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Chemically modified natural gum for use in well stimulation

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6680442
A new polymer gelling agent has been developed in an effort to satisfy the growing demand for clean hydraulic fracturing fluids. This polymer is a low residue guar derivative which exhibits the desirable characteristics of conventional guar in addition to leaving low residue upon breaking. The derivatized guar is evaluated from the standpoint of its ability to function as a fracturing fluid gelling agent in comparison to both a conventional guar and a nonionic cellulose derivative. The guar derivative possesses a number of advantages over not only conventional guar, but also the cellulose derivative. Laboratory experimental data and field results are presented.(13 refs.)
Research Organization:
Halliburton Services
OSTI ID:
6680442
Report Number(s):
CONF-760178-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE-5706
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English