Methods of stabilizing unconsolidated subterranean formations
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Oct 28, 2008
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May 24, 2007
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Nov 22, 2005
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Nov 22, 2005
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Methods of stabilizing unconsolidated portions of a subterranean formation are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: creating or enhancing at least two slots in an unconsolidated portion of a subterranean formation along a well bore, wherein the slots are positioned about 180 degrees from each other along the inner surface of the well bore; introducing a consolidating agent into the slots in the unconsolidated portion of the subterranean formation; and creating or enhancing at least one fracture in a portion of the subterranean formation.
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