Patents by Inventor Janette Cortez Montalvo
Janette Cortez Montalvo 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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Patent number: 11845895Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, a method comprising: providing a fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber; pumping the fracturing fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and creating or extending at least one fracture in the subterranean formation. A fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber. A method comprising: isolating a perforated zone in a wellbore; pumping into the perforated zone a pad fluid above a fracture gradient of a formation penetrated by the wellbore to create a plurality of fractures within the formation; pumping into the perforated zone a fracturing fluid above the fracture gradient; pumping into the perforated zone a diverting fluid below the fracture gradient; and repeating the step of pumping into the perforated zone the fracturing fluid after the step of pumping into the perforated zone the diverting fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Philip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11674367Abstract: A workflow for fracturing a subterranean formation includes providing fracturing databases or models for the hydrocarbon wellbore, selecting one or more fracturing fluid systems for fracturing the subterranean formation based on the fracturing databases or models and recommending at least one of the one or more selected fracturing fluid systems for fracturing the subterranean formation. Additionally, a workflow controller for fracturing a subterranean formation includes a workflow processing unit having fracturing models or databases to determine functional aspects of one or more fracturing fluid systems to provide a fracturing fluid system recommendation for the subterranean formation, and a fracturing fluid delivery unit that applies the fracturing fluid system recommendation to the subterranean formation. A hydrocarbon wellbore fracturing system for a subterranean formation is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Gene Russell, Baidurja Ray, Dinesh Ananda Shetty, Christopher Austin Lewis, Larry Steven Eoff, Janette Cortez Montalvo
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Publication number: 20220243119Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, a method comprising: providing a fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber; pumping the fracturing fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and creating or extending at least one fracture in the subterranean formation. A fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber. A method comprising: isolating a perforated zone in a wellbore; pumping into the perforated zone a pad fluid above a fracture gradient of a formation penetrated by the wellbore to create a plurality of fractures within the formation; pumping into the perforated zone a fracturing fluid above the fracture gradient; pumping into the perforated zone a diverting fluid below the fracture gradient; and repeating the step of pumping into the perforated zone the fracturing fluid after the step of pumping into the perforated zone the diverting fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Philip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11391139Abstract: Creating a fracture network extending from a wellbore into a subterranean formation. The method includes introducing a series of fluids into the fracture network in a subterranean formation, thereby forming a proppant pack in the fracture network. The series of fluids comprise: a microproppant slurry comprising a microproppant having an average diameter less than about 25 microns; a proppant slurry comprising a proppant having an average diameter of about 75 microns to about 500 microns; and a sweep fluid having a microproppant weight percentage by weight of the sweep fluid that is from 0 to about the same of the microproppant weight percentage in the microproppant slurry by weight of the microproppant slurry. The introduction of the microproppant slurry is not immediately followed by introduction of the proppant slurry. The introduction of the proppant slurry is not immediately followed by introduction of the microproppant slurry.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Loan Vo, Ubong Akpan Inyang, James William Ogle, Aaron Gene Russell
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Patent number: 11365346Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, a method that may comprise providing a fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber. The method further may comprise pumping the fracturing fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The method further may comprise creating or extending at least one fracture in the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Philip D. Nguyen
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Patent number: 11279869Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore includes introducing a fluid into a wellbore, the wellbore having particulate matter disposed therein and entraining at least a portion of the particulate matter within the fluid. The fluid includes a polymer having at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The fluid is also included within an analytical tool within a coiled tubing system for performing operations in a wellbore. The fluid is also included within a formation-tester tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Hong Sun, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Linping Ke, Syed Muhammad Farrukh Hamza
