Lightweight composite particulates and methods of using such particulates in subterranean applications
AssigneeHalliburton Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsPhilip D. Nguyen, Lewis R. Norman
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Abstract
Lightweight composite particulates and their use in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and completion are provided. In one embodiment a method of forming a lightweight particulate suitable for use as proppant or gravel in a subterranean operation comprising the steps of forming a substantially homogeneous mixture of PET and a filler material; forming the homogeneous mixture into particulates suitable for use in a subterranean environment is provided. Other embodiments provide methods of treating, fracturing, and gravel packing a chosen zone in a subterranean formation.
Claims7
A method of installing a gravel pack in a subterranean zone comprising:
- providing a gravel pack composition comprising a fluid component and particulates, the particulates comprising at least a portion of composite particulates that comprise a substantially homogenous mixture of polyethylene terephthalate and a filler material;
- and,
- introducing the gravel pack composition to the well bore such that the particulates form a gravel pack substantially in or adjacent to the subterranean zone or a well bore penetrating the subterranean zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.