Abstract: Methods relating to the hydrolysis of water-hydrolysable materials are provided. In one embodiment, a method of treating at least a portion of a subterranean formation is provided, the method comprising: providing a water-hydrolysable material; introducing the water-hydrolysable material into a well bore penetrating the subterranean formation; providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous liquid and a water-miscible solvent; introducing the treatment fluid into the well bore so as to contact the water-hydrolysable material; and allowing the water-hydrolysable material to hydrolyze. Methods of completing a well also are provided.

Abstract: Treatments fluids relating to the hydrolysis of water-hydrolysable materials are provided. In one embodiment, provided is a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous liquid, a water-miscible solvent, and a water-hydrolysable material. Also provided is a hydrolysis retarder composition that comprises an aqueous liquid and a water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: Additives that may be useful in preventing fluid loss in certain subterranean formations and associated methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the methods of the present invention comprise: providing a low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and a crosslinking agent capable of crosslinking the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer; and introducing the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and the crosslinking agent into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: One example of the many methods provided includes a method comprising: providing a fluid loss control pill that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a cellulose derivative and a dual functional component, the fluid loss control pill having a first viscosity; allowing the dual functional component to interact with the cellulose derivative in the fluid loss control pill such that the viscosity of the fluid loss control pill increases to a second viscosity, the second viscosity being greater than the first viscosity; placing the fluid loss control pill in a subterranean formation; and allowing the dual functional component to interact with the cellulose derivative so as to reduce the second viscosity of the fluid loss control pill to a third viscosity, the third viscosity being less than the second viscosity.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for generating acids for use downhole, for example, to break fluid-loss control pills. The delayed-release acid breakers of the present invention comprise orthoesters and/or poly(orthoesters).

Abstract: Treatments fluids relating to the hydrolysis of water-hydrolysable materials are provided. In one embodiment, provided is a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous liquid, a water-miscible solvent, and a water-hydrolysable material. Also provided is a hydrolysis retarder composition that comprises an aqueous liquid and a water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: Additives that may be useful in preventing fluid loss in certain subterranean formations and associated methods of use are provided. In one embodiment, the methods of the present invention comprise: providing a low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and a crosslinking agent capable of crosslinking the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer; and introducing the low molecular weight crosslinkable polymer and the crosslinking agent into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for generating acids for use downhole, for example, to break fluid-loss control pills. The delayed-release acid breakers of the present invention comprise orthoesters and/or poly(orthoesters).

Abstract: One example of the many methods provided includes a method comprising: providing a fluid loss control pill that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a cellulose derivative and a dual functional component, the fluid loss control pill having a first viscosity; allowing the dual functional component to interact with the cellulose derivative in the fluid loss control pill such that the viscosity of the fluid loss control pill increases to a second viscosity, the second viscosity being greater than the first viscosity; placing the fluid loss control pill in a subterranean formation; and allowing the dual functional component to interact with the cellulose derivative so as to reduce the second viscosity of the fluid loss control pill to a third viscosity, the third viscosity being less than the second viscosity.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for generating acids for use downhole, for example, to break fluid-loss control pills. The delayed-release acid breakers of the present invention comprise orthoesters and/or poly(orthoesters).

Abstract: Methods relating to the hydrolysis of water-hydrolysable materials are provided. In one embodiment, a method of treating at least a portion of a subterranean formation is provided, the method comprising: providing a water-hydrolysable material; introducing the water-hydrolysable material into a well bore penetrating the subterranean formation; providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous liquid and a water-miscible solvent; introducing the treatment fluid into the well bore so as to contact the water-hydrolysable material; and allowing the water-hydrolysable material to hydrolyze. Methods of completing a well also are provided.

Abstract: Treatments fluids relating to the hydrolysis of water-hydrolysable materials are provided. In one embodiment, provided is a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous liquid, a water-miscible solvent, and a water-hydrolysable material. Also provided is a hydrolysis retarder composition that comprises an aqueous liquid and a water-miscible solvent.