Viscosified fluids for remediating subterranean damage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8720558
APP PUB NO 20120181027A1
SERIAL NO

13433686

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Methods for remediating a subterranean formation can comprise: introducing a first remedial fluid into a first portion of a subterranean formation, wherein the first remedial fluid comprises a base fluid and a viscosifying agent; and allowing the first remedial fluid to divert at least a portion of a second remedial fluid that comprises an oxidizer to a second portion of the subterranean formation; wherein the viscosifying agent comprises at least one viscosifying agent selected from the group consisting of a gelling agent, an emulsifier, or a gas in combination with a foaming agent; and wherein the gelling agent, if present, comprises at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of xanthan, diutans, wellans, succinoglycan, clarified biopolymers, scleroglycan, combinations thereof, and derivatives thereof.

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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
McMechan, David E Duncan, US 49 1373
Pauls, Richard W Duncan, US 50 1649
Terracina, John M Duncan, US 13 534
Welton, Thomas D Duncan, US 127 4211

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