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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2003
Philip D. Nguyen, Duncan, OK (US);
Thomas E. Rush, Richmond, TX (US);
Jimmie D. Weaver, Duncan, OK (US);
Johnny A. Barton, Marlow, OK (US);
Philip D. Nguyen, Duncan, OK (US);
Thomas E. Rush, Richmond, TX (US);
Jimmie D. Weaver, Duncan, OK (US);
Johnny A. Barton, Marlow, OK (US);
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Duncan, OK (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for controlling the migration of particulates, such as proppant and formation sands, from subterranean formations using solutions of tackifying materials. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation comprising the steps of placing a tackifying composition into the subterranean formation and then placing an after-flush fluid into the subterranean formation.