Patents by Inventor Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220220355Abstract: The present disclosure relates to subterranean formation operations and, more particularly, to embedded treatment fluid additives for use in subterranean formation operations. The embedded treatment additives may comprise an aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material embedded in a crosslinked polymeric solution to delay the reactivity of the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material, thereby forming the embedded treatment additive, wherein the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material is a solid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Dipti SINGH, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Enrique Antonio REYES
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Patent number: 11365342Abstract: Provided are treatment fluids and associated methods for removing metal sulfate scale. An example method includes introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore comprising metal sulfate scale, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a phosphonated aminocarboxylate; a carboxylated alkanol, a carboxylated alkyl halide, and/or a multicarboxylic acid; an anion; and an aqueous base fluid; wherein the treatment fluid has a pH in a range between about 7 to about 13. The method further includes contacting the metal sulfate scale with the treatment fluid; wherein the treatment fluid is allowed to remain static during the contacting; and removing the treatment fluid from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Antonio Reyes, Kristina Henkel Holan, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Publication number: 20220162498Abstract: A method of enhanced oil recovery comprising placing into a subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising (i) a compound comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety; and (ii) a base fluid wherein a pH of the treatment fluid ranges from about 5 to about 9 wherein the treatment fluid is placed into the subterranean formation via one or more injection wells and travels a distance into the subterranean formation in a direction of one or more recovery/production wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Antonio RECIO, III, Enrique Antonio REYES, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Denise Nicole BENOIT
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Publication number: 20220162929Abstract: A method of enhanced oil recovery comprising introducing into one or more injection wells located within a subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising (i) an aminopolycarboxylic acid comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety; and ii) a surfactant blend; and removing hydrocarbons from one or more production wells. A method of enhanced oil recovery comprising introducing into one or more injection wells located within a subterranean formation a treatment fluid comprising (i) an aminopolycarboxylic acid comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety; and ii) a surfactant blend wherein the subterranean formation comprises non-source rock, naturally-fractured rock, low porosity rock, calcite rich reservoir rock or a combination thereof; and removing hydrocarbons from one or more production wells.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Antonio RECIO, III, Enrique Antonio REYES, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Ronald Oliver BOSCH
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Publication number: 20220162930Abstract: A method of producing natural resources from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with a Huff and Puff process comprising: (a) placing a recovery enhancing fluid system into the wellbore during an injection (Huff) period of time wherein placing the recovery enhancing fluid system comprises injecting under pressure; (b) ceasing injection of the recovery enhancing fluid system and allowing the composition to soak in the subterranean formation for a soak period of time; (c) producing fluids from the subterranean formation during a production (Puff) period of time; and (d) optionally repeating steps (a) to (c) for a plurality of Huff, soak, and Puff periods of time, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Ronald Glen DUSTERHOFT, Travis Hope LARSEN, Denise Nicole BENOIT, Enrique Antonio REYES, Antonio RECIO, III, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Tatyana Vladimirov KHAMATNUROVA, Jun Su AN
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Patent number: 11312892Abstract: The present disclosure relates to subterranean formation operations and, more particularly, to embedded treatment fluid additives for use in subterranean formation operations. The embedded treatment additives may comprise an aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material embedded in a crosslinked polymeric solution to delay the reactivity of the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material, thereby forming the embedded treatment additive, wherein the aqueous-soluble downhole reactive material is a solid.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Dipti Singh, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Publication number: 20220112797Abstract: A method and system pulse for treating a plurality of wells simultaneously includes applying a high pressure of fracturing fluid to one or more switching valves and repeatedly opening and closing the one or more switching valves to divert the fracturing fluid near instantaneously from one well to the other well to creating a pulse wave into the plurality of wells for fracturing subterranean formations. The one or more switching valves may be a single 3-way valve incorporating the function of two or more switching valves. This technique reduces wear of surface equipment including high pressure pumps that need only provide a constant pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Philip D. NGUYEN, Stanley V. STEPHENSON, Jonathan SMITH
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Publication number: 20220098465Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising: placing components of a wellbore servicing fluid in the wellbore and/or subterranean formation, wherein the components comprise a hydrophobically modified relative permeability modifier, a metal carbonate surface modifier, and a (e.g., aqueous) base fluid; and allowing the wellbore servicing fluid to modify the permeability of at least a portion of the wellbore and/or subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Larry Steven EOFF, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH
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Patent number: 11254860Abstract: A method may comprise: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid; a carbonate compound, wherein the carbonate compound at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and an acid; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Travis Hope Larsen, Shoy George Chittattukara, Vishwajit Manajirao Ghatge, Antonio Recio, III
