US Patent No: 7,032,667

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Methods for enhancing the consolidation strength of resin coated particulates

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Abstract

The present invention involves enhancing the conductivity of subterranean propped fractures penetrating formations while controlling proppant flowback. More particularly, the present invention relates to improved consolidation performance of resin-coated proppants and their use in controlling proppant flowback. Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods of controlling proppant flowback from a fracture in a subterranean zone comprising the steps of providing resin coated proppant; providing tackifying composition; coating the tackifying composition onto at least a portion of the resin coated proppant to create tackified resin coated proppant; introducing the tackified resin coated proppant into a subterranean fracture; and, allowing the tackified resin coated proppant to substantially cure.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.HOUSTON, TX3581

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barton, Johnny A Marlow, OK 54 1170
Nguyen, Philip D Duncan, OK 298 8107

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (96)
5,697,440 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 131 1996
6,531,427 Reducing aluminum compound precipitation following subterranean formation acidizing 73 1996
5,799,734 Method of forming and using particulate slurries for well completion 129 1996
5,960,880 Unconsolidated formation stimulation with sand filtration 75 1996
5,787,986 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 136 1996
5,765,642 Subterranean formation fracturing methods 201 1996
5,839,510 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 149 1997
5,833,000 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 221 1997
5,791,415 Stimulating wells in unconsolidated formations 138 1997
5,783,822 Traceable well cement compositions and methods 67 1997
5,775,425 Control of fine particulate flowback in subterranean wells 157 1997
5,924,488 Methods of preventing well fracture proppant flow-back 153 1997
5,945,387 Polymeric well completion and remedial compositions and methods 119 1997
5,908,073 Preventing well fracture proppant flow-back 162 1997
5,836,392 Oil and gas field chemicals 98 1997
5,921,317 Coating well proppant with hardenable resin-fiber composites 103 1997
5,873,413 Methods of modifying subterranean strata properties 99 1997
6,003,600 Methods of completing wells in unconsolidated subterranean zones 119 1997
5,944,105 Well stabilization methods 68 1997
6,124,246 High temperature epoxy resin compositions, additives and methods 79 1997
5,957,204 Method of sealing conduits in lateral well bores 86 1997
6,059,036 Methods and compositions for sealing subterranean zones 86 1997
5,911,282 Well drilling fluids containing epoxy sealants and methods 98 1997
6,006,835 Methods for sealing subterranean zones using foamed resin 90 1998
5,969,006 Remedial well bore sealing methods 91 1998
5,875,844 Methods of sealing pipe strings in well bores 120 1998
5,875,845 Methods and compositions for sealing pipe strings in well bores 112 1998
6,012,524 Remedial well bore sealing methods and compositions 79 1998
5,853,048 Control of fine particulate flowback in subterranean wells 211 1998
5,871,049 Control of fine particulate flowback in subterranean wells 129 1998
5,875,846 Methods of modifying subterranean strata properties 88 1998
6,006,836 Methods of sealing plugs in well bores 83 1998
6,024,170 Methods of treating subterranean formation using borate cross-linking compositions 136 1998
6,016,870 Compositions and methods for consolidating unconsolidated subterranean zones 92 1998
6,068,055 Well sealing compositions and methods 72 1998
6,059,035 Subterranean zone sealing methods and compositions 102 1998
6,098,711 Compositions and methods for sealing pipe in well bores 123 1998
6,279,652 Heat insulation compositions and methods 91 1998
6,079,492 Methods of rapidly consolidating particulate materials in wells 70 1998
6,047,772 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 206 1998
6,176,315 Preventing flow through subterranean zones 98 1998
6,196,317 Method and compositions for reducing the permeabilities of subterranean zones 109 1998
6,271,181 Sealing subterranean zones 120 1999
6,244,344 Methods and compositions for cementing pipe strings in well bores 85 1999
6,192,986 Blocking composition for use in subterranean formation 95 1999
6,234,251 Resilient well cement compositions and methods 128 1999
6,209,646 Controlling the release of chemical additives in well treating fluids 202 1999
6,538,576 Self-contained downhole sensor and method of placing and interrogating same 129 1999
6,069,117 Foamed resin compositions for sealing subterranean zones 68 1999
6,214,773 High temperature, low residue well treating fluids and methods 138 1999
6,311,773 Resin composition and methods of consolidating particulate solids in wells with or without closure pressure 175 2000
6,302,207 Methods of completing unconsolidated subterranean producing zones 79 2000
6,257,335 Stimulating fluid production from unconsolidated formations 80 2000
6,209,643 Method of controlling particulate flowback in subterranean wells and introducing treatment chemicals 177 2000
6,231,664 Well sealing compositions and methods 60 2000
6,745,159 Process of designing screenless completions for oil or gas wells 68 2000
6,357,527 Encapsulated breakers and method for use in treating subterranean formations 140 2000
6,408,943 Method and apparatus for placing and interrogating downhole sensors 140 2000
6,202,751 Methods and compositions for forming permeable cement sand screens in well bores 139 2000
6,422,314 Well drilling and servicing fluids and methods of removing filter cake deposited thereby 151 2000
6,552,333 Apparatus and methods for determining gravel pack quality 61 2000
6,390,195 Methods and compositions for forming permeable cement sand screens in well bores 137 2000
6,543,545 Expandable sand control device and specialized completion system and method 178 2000
6,328,106 Sealing subterranean zones 124 2000
6,364,945 Methods and compositions for forming permeable cement sand screens in well bores 134 2000
6,494,263 Well drilling and servicing fluids and methods of removing filter cake deposited thereby 149 2001
6,330,917 Resilient well cement compositions and methods 140 2001
6,593,402 Resilient well cement compositions and methods 95 2001
6,350,309 Methods and compositions for cementing pipe strings in well bores 71 2001
6,321,841 Methods of sealing pipe strings in disposal wells 69 2001
6,555,507 Sealing subterranean zones 89 2001
6,659,179 Method of controlling proppant flowback in a well 64 2001
6,488,091 Subterranean formation treating fluid concentrates, treating fluids and methods 176 2001
6,401,817 Sealing subterranean zones 105 2001
6,448,206 Sealing subterranean zones 101 2001
6,503,870 Sealing subterranean zones 84 2001
6,367,549 Methods and ultra-low density sealing compositions for sealing pipe in well bores 93 2001
6,488,763 Light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods 217 2001
6,626,241 Method of frac packing through existing gravel packed screens 81 2001
6,668,926 Methods of consolidating proppant in subterranean fractures 73 2002
6,729,404 Methods and compositions for consolidating proppant in subterranean fractures 73 2002
6,527,051 Encapsulated chemicals for use in controlled time release applications and methods 175 2002
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2004/0040,713 METHODS AND COMPOSITONS FOR FORMING SUBTERRANEAN FRACTURES CONTAINING RESILIENT PROPPANT PACKS 58 2002
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6,832,650 Methods of reducing or preventing particulate flow-back in wells 89 2002
6,725,931 Methods of consolidating proppant and controlling fines in wells 95 2002
6,776,236 Methods of completing wells in unconsolidated formations 66 2002
6,725,926 Method of tracking fluids produced from various zones in subterranean wells 66 2002
6,766,858 Method for managing the production of a well 66 2002
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2004/0211,561 Methods and compositions for consolidating proppant in fractures 58 2003
2004/0211,559 Methods and apparatus for completing unconsolidated lateral well bores 64 2003
6,681,856 Methods of cementing in subterranean zones penetrated by well bores using biodegradable dispersants 127 2003
2005/0205,269 Deep set packer with hydrostatic setting actuator 2004
 
