Subterranean formation treatment fluids and methods of using such fluids

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11058581

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One embodiment of the present invention provides a treatment fluid comprising water, a crosslinking agent, and a substantially fully hydrated depolymerized polymer having a C* of at least about 0.27. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of treating a portion of a subterranean formation comprising preparing a treatment fluid comprising water, a crosslinking agent, and a substantially fully hydrated depolymerized polymer having a C* of at least about 0.27; and, contacting the portion of the subterranean formation with the treatment fluid. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising preparing a treatment fluid comprising water, a crosslinking agent, and a substantially fully hydrated depolymerized polymer having a C* of at least about 0.27; and, placing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or extend at least one fracture therein.

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032-3219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McCabe, Michael A Duncan, OK 33 997
Parker, Mark A Marlow, OK 25 2069
Slabaugh, Billy F Duncan, OK 47 2324
Walters, Harold G Duncan, OK 26 1075
Weaver, Jim D Duncan, OK 34 3056

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