolyzing the carbonate-based solvent to generate carbon dioxide, and causing the swelling (change of shape) of acid responsive polymer to mitigate the losses.
Foamed gel treatment fluids and methods of use
Certain foamed gel treatment fluids and methods of using the treatment fluids in wellbores penetrating subterranean formations are provided. In one embodiment, the treatment fluids comprise: an aqueous base fluid, a gas, a plurality of particulates, and a plurality of swellable particles each comprising a material having a first monomer, a second monomer, and a third monomer comprising a foamable surfactant. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: preparing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a swellable particle that comprises a material having a first monomer, a second monomer, and a third monomer comprising a foamable surfactant; introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and blending the treatment fluid while in the wellbore to form a foamed gel.
Plasticized polyvinyl alcohol diverter materials
A method is provided including: introducing a first diverter material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing a second diverter material into or adjacent to the permeable zone of the subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the first diverter material comprises particles larger than particles of the second diverter material; and allowing the first diverter material and the second diverter material to at least partially divert at least a portion of a treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.
POLYMER-SAND NANOCOMPOSITE LOST CIRCULATION MATERIAL
A method of forming a barrier to overcome lost circulation in a subterranean formation. The method includes injecting a polymer-sand nanocomposite into one or more lost circulation zones in the subterranean formation where the polymer-sand nanocomposite is formed from sand mixed with a polymer hydrogel. Further, the polymer hydrogel includes a hydrogel polymer, an organic cross-linker, and a salt. The sand additionally comprises a surface modification. The associated method of preparing a polymer-sand nanocomposite lost circulation material for utilisation in forming the barrier is provided.
Pelletized Diverting Agents Using Degradable Polymers
Accordingly, this disclosure describes systems, compositions, and methods that may use pelletized diverting agent particulates for diversion, fluid loss control, and/or other subterranean treatments for controlling fluid flow in subterranean formations. In an embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer, wherein the pelletized diverting agent at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. In an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer.
WELLBORE STABILITY COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES
Methods and compositions comprising nanoparticle additives for use in drilling and treatment fluid compositions are provided. In some embodiments the present disclosure includes providing a treatment fluid including an aqueous base fluid, a nanoparticle additive, and a viscosifier; introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation to contact at least a portion of the subterranean formation; and allowing the treatment fluid to reduce fluid loss into the subterranean formation.
Methods for servicing subterranean wells
Pumpable process-fluid compositions comprise polyacrylamide, a non-metallic crosslinker and a pH-adjustment material. Such compositions have utility in the context of controlling lost circulation in subterranean wells. Upon entering at least one lost circulation zone, the compositions crosslink, thereby forming a barrier that minimizes or stops fluid flow from the wellbore into the lost circulation zone.
Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula
A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
SELF-DEGRADATION SWELLING DIVERTER SYSTEM
A method including introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation having a downhole temperature in the range of between about 60° C. to about 95° C. The treatment fluid comprises an aqueous fluid, a swelling agent, and an oxidizing agent. Forming a diverter plug at a first permeable zone in the subterranean formation with the swelling agent, and breaking at least a portion of the swelling agent with the oxidizing agent.
KITS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING VINYL ALCOHOL POLYMERS AND FIBERS
Disclosed are compositions and kits of fibers and acid-functional vinyl alcohol polymers, wherein such compositions and kits are useful for wellbore remediation as applied to a subterranean formation traversed by the borehole of an oil or gas well.