Compositions for fracturing well formations

The present invention relates to a crosslinked aqueous gel for fracturing and placing propping agents within subterranean formations, said gel having a viscosity in said formations greater than about 20,000 centipoises and having pumping characteristics in turbulent flow approaching those of water.

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Hauptverfasser: TINSLEY, JOHN M, HOLTMYER, MARLIN D, GITHENS, CHARLES J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to a crosslinked aqueous gel for fracturing and placing propping agents within subterranean formations, said gel having a viscosity in said formations greater than about 20,000 centipoises and having pumping characteristics in turbulent flow approaching those of water.