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: 20210079289Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Enrique Antonio REYES, Kristina Henkel HOLAN, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH
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Publication number: 20210062074Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: 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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Patent number: 10920125Abstract: Systems and methods for the use of degradable polymers that are dissolved and/or plasticized in an organic solvent in subterranean treatments. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises at least one organic solvent and one or more degradable polymers, wherein the treatment fluid does not comprise a significant amount of solid material comprising the one or more degradable polymers; introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and contacting the treatment fluid with one or more aqueous fluids to form a solid precipitate comprising the one or more degradable polymers in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Publication number: 20200377781Abstract: Accordingly, this disclosure describes systems, compositions, and methods that may use pelletized diverting agent particulates for diversion, fluid loss control, and/or other subterranean treatments for controlling fluid flow in subterranean formations. In an embodiment, a method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation wherein the treatment fluid comprises: a base fluid; a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer, wherein the pelletized diverting agent 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. In an embodiment, a treatment fluid comprising: a base fluid; and a pelletized diverting agent comprising a degradable polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Travis Hope Larsen, Larry Steven Eoff, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Chris A. Lewis
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Patent number: 10711181Abstract: Interaction of particulates of a chelating agent with an acid-reactive surface, such as various surfaces found in a wellbore, can provide a number of benefits during a treatment process. Methods for utilizing particulates of a chelating agent in a treatment process can comprise: introducing a foamed treatment fluid having a continuous liquid phase and a discontinuous gas phase into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the foamed treatment fluid comprising: a plurality of particulates comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid, and an acid in which the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid is substantially insoluble; and depositing at least a portion of the plurality of particulates at one or more locations within the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Patent number: 10633581Abstract: A composition and method for using seawater as a treatment fluid is provided. The treatment fluid comprises N-(phosphonomethyl)iminodiacetic acid and seawater. The provided treatment fluid is stable and viscous, even at high temperatures and a high pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Edward LaBlanc, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Smith, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Publication number: 20200048528Abstract: Systems and methods for the use of degradable polymers that are dissolved and/or plasticized in an organic solvent in subterranean treatments. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid that comprises at least one organic solvent and one or more degradable polymers, wherein the treatment fluid does not comprise a significant amount of solid material comprising the one or more degradable polymers; introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and contacting the treatment fluid with one or more aqueous fluids to form a solid precipitate comprising the one or more degradable polymers in the portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Publication number: 20190277112Abstract: A method my 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 13Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Lablanc
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Publication number: 20190249076Abstract: Interaction of particulates of a chelating agent with an acid-reactive surface, such as various surfaces found in a wellbore, can provide a number of benefits during a treatment process. Methods for utilizing particulates of a chelating agent in a treatment process can comprise: introducing a foamed treatment fluid having a continuous liquid phase and a discontinuous gas phase into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the foamed treatment fluid comprising: a plurality of particulates comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid, and an acid in which the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid is substantially insoluble; and depositing at least a portion of the plurality of particulates at one or more locations within the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Enrique Antonio REYES
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Patent number: 10344564Abstract: Removing inorganic scale and other acid-soluble materials in the presence of a particulate pack can sometimes result in unwanted alterations to the particulate pack. Methods for removing inorganic scale can comprise: introducing a descaling agent comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof into a wellbore in fluid communication with a particulate pack, an inorganic scale being present in the wellbore or in the particulate pack; contacting the descaling agent with the particulate pack and the inorganic scale; and removing at least a portion of the inorganic scale using the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof without substantially affecting the particulate pack.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Lablanc
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Patent number: 10287488Abstract: Extraneous metal ions in a source of water can often make the water unsuitable for use as the continuous phase of an aqueous fracturing fluid. Extraneous metal ions can be a particular issue for produced water and other process water sources. Methods for treating water and forming a fracturing fluid therefrom can comprise: providing a metal-laden water comprising a quantity of one or more metal ions; combining an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or a salt thereof with the metal-laden water to form a remediated water, the remediated water comprising the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid, the salt thereof, a metal complex thereof or a combination thereof; and formulating the remediated water into a fracturing fluid comprising a gelled polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Edward Lablanc, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Lablanc, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Patent number: 10190034Abstract: Methods for reducing viscosifying tendencies of crude oil in subterranean formations using solid acid chelating agents are described. The methods include combining a solid acid chelating agent and an aqueous acid solution to form a treatment fluid, and introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation. The solid acid chelating agent includes at least one aminopolycarboxylic acid functional group and at least one phosphonic acid functional group.