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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2002
Jerry L. Summerhill, Katy, TX (US);
Michael A. Jarrett, Houston, TX (US);
Alexander J. Mckellar, Houston, TX (US);
David B. Young, Conroe, TX (US);
Patrick E. Grover, Kingwood, TX (US);
William J. Gusler, Houston, TX (US);
Jerry L. Summerhill, Katy, TX (US);
Michael A. Jarrett, Houston, TX (US);
Alexander J. McKellar, Houston, TX (US);
David B. Young, Conroe, TX (US);
Patrick E. Grover, Kingwood, TX (US);
William J. Gusler, Houston, TX (US);
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Invert emulsion drilling system fluids comprising an oleaginous continuous phase and a non-oleaginous dispersed phase, the dispersed phase comprising organofunctional compound(s) effective to provide shale inhibition. The organofunctional compound(s) may be used either as a supplement to or as a substitute for metallic salts.