Abstract: Environmentally acceptable well cement fluid loss control additives, cement compositions including the additives and methods of using the compositions are provided. The environmentally acceptable fluid loss control additives are comprised of ethoxylated hydroxyethylcellulose having a reduced molecular weight.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2000
Date of Patent:
June 18, 2002
Assignees:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Hercules Incorporated
Inventors:
Jan Pieter Vijn, Bach Dao, Mohand Melbouci