HALLIBURTON COMPANY (35)
4,470,915 Method and compositions for fracturing subterranean formations 160 1982
4,665,988 Method of preparation of variable permeability fill material for use in subterranean formations 106 1986
4,669,543 Methods and compositions for consolidating solids in subterranean zones 88 1986
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5,128,390 Methods of forming consolidatable resin coated particulate materials in aqueous gels 108 1991
5,232,961 Hardenable resin compositions and methods 84 1991
5,211,234 Horizontal well completion methods 94 1992
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5,249,628 Horizontal well completions 168 1992
5,295,542 Well gravel packing methods 121 1992
5,320,171 Method of preventing gas coning and fingering in a high temperature hydrocarbon bearing formation 59 1992
5,321,062 Substituted alkoxy benzene and use thereof as wetting aid for polyepoxide resins 63 1992
5,363,916 Method of gravel packing a well 144 1993
5,373,901 Encapsulated breakers and method for use in treating subterranean formations 211 1993
5,361,856 Well jetting apparatus and met of modifying a well therewith 92 1993
5,325,923 Well completions with expandable casing portions 252 1993
5,335,726 Water control 131 1993
5,358,051 Method of water control with hydroxy unsaturated carbonyls 116 1993
5,386,874 Perphosphate viscosity breakers in well fracture fluids 132 1993
5,381,864 Well treating methods using particulate blends 142 1993
5,393,810 Method and composition for breaking crosslinked gels 66 1993
5,396,957 Well completions with expandable casing portions 256 1994
5,494,103 Well jetting apparatus 111 1994
5,499,678 Coplanar angular jetting head for well perforating 169 1994
5,492,178 Well treating methods and devices using particulate blends 110 1994
5,591,700 Fracturing fluid with encapsulated breaker 147 1994
5,604,186 Encapsulated enzyme breaker and method for use in treating subterranean formations 148 1995
5,501,274 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 64 1995
5,547,023 Sand control well completion methods for poorly consolidated formations 77 1995
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TEXACO INC. (16)
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4,649,998 Sand consolidation method employing latex 81 1986
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4,842,072 Sand consolidation methods 75 1988
4,895,207 Method and fluid for placing resin coated gravel or sand in a producing oil well 68 1988
4,903,770 Sand consolidation methods 77 1989
5,199,492 Sand consolidation methods 79 1991
5,285,849 Formation treating methods 60 1992
5,293,939 Formation treating methods 66 1992
5,423,381 Quick-set formation treating methods 65 1994
5,604,184 Chemically inert resin coated proppant system for control of proppant flowback in hydraulically fractured wells 80 1995
5,551,513 Prepacked screen 114 1995
5,806,593 Method to increase sand grain coating coverage 73 1996
5,712,314 Formulation for creating a pliable resin plug 82 1996
6,177,484 Combination catalyst/coupling agent for furan resin 62 1998
 
SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (12)
6,172,011 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 162 1996
5,782,300 Suspension and porous pack for reduction of particles in subterranean well fluids, and method for treating an underground formation 99 1996
6,028,534 Formation data sensing with deployed remote sensors during well drilling 77 1998
6,242,390 Cleanup additive 152 1998
6,192,985 Fluids and techniques for maximizing fracture fluid clean-up 100 1998
6,446,727 Process for hydraulically fracturing oil and gas wells 94 1999
6,283,214 Optimum perforation design and technique to minimize sand intrusion 70 1999
6,599,863 Fracturing process and composition 210 1999
6,569,814 Fluids and techniques for hydrocarbon well completion 151 2000
6,450,260 Sand consolidation with flexible gel system 92 2000
6,732,800 Method of completing a well in an unconsolidated formation 85 2002
2003/0205,376 Means and Method for Assessing the Geometry of a Subterranean Fracture During or After a Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment 86 2003
 
CARGILL, INCORPORATED (10)
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5,247,059 Continuous process for the manufacture of a purified lactide from esters of lactic acid 152 1992
5,475,080 Paper having a melt-stable lactide polymer coating and process for manufacture thereof 213 1993
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5,484,881 Melt-stable amorphous lactide polymer film and process for manufacturing thereof 172 1993
5,536,807 Melt-stable semi-crystalline lactide polymer film and process for manufacture thereof 148 1993
6,326,458 Continuous process for the manufacture of lactide and lactide polymers 139 1993
5,594,095 Viscosity-modified lactide polymer composition and process for manufacture thereof 154 1994
5,849,401 Compostable multilayer structures, methods for manufacture, and articles prepared therefrom 155 1996
6,485,947 Production of lactate using crabtree negative organisms in varying culture conditions 147 2000
 
MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC. (8)
5,218,038 Phenolic resin coated proppants with reduced hydraulic fluid interaction 81 1991
5,639,806 Bisphenol-containing resin coating articles and methods of using same 78 1995
6,528,157 Proppants with fiber reinforced resin coatings 104 1996
5,916,933 Bisphenol-containing resin coating articles and methods of using same 74 1997
6,632,527 Composite proppant, composite filtration media and methods for making and using same 166 1999
6,406,789 Composite proppant, composite filtration media and methods for making and using same 122 2000
6,582,819 Low density composite proppant, filtration media, gravel packing media, and sports field media, and methods for making and using same 148 2001
6,608,162 Spray-dried phenol formaldehyde resins 65 2002
 
DOWELL SCHLUMBERGER INCORPORATED (6)
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4,796,701 Pyrolytic carbon coating of media improves gravel packing and fracturing capabilities 74 1987
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4,969,523 Method for gravel packing a well 88 1989
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5,439,055 Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells 255 1994
 
MOBIL OIL CORPORATION (6)
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4,969,522 Polymer-coated support and its use as sand pack in enhanced oil recovery 77 1988
5,360,068 Formation fracturing 117 1993
5,402,846 Unique method of hydraulic fracturing 147 1993
5,522,460 Water compatible chemical in situ and sand consolidation with furan resin 60 1995
 
NATIONAL CITY BANK (6)
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4,888,240 High strength particulates 107 1985
5,422,183 Composite and reinforced coatings on proppants and particles 115 1993
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6,372,678 Proppant composition for gas and oil well fracturing 149 2001
 
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED (5)
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6,059,034 Formation treatment method using deformable particles 177 1998
6,330,916 Formation treatment method using deformable particles 174 2000
6,364,018 Lightweight methods and compositions for well treating 104 2000
6,749,025 Lightweight methods and compositions for sand control 90 2000
 
