Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Gregory Robert Hundt

Darrell Chad Brenneis

Jiten Chatterji

James Robert Benkley

Samuel Jason Lewis

Ronnie Glen Morgan

John P Singh

Thomas Singh Sodhi

Thomas Jason Pisklak

Craig Wayne Roddy

Peter James Boul

Xueyu Pang

Walmy Cuello Jimenez

Joseph K Maxson

Brendon C Tan

Joseph I Sanders

Simone Elizabeth Ashley Lumsden

Paul Joseph Jones

Jeffery Dwane Karcher

John Lewis Dennis, Jr

Matthew Grady Kellum

Lennox Martin Leotaud

John Lewis Dennis

Simone Elizabeth Lumsden

Joseph Kleber Maxson

Methods of wellbore cementing are provided. A method of generating a wellbore treatment fluid may include: classifying a plurality of solid particulates using correlations; calculating a reactive index and/or a water requirement for at least one of the solid particulates; and selecting two or more solid particulates from the plurality of solid particulates to create a wellbore treatment fluid.

Slurry design process

Provided are compositions and methods of using a liquid suspension of hollow particles comprising a plurality of hollow particles, water, a suspending aid, and a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of a non-ionic surfactant, a latex, an oleaginous fluid, porous silica, and combinations thereof. The liquid suspension is homogenous. An example method includes statically storing the liquid suspension in a container for at least one week; wherein the liquid suspension maintains a difference in density from the top of the container to the bottom of the container of less than one pound per gallon while stored. The method further includes adding the liquid suspension to a treatment fluid; wherein the liquid suspension reduces the density of the treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation.

Storable liquid suspension of hollow particles

A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed for cementing in subterranean formations. Embodiments may include the use of slag co-grind in well cementing operations.

Co-grinding slag with other material for hydraulic binders

Methods, compositions, and systems that use swellable glass particles to reduce fluid flow in subterranean formations are included. An example method may comprise introducing swellable glass particles into a zone of a subterranean formation; contacting the swellable glass particles with a resin composition in the zone; and allowing the resin composition to harden in the zone whereby flow through the zone is reduced.

Swellable glass particles for reducing fluid flow in subterranean formations

Provided is a glass bead suspension. The glass bead suspension comprises water, a synthetic hectorite having an empirical formula of SiMgLiHONa, and glass beads.

Synthetic hectorite in glass bead suspensions

Provided is a method for cementing. The method comprises providing a glass bead suspension comprising water, a synthetic hectorite, and glass beads. The method further comprises mixing the glass bead suspension with components comprising cement and additional water to form a cement composition. The method additionally comprises allowing the cement composition to set.

A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed. A method of well treatment may comprise providing a well treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a delayed hydratable polymer, wherein the delayed hydratable polymer comprises a hydratable polymer and amorphous silica. The method may further comprise introducing the well treatment fluid into a wellbore.

Delaying polymer hydration in well treatment fluids by using silica infusion

Curable resin compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a hydrazide curing agent and methods for using the curable resin compositions in cementing and/or remedial operations in a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the method may comprise combining an epoxy resin and a curing agent to form a curable resin composition, wherein the curing agent comprises a hydrazide curing agent; introducing the curable resin composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the curable resin composition to at least partially cure.

Hydrazide-based curing agents for use in subterranean operations

Disclosed are methods and compositions for cementing in a subterranean formation. A method comprises introducing a resin composition into a wellbore. The resin composition may comprise a resin, a napthol-based epoxy resin additive, and a hardening agent. The napthol-based epoxy resin additive may comprise two naphthalene functional groups and two epoxide functional groups.

Napthol-based epoxy resin additives for use in well cementing

Described are methods and compositions for plugging in a subterranean formation. An example comprises providing a composition comprising a cementitious material, water, and a swellable glass additive, wherein the swellable glass additive comprises a plurality of interconnected organosilica nanoparticles; and introducing the composition into a subterranean formation.

Plugging composition using swellable glass additives

Methods and cement compositions are provided that utilize treated polyolefin fibers for lost circulation and/or mechanical property enhancement. Disclosed is a method comprising: providing a cement composition comprising: a hydraulic cement; water; and treated polyolefin fibers that are rod-shaped and have a length in a range from about 0.0625 inches to about 0.25 inches, wherein the treated polyolefin fibers have been treated with a surfactant to make the treated polyolefin fibers hydrophilic; placing the cement composition in a selected location; and allowing the cement composition to set.

Methods and cement compositions utilizing treated polyolefin fibers

Methods and compositions for plugging in a subterranean formation are provided. An example comprises providing a composition comprising a cementitious material, water, and a swellable glass additive, wherein the swellable glass additive comprises a plurality of interconnected organosilica nanoparticles; and introducing the composition into a subterranean formation.

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Spring, TX, United States of America

Gregory Robert Hundt