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Patent number: 11162346Abstract: A first flow distribution to one or more entry points into a subsurface formation may be monitored. Stimulation criteria may be identified based on the first flow distribution. At least one characteristic associated with a first treatment fluid to be injected into a wellbore associated with the subsurface formation may be determined based on the first flow distribution, where the at least one characteristic is based on the stimulation criteria. The subsurface formation may be stimulated with the first treatment fluid and a second flow distribution monitored based on the stimulation. A determination is made whether the second flow distribution meets the stimulation criteria. The subsurface formation may be stimulated with a second treatment fluid based on the determination that the second flow distribution does not meet the stimulation criteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Ubong Inyang, Joshua Lane Camp, Tyler Austen Anderson, Jim Basuki Surjaatmadja
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Publication number: 20210269704Abstract: Fracturing fluids and acidizing fluids used in wellbore stimulation operations can include a metal silicate having a molar ratio of SiO2:M2O of 2:1 or above, wherein M is an alkali metal atom or an alkaline earth metal atom. The metal silicate can increase the viscosity of the stimulation fluids and slickwater stimulation fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Tatyana KHAMATNUROVA, Philip NGUYEN, Janette Cortez MONTALVO
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Publication number: 20210189225Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore includes introducing a fluid into a wellbore, the wellbore having particulate matter disposed therein and entraining at least a portion of the particulate matter within the fluid. The fluid includes a polymer having at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer. The fluid is also included within an analytical tool within a coiled tubing system for performing operations in a wellbore. The fluid is also included within a formation-tester tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Hong Sun, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Linping Ke, Syed Muhammad Farrukh Hamza
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Publication number: 20210131235Abstract: A workflow for fracturing a subterranean formation includes providing fracturing databases or models for the hydrocarbon wellbore, selecting one or more fracturing fluid systems for fracturing the subterranean formation based on the fracturing databases or models and recommending at least one of the one or more selected fracturing fluid systems for fracturing the subterranean formation. Additionally, a workflow controller for fracturing a subterranean formation includes a workflow processing unit having fracturing models or databases to determine functional aspects of one or more fracturing fluid systems to provide a fracturing fluid system recommendation for the subterranean formation, and a fracturing fluid delivery unit that applies the fracturing fluid system recommendation to the subterranean formation. A hydrocarbon wellbore fracturing system for a subterranean formation is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Aaron Gene Russell, Baidurja Ray, Dinesh Ananda Shetty, Christopher Austin Lewis, Larry Steven Eoff, Janette Cortez Montalvo
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Patent number: 10988683Abstract: Systems and methods for treating proppant to mitigate erosion of equipment used in certain subterranean fracturing operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: conveying a plurality of coated proppant particulates into a blender, wherein the coated proppant particulates comprise at least a partial coating of DFR and/or a hydratable polymer; blending the plurality of coated proppant particulates with an aqueous base fluid in the blender to form a treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid from the blender into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Sendees, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Jun Su An
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Patent number: 10988677Abstract: Methods and systems employing a flocculation polymer and microparticulates. The flocculation polymer flocculates the microparticulates to form micro-aggregates for use in forming complex fracture networks. Additionally, the flocculation causes the flocculation polymer to be removed from a treatment fluid due to its interaction with the microparticulates, thereby effectively cleaning the flocculation polymer from a subterranean formation. Individual microparticulates are synergistically used alone or in the presence of a de-aggregating agent to enhance complex fracture networks.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Philip D. Nguyen, Loan K. Vo, Travis Hope Larsen, Dipti Singh, Ronald Dusterhoft
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Patent number: 10920558Abstract: A variety of systems, methods, and compositions are disclosed, including, a method for treating a subterranean formation, the method comprising: injecting a pad fluid into the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create at least one fracture in the subterranean formation; injecting a first treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the first treatment fluid comprises: an aqueous base fluid, and a first proppant particulate; allowing the first proppant particulate to gravitationally migrate into a portion of the at least one fracture; injecting a second treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the second treatment fluid comprises: a suspension base fluid comprising a viscosity of about 50 cP to about 10,000 cP, and a second proppant particulate; and allowing the fracture to close, thereby forming a full proppant pack and a partial proppant pack in the at least one fracture.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Leopoldo Sierra
