Abstract:
A fibre-reinforced, low density cement system for the control of lost circulation during the drilling of subterranean wells, generally comprising a cement particle mixture having a specific granulometric characterization and alkaline resistant fibres, such as fibres composed of glass having a high zirconia concentration or organic fibres composed of a phenolic polymer or other polymeric system.
Abstract:
Non-aqueous base wellbore fluids characterized by enhanced electrical conductivity due to formulation with specified ionic liquids are disclosed. Drilling, completion, and workover methods utilizing the wellbore fluids are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurizing fluid or by confinement in a volume.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurising fluid or by confinement in a volume.
Abstract:
A method for treating a wellbore (or well casing) and the contiguous wellbore area to remove scale (mineral deposits comprised of, e.g., BaSO4, CaCO3, etc.) in the context of hydrocarbon recovery and other applications is disclosed, said method including contacting the scale with a fluid comprised of an ionic liquid or liquids.