Compositions and Methods for Cementing Wells

A method for cementing a subterranean well, comprising:

• (i) preparing a composition comprising water, an inorganic cement, a gas generating agent and a gas stabilizer, wherein the gas generating agent releases hydrogen, carbon dioxide or nitrogen gas or a combination thereof;
• (ii) placing the composition in the well;
• and
• (iii) allowing the composition to set and develop a compressive strength at a rate, wherein the gas stabilizer improves the compressive strength, increases the rate at which compressive strength develops, preserves cement homogeneity, or enhances cement expansion or a combination thereof.

A method, comprising:

• (i) preparing a composition comprising water, an inorganic cement, a gas generating agent and a gas stabilizer;
• (ii) placing the composition in a subterranean well;
• (iii) allowing the composition to set and the gas generating agent to release hydrogen, carbon dioxide or nitrogen gas or a combination thereof;
• wherein of the set composition has an improved compressive strength, a faster rate at which the compressive strength develops, an improved cement homogeneity, an enhanced cement expansion, or a combination thereof.