E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY (5)
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4,986,354 Composition and placement process for oil field chemicals 167 1988
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SHELL OIL COMPANY (5)
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TECHNISAND, INC. (4)
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6,114,410 Proppant containing bondable particles and removable particles 136 1998
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DOWELL, A DIVISION OF SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (3)
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5,582,250 Overbalanced perforating and fracturing process using low-density, neutrally buoyant proppant 78 1995
 
EXXON PRODUCTION RESEARCH COMPANY (3)
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PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY (3)
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6,458,885 Fast drying clear coat composition 59 1998
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UNION CARBIDE CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS CORP. (1)
4,959,432 Acid viscosifier compositions 97 1988
 
UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA (1)
4,787,453 Permeability stabilization in subterranean formations containing particulate matter 69 1986
 
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH (1)
4,843,118 Acidized fracturing fluids containing high molecular weight poly(vinylamines) for enhanced oil recovery 139 1987
 
WACKER-CHEMIE GMBH (1)
6,440,255 Process for producing fast curing molding compounds bonded with phenolic resin 57 1999
 
WALLACE, INC. (1)
6,667,279 Method and composition for forming water impermeable barrier 131 1997
 
WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC. (1)
6,209,644 Assembly and method for forming a seal in a junction of a multilateral well bore 73 1999
 
WESTERN ATLAS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (1)
4,415,805 Method and apparatus for evaluating multiple stage fracturing or earth formations surrounding a borehole 69 1981
 
YAMAMOTO, AKIHIKO (1)
6,074,739 Colored composites exhibiting long afterglow characteristics and colored articles exhibiting long afterglow characteristics 73 1998
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (10)
4,336,842 Method of treating wells using resin-coated particles 116 1981
5,107,928 Organomineral products from aqueous alkali metal silicate, polyisocyanate and epoxy resin 79 1989
5,531,274 Lightweight proppants and their use in hydraulic fracturing 99 1994
5,595,245 Systems of injecting phenolic resin activator during subsurface fracture stimulation for enhanced oil recovery 71 1995
5,833,361 Apparatus for the production of small spherical granules 94 1995
6,367,165 Device for treating particulate product 62 2000
2001/0016,562 Encapsulated breakers, compositions and methods of use 142 2000
6,710,019 Wellbore fluid 133 2001
2003/0130,133 Well treatment fluid 141 2002
2004/0231,845 Applications of degradable polymers in wells 146 2004

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. (20)
8,354,279 Methods of tracking fluids produced from various zones in a subterranean well 0 2004
7,541,318 On-the-fly preparation of proppant and its use in subterranean operations 6 2004
7,757,768 Method and composition for enhancing coverage and displacement of treatment fluids into subterranean formations 0 2004
7,261,157 Methods of controlling particulate segregation in slurries 5 2004
7,883,740 Low-quality particulates and methods of making and using improved low-quality particulates 0 2004
7,448,451 Methods for controlling migration of particulates in a subterranean formation 3 2005
7,484,564 Delayed tackifying compositions and associated methods involving controlling particulate migration 21 2005
7,819,192 Consolidating agent emulsions and associated methods 5 2006
7,673,686 Method of stabilizing unconsolidated formation for sand control 0 2006
7,500,521 Methods of enhancing uniform placement of a resin in a subterranean formation 3 2006
7,934,557 Methods of completing wells for controlling water and particulate production 1 2007
8,017,561 Resin compositions and methods of using such resin compositions in subterranean applications 0 2007
7,712,531 Methods for controlling particulate migration 0 2007
7,571,767 High porosity fractures and methods of creating high porosity fractures 2 2007
7,766,099 Methods of drilling and consolidating subterranean formation particulates 2 2008
7,926,591 Aqueous-based emulsified consolidating agents suitable for use in drill-in applications 1 2009
7,762,329 Methods for servicing well bores with hardenable resin compositions 3 2009
8,167,045 Methods and compositions for stabilizing formation fines and sand 0 2009
7,963,330 Resin compositions and methods of using resin compositions to control proppant flow-back 0 2009
7,938,181 Method and composition for enhancing coverage and displacement of treatment fluids into subterranean formations 0 2010
 
SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (4)
7,451,812 Real-time automated heterogeneous proppant placement 5 2006
7,806,181 Technique to limit proppant carry-over out of fracture 0 2007
7,908,230 System, method, and apparatus for fracture design optimization 1 2008
7,718,583 Particulate material for proppant flowback control 0 2008
 
IMERYS (1)
7,654,323 Electrofused proppant, method of manufacture, and method of use 1 2006

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