Methods using low concentrations of gas bubbles to hinder proppant settling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9328285
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12416984

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Methods for reducing settling rates of proppants in fracturing fluids include injecting sufficient gas into the fluid to form bubbles that reduce proppant settling rates. Compositions including proppants made buoyant with gas bubbles.

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CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL LLC2000 ST JAMES PLACE HOUSTON TX 77056

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Ekstrand, Barry Katy, US 4 163
Kakadjian, Sarkis R San Antonio, US 51 1459
Zamora, Frank San Antonio, US 100 4964

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