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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2025
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abraham Ryan, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Vaishak Basavraj Arali, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Gustavo Armando Araque Martinez, Abu Dhabi, AE;
Philippe Enkababian, Doha, QA;
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
A system and method are provided for stimulating heterogeneous subterranean formations using a tailored particulate diverter (PD). In some embodiments, a wellbore completion string includes an inflow control device (ICD) positioned in a high-permeability zone and an additional completion section positioned in a lower-permeability zone. The ICD includes restrictive openings, such as nozzles or valves, configured to impose a predictable pressure drop to balance inflow during production. During stimulation, the tailored particulate diverter comprising degradable diverter particles suspended in a carrier fluid is pumped into the completion string. The diverter particles exhibit a multimodal particle size distribution with at least four distinct size modes selected to bridge and seal the restrictive openings of the ICD, diverting stimulation fluid into the lower-permeability zone. Following treatment, the diverter particles degrade under downhole conditions to restore flow through the restrictive openings, improving stimulation coverage and enhancing overall production and/or injection efficiency.