Methods relating to improved stimulation treatments and strengthening fractures in subterranean formations

• Main Authors: RICKMAN, RICHARD D, MCCABE, MICHAEL A, WEAVER, JIMMIE D, DUSTERHOFT, RONALD G
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 06.09.2012
• Subjects: ADHESIVES; CHEMISTRY; DYES; MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FORELSEWHERE; METALLURGY; MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS; MISCELLANEOUS COMPOSITIONS; NATURAL RESINS; PAINTS; POLISHES

A method of treating a subterranean formation is disclosed, wherein the method comprises: providing an aqueous-based fracturing fluid; placing the aqueous-based fracturing fluid into a subterranean formation; placing an erosion agent in the aqueous-based fracturing fluid and/or the subterranean form...