Refined oil gelling system

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for fracturing subterranean formations. In particular, the present invention provides a novel fracturing fluid for fracturing such formations. A fracturing fluid is provided for use in fracturing subterranean formations. It comprises a hydroc...

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Hauptverfasser: Amin, Junad, Allan, Travis Lee, Norgaard, Jessica
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention relates to methods and compositions for fracturing subterranean formations. In particular, the present invention provides a novel fracturing fluid for fracturing such formations. A fracturing fluid is provided for use in fracturing subterranean formations. It comprises a hydrocarbon base. In the base, acidified alkyl phosphate esters are complexed with metallic cations, to form a gel.