Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cementing subterranean zones using cement compositions comprising calcium aluminate, fly ash, sodium polyphosphate and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cementing subterranean zones using cement compositions comprising calcium aluminate, fly ash, sodium polyphosphate and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods. The compositions are basically comprised of calcium aluminate, ASTM class F fly ash and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods. The compositions are basically comprised of calcium aluminate, ASTM class F fly ash and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides light weight high temperature well cement compositions and methods. The compositions are basically comprised of calcium phosphate cement, water, a foaming agent, a foam stabilizer and a gas present in an amount sufficient to form a foam having a density in the range from about 11.5 to about 15 pounds per gallon.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of cementing the junction of multi-lateral wells whereby the set cement can withstand impacts and shocks without shattering. A cement slurry composition which sets into a high strength impact resistant solid mass is utilized comprised of a styrene/butadiene aqueous latex, a latex stabilizer, hydraulic cement and appropriate cementing additives.

Abstract: A composition for and method of performing primary cementing operations is disclosed. The method comprises the use of a water slurry of a thixotropic cementing composition which rapidly develops sufficient static gel strength to reduce if not eliminate annular gas migration.

Abstract: Foamed well cementing compositions and methods of performing cementing operations in salt containing subterranean environments are provided. The compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, salt water, dispersed gas and a foaming agent selected from the group consisting of surfactants of the formula R--(OR').sub.n --OSO.sub.3.sup.- X.sup.+.

Abstract: Foamed well cementing compositions and methods of performing cementing operations in salt containing subterranean environments are provided. The compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, salt water, dispersed gas and a foaming agent selected from the group consisting of surfactants of the formula R--(OR').sub.n --OSO.sup.-.sub.3 X.sup.+.

Abstract: Chloride-free set accelerated cement compositions and methods of using the compositions for cementing conduits in well bores are provided. The compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry and a chloride-free set accelerator selected from trihydroxybenzoic acid, disodium dihydroxybenzenedisulfonate or derivatives of such compounds.

Abstract: Cementing compositions having improved fluid loss capabilities for use in oil, gas, water and other well cementing operations are disclosed. Such compositions are comprised of water, hydraulic cement and a fluid-loss additive comprising a graft polymer comprised of a backbone of lignin, lignite, derivatized cellulose and various synthetic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide and polyethyleneimine. The grafted pendant groups comprise at least one member selected from the group of homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, acrylonitrile, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, acrylic acid, N,N-dialkylaminoethylmethacrylate and their salts. The backbone comprises from about 5 to about 95 percent by weight of the graft polymer, and the pendant groups can comprise from about 5 to about 95 percent by weight of the graft polymer.

Abstract: Cementing compositions having improved fluid loss capabilities for use in oil, gas, water and other well cementing operations are disclosed. Such compositions are comprised of water, hydraulic cement and a fluid-loss additive comprising a graft polymer comprised of a backbone of lignin, lignite, derivatized cellulose and various synthetic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide and polyethyleneimine. The grafted pendant groups comprise at least one member selected from the group of homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, acrylonitrile, N,N-dimethylacrylamide, acrylic acid, N,N-dialkylaminoethylmethacrylate and their salts. The backbone comprises from about 5 to about 95 percent by weight of the graft polymer, and the pendant groups can comprise from about 5 to about 95 percent by weight of the graft polymer.

Abstract: Set delayed cement compositions capable of being retained in pumpable fluid states for long time periods and then activated to set into hard masses and methods of using such compositions for cementing zones at remote locations are provided. The compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, water, one or more hydratable gel forming materials and one or more methylenephosphonic acid derivative set delaying agents.

Abstract: Set retarded cement compositions for cementing across a zone or zones in a well having enhanced compressive strength development after placement across the zone or zones are provided. The cement compositions are comprised of hydraulic cement, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry, one or more set retarders and a delayed retarder neutralizer comprised of one or more titanium chelates. Methods of cementing utilizing the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A thixotropic cement composition comprising water, hydraulic cement, a titanium chelate and a crosslinkable agent and methods of using same to combat migration of formation fluids in oil, gas and water wells are provided.

Abstract: A light weight cement composition made from sea water and a method of sealing a subterranean formation utilizing the light weight cement composition. The light weight cement composition comprises a hydraulic cement, a silicate compound, sea water and a hydroxide compound. The method comprises introducing the light weight cement composition into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A composition for a method of cementing subterranean formations. The cementing composition comprises hydraulic cement, a nitrogen gas generating material, an oxidizing agent, and a reaction rate control material. The concentration of the nitrogen gas generating material is correlated with the pressure and temperature of the cement zone to be cemented so that the flow of gas from the formation into the borehole is suppressed or controlled.

Abstract: A method of preparing a light weight cement composition from sea water. The light weight cement composition is prepared by adding a hydroxide compound to sea water and subsequently adding a hydraulic cement and silicate compound to the sea water. Optionally, a mixture of hydroxide compound and silicate compound may be formed and this mixture can be added to the sea water prior to the addition of hydraulic cement.

Abstract: Oil well cementing compositions and processes are produced using a high efficiency sulfoalkylated lignin retarder composition and modifications thereof to produce cement compositions without gelation problems, having high early strength and with precisely controllable setting time.

Abstract: Oil well cementing compositions and processes are produced using a high efficiency sulfoalkylated lignin retarder composition and modifications thereof to produce cement compositions without gelation problems, having high early strength and with precisely controllable setting time.