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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 24, 2013
Gasfrac Energy Services Inc., Calgary, CA;
Shaun T. Mesher, Calgary, CA;
Gabrielle L. H. Robson, London, GB;
GasFrac Energy Services Inc., Calgary, CA;
Abstract
A fracturing fluid for a downhole environment is disclosed, comprising a water-sensitive gel; and a hydrated breaker. A fracturing fluid for a downhole environment is also disclosed, the fracturing fluid comprising a water-sensitive carrier and a breaker, the breaker comprising one or more hydrates, and wherein water of the one or more hydrates is releasable so as to act with the water-sensitive carrier to reduce the viscosity of the fluid. A method of treating a downhole environment with a fracturing fluid is also disclosed, the method comprising: providing to the downhole environment a fluid comprising a water-sensitive carrier and a breaker, the breaker comprising one or more hydrates; and allowing water from the one or more hydrates to release so as to act with the carrier to reduce the viscosity of the fluid.