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Title: Electrophilic acid gas-reactive fluid, proppant, and process for enhanced fracturing and recovery of energy producing materials

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OSTI ID:1417893

An electrophilic acid gas-reactive fracturing fluid, proppant, and process are detailed. The fluid expands in volume to provide rapid and controlled increases in pressure that enhances fracturing in subterranean bedrock for recovery of energy-producing materials. The proppant stabilizes fracture openings in the bedrock to enhance recovery of energy-producing materials.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
Assignee:
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
9,873,828
Application Number:
15/239,637
OSTI ID:
1417893
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2016 Aug 17
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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