Abstract: A fracturing fluid is provided for use in fracturing subterranean formations. It comprises a hydrocarbon base. In the base, acidified alkyl phosphate esters are complexed with metallic cations, to form a gel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 5, 2003
Assignee:
Fracmaster Ltd.
Inventors:
Junad Amin, Travis Lee Allan, Jessica Norgaard
Abstract: A fracturing fluid is provided for use in fracturing subterranean formations. It comprises a hydrocarbon base. In the base, acidified alkyl phosphate esters are complexed with metallic cations, to form a gel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 1999
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2001
Assignee:
Fracmaster Ltd.
Inventors:
Junad Amin, Travis Lee Allan, Jessica Norgaard
Abstract: An encapsulated breaker for a fracturing fluid for use in fracturing subterranean formations comprising: a hydrocarbon base; neutralized alkyl phosphate esters completed with metallic cations, to form a gel, in said hydrocarbon base.