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Publication number: 20210040832Abstract: A first flow distribution to one or more entry points into a subsurface formation may be monitored. Stimulation criteria may be identified based on the first flow distribution. At least one characteristic associated with a first treatment fluid to be injected into a wellbore associated with the subsurface formation may be determined based on the first flow distribution, where the at least one characteristic is based on the stimulation criteria. The subsurface formation may be stimulated with the first treatment fluid and a second flow distribution monitored based on the stimulation. A determination is made whether the second flow distribution meets the stimulation criteria. The subsurface formation may be stimulated with a second treatment fluid based on the determination that the second flow distribution does not meet the stimulation criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Ubong Inyang, Joshua Lane Camp, Tyler Austen Anderson, Jim Basuki Surjaatmadja
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Publication number: 20210010360Abstract: A variety of systems, methods, and compositions are disclosed, including, a method for treating a subterranean formation, the method comprising: injecting a pad fluid into the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create at least one fracture in the subterranean formation; injecting a first treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the first treatment fluid comprises: an aqueous base fluid, and a first proppant particulate; allowing the first proppant particulate to gravitationally migrate into a portion of the at least one fracture; injecting a second treatment fluid into the at least one fracture, wherein the second treatment fluid comprises: a suspension base fluid comprising a viscosity of about 50 cP to about 10,000 cP, and a second proppant particulate; and allowing the fracture to close, thereby forming a full proppant pack and a partial proppant pack in the at least one fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Leopoldo Sierra
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Publication number: 20200370405Abstract: Systems and methods for treating subterranean formations using proppants. More particularly, the systems and methods use sand or other particles having a wide particle-size distribution as a proppant for treating subterranean formations, including unconventional formations. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and unsieved proppant material; introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and depositing at least a portion of the unsieved proppant material in at least a portion of the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Ubong Akpan Inyang, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Michael W. Sanders
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Publication number: 20200369953Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, a method comprising: providing a fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber; pumping the fracturing fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and creating or extending at least one fracture in the subterranean formation. A fracturing fluid comprising: a carrier fluid; a micro-proppant; and a degradable micro-fiber. A method comprising: isolating a perforated zone in a wellbore; pumping into the perforated zone a pad fluid above a fracture gradient of a formation penetrated by the wellbore to create a plurality of fractures within the formation; pumping into the perforated zone a fracturing fluid above the fracture gradient; pumping into the perforated zone a diverting fluid below the fracture gradient; and repeating the step of pumping into the perforated zone the fracturing fluid after the step of pumping into the perforated zone the diverting fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Janette Cortez MONTALVO, Philip D. NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20200347288Abstract: Systems and methods for treating proppant to mitigate erosion of equipment used in certain subterranean fracturing operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: conveying a plurality of coated proppant particulates into a blender, wherein the coated proppant particulates comprise at least a partial coating of DFR and/or a hydratable polymer; blending the plurality of coated proppant particulates with an aqueous base fluid in the blender to form a treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid from the blender into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Philip D. NGUYEN, Janette Cortez MONTALVO, Jun Su AN
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Patent number: 10752832Abstract: Systems and methods for treating proppant to mitigate erosion of equipment used in certain subterranean fracturing operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: conveying a plurality of coated proppant particulates into a blender, wherein the coated proppant particulates comprise at least a partial coating of DFR and/or a hydratable polymer; blending the plurality of coated proppant particulates with an aqueous base fluid in the blender to form a treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid from the blender into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Janette Cortez Montalvo, Jun Su An
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Publication number: 20200224084Abstract: Methods and systems employing a flocculation polymer and microparticulates. The flocculation polymer flocculates the microparticulates to form micro-aggregates for use in forming complex fracture networks. Additionally, the flocculation causes the flocculation polymer to be removed from a treatment fluid due to its interaction with the microparticulates, thereby effectively cleaning the flocculation polymer from a subterranean formation. Individual microparticulates are synergistically used alone or in the presence of a de-aggregating agent to enhance complex fracture networks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Janette Cortez Montalvo, Philip D. NEUYEN, Loan K. VO, Tracis Hope LARSEN, Dipti SINGH, Ronald DUSTERHOFT