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Edward LaBlanc, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Smith, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Publication number: 20180273827Abstract: Removing inorganic scale and other acid-soluble materials in the presence of a particulate pack can sometimes result in unwanted alterations to the particulate pack. Methods for removing inorganic scale can comprise: introducing a descaling agent comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof into a wellbore in fluid communication with a particulate pack, an inorganic scale being present in the wellbore or in the particulate pack; contacting the descaling agent with the particulate pack and the inorganic scale; and removing at least a portion of the inorganic scale using the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof without substantially affecting the particulate pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH, Enrique Antonio REYES, Alyssa Lynn LABLANC
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Publication number: 20180273832Abstract: Extraneous metal ions in a source of water can often make the water unsuitable for use as the continuous phase of an aqueous fracturing fluid. Extraneous metal ions can be a particular issue for produced water and other process water sources. Methods for treating water and forming a fracturing fluid therefrom can comprise: providing a metal-laden water comprising a quantity of one or more metal ions; combining an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or a salt thereof with the metal-laden water to form a remediated water, the remediated water comprising the N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid, the salt thereof, a metal complex thereof or a combination thereof; and formulating the remediated water into a fracturing fluid comprising a gelled polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Benjamin Edward LABLANC, Enrique Antonio REYES, Alyssa Lynn LABLANC, Aaron Michael BEUTERBAUGH
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Patent number: 10040989Abstract: Particles that comprise calcium methylglycine diacetic acid salt (“Ca-MGDA salt”) may be useful for fluid diversion in subterranean operations. In some instances, the particles may be formed in the subterranean formation. For example, a method may involve introducing a treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid, MGDA or salt thereof, and an acid in an amount of about 3% or greater by weight of the aqueous base fluid; acidizing a portion of the subterranean formation comprising calcium carbonate resulting in a concentration of calcium in the treatment fluid that exceeds about 50,000 ppm; and precipitating a plurality of particles that comprise a Ca-MGDA salt in the portion of the subterranean formation, thereby reducing fluid flow therethrough. In some instances, the particles that comprise Ca-MGDA salt may be included in a treatment fluid before introduction into the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Antonio Reyes, Christopher Lynn Smith, Alyssa Smith, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Patent number: 10005955Abstract: Treatment fluids and methods include a method that includes the steps of providing or preparing a foamed chelating agent treatment fluid that includes: an aminopolycarboxylic acid chelating agent, an aqueous base fluid, a gas, and a foaming agent, and lacing the foamed chelating agent treatment fluid in a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore. The aminopolycarboxylic acid chelating agent foamed fluids may also be used in equipment clean-out operations.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Wirdansyah Lubis, Alyssa Lynn Smith, Enrique Antonio Reyes
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Patent number: 10005950Abstract: Geothermal wells frequently form deposits of geothermal scale that can detrimentally affect subterranean operations. These deposits can be very difficult to remove from a surface. Conventional procedures for addressing geothermal scale often provide inadequate scale removal, in addition to creating a number of other issues. Methods for removing geothermal scale from a wellbore can comprise: introducing a descaling agent comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof into a wellbore of a geothermal well having geothermal scale present therein; contacting the geothermal scale with the descaling agent; and removing at least a portion of the geothermal scale from the geothermal well using the descaling agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Alyssa Lynn Smith, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh
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Patent number: 9982186Abstract: Methods of acidizing subterranean formations using solid acids are described. The methods include providing a treatment fluid containing a solid acid chelating agent and introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation. The solid acid chelating agent includes at least one aminopolycarboxylic acid functional group and at least one phosphonic acid functional group. The treatment fluid is substantially free of an additional acid or acid-generating compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, IncInventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn Smith
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Patent number: 9890320Abstract: The presence of iron in a subterranean formation, particularly ferric iron, can be problematic during an acidizing operation due to sludge formation that can occur. Methods for treating a subterranean formation in the presence of iron can comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising an acid and an iron stabilization agent comprising a phosphinated carboxylic acid polymer, the treatment fluid having a pH of about 3 or below and the phosphinated carboxylic acid polymer being soluble in the treatment fluid; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; and interacting the phosphinated carboxylic acid polymer with ferric iron in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Enrique Antonio Reyes, Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Alyssa Lynn Smith, Christopher Lynn Smith
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Patent number: 9809716Abstract: Inadvertent or unavoidable contact of an acid with an acid-reactive substance may preclude the acid's use in another location where its reactivity is more desired. Excessive reactivity of acids toward acid-reactive substances may lead to undesired effects such as surface erosion, matrix deconsolidation, scaling, and the like. Methods for protecting an acid-reactive surface from excessive reaction may comprise: depositing a protective coating comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid or any salt thereof onto an acid-reactive surface; and contacting a mineral acid or an organic acid with the protective coating without substantially reacting the acid-reactive surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Michael Beuterbaugh, Enrique Antonio Reyes, Alyssa Lynn LaBlanc