Method for fracturing subterranean formations
Patent
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OSTI ID:5004173
A new fracturing method employs a fracturing fluid. Briefly, the method comprises the step of injecting into a subterranean formation surrounding a well bore, a fluid having suspended therein particles of petroleum coke; applying sufficient pressure to the fluid to open a fracture in the formation; and thereafter producing from the formation. The petroleum coke preferably should have a wide particle size distribution, the largest particles being smaller than 100 mesh and the smallest particles smaller than 400 mesh. The petroleum coke particles, preferable, should be used in a fluid containing a gelling agent such as an oil-soluble or water-soluble polymer. (6 claims)
- Assignee:
- Esso Production Research Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3700032
- OSTI ID:
- 5004173
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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