Abstract: The present invention concerns a cementing composition for an oil (or similar) well, based on an aluminous hydraulic cement, fine particles, hollow microspheres, water in a quantity such that the porosity is in the range 25% to 50%, a dispersing agent, a setting accelerator for the aluminous cement and optionally, other conventional additives. The invention is of particular application to cementing conductor pipes in arctic zones or in deep-water wells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 1997
Date of Patent:
May 9, 2000
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Inventors:
John Villar, Jean-Francois Baret, Michel Michaux, Bernard Dargaud