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Publication number: 20220049154Abstract: A method of treating a well using a well treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid and a wettability modifier is provided. The wettability modifier includes an alkylamine oxide surfactant, and an organic compound having a phosphonoalkyl moiety. As an example, the well treatment fluid is suitable for treating oil-wet formations. Also provided is a well treatment fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Antonio Recio, III, Aaron Michael BeuterBaugh, Denise Nicole Benoit, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Publication number: 20210363415Abstract: Disclosed herein are degradable diverter materials comprising a polyacrylate compound. In particular, the degradable diverter material may be a particulate with each individual particle being having a polyacrylate compound and optionally at least one inert filler. The degradable diverter material may be introduced into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The degradable diverter material may then be allowed to divert at least a portion of fluid present downhole, the fluid being introduced from the surface or already present downhole. The degradable diverter material can then be allowed to at least partially degrade via dissolution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Larry Steven EOFF, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH
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Publication number: 20210363414Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating a well. A method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-functional diverter particulates, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone. A treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a multi-functional diverter particulate, wherein the multi-functional diverter particulates comprise a polyvinyl alcohol and a well service additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
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Publication number: 20210363404Abstract: A variety of methods, compositions, and systems are disclosed, including, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and multi-grade diverting particulates, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulates comprise a degradable polymer, wherein the degradable polymer comprises a first portion of the degradable polymer and a second portion of the degradable polymer of different grades, wherein the multi-grade diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
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Publication number: 20210355370Abstract: Surfactant compositions and methods for hydrocarbon recovery from a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: introducing a surfactant composition comprising an aqueous phase, an oil phase, an organic solvent, and one or more surfactants into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; introducing an organic compound comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety into the wellbore; and at least partially displacing a hydrocarbon from the subterranean formation by contacting a surface in the subterranean formation with the surfactant composition or the organic compound. In some embodiments, the compositions include: an aqueous phase; an oil phase comprising at least one solvent; an organic solvent; one or more surfactants; and at least one organic compound comprising a phosphonoalkyl moiety.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Antonio Recio, III, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Antonio Enrique Reyes, Kristina Henkel Holan
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Publication number: 20210292634Abstract: Methods and compositions for introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; and composite diverting particulates, wherein the composite diverting particulates each comprise a degradable polymer and an oil-soluble material, wherein the composite diverting particulate at least partially plugs a zone in the subterranean formation; and diverting at least a portion of the treatment fluid and/or a subsequently introduced fluid away from the zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
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Patent number: 11091984Abstract: A method may include: introducing a treatment fluid comprising a descaling agent and a carrier fluid into a wellbore, the descaling agent comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid wherein the treatment fluid has a pH less than 13.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Lablanc
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Publication number: 20210198560Abstract: A method of stimulating a subterranean carbonate formation includes delivering a composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polymer, a phosphorylated alkyl amino polycarboxylic acid, and a base treatment acid into the subterranean formation; and contacting the subterranean carbonate formation with the composition to form conductive flowpaths in the subterranean carbonate formation. The method may further include producing hydrocarbons from the subterranean carbonate formation. A composition for stimulating a subterranean formation includes a hydrophobically modified polymer; a phosphorylated alkyl amino polycarboxylic acid; and a base treatment acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff
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Patent number: 11041108Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method of cementing may comprise: providing a cement composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less, water, and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder; placing the cement composition in a wellbore; and allowing the cement composition to set. A cement composition, the composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less; water; and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC.Inventors: Thomas Jason Pisklak, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Aleksey V. Kolasnikov
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Publication number: 20210163810Abstract: Methods for treating subterranean formations by diverting treatment fluids therein are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: introducing a first diverter material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and a plasticizer into or adjacent to a permeable zone of a subterranean formation; introducing a second diverter material into or adjacent to the permeable zone of the subterranean formation, wherein at least a portion of the first diverter material comprises particles larger than particles of the second diverter material; and allowing the first diverter material and the second diverter material to at least partially divert at least a portion of a treatment fluid to a different portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Larry Steven Eoff, Travis Hope Larsen
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Publication number: 20210087458Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method of cementing may comprise: providing a cement composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less, water, and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder; placing the cement composition in a wellbore; and allowing the cement composition to set. A cement composition, the composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less; water; and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Jason PISKLAK, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Aleksey V. KOLASNIKOV