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Method of gravel packing a well

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5911092
The present invention relates to a thermally stable crosslinked gel gravel packing fluid for use in the treatment of highly deviated well bores penetrating a subterranean formation. The gravel packing fluid comprises an aqueous liquid, a gelling agent comprising a selected modified cellulose ether, a crosslinking agent, a breaker, a particulate agent and any additional additives that may be present.
Assignee:
Halliburton Company
Patent Number(s):
US 4552215
OSTI ID:
5911092
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English