Abstract: A method may include: providing a methanol fuel cell and methanol; reacting the methanol in the methanol fuel cell to generate at least electricity; powering wellbore equipment at least in part using the electricity generated in the methanol fuel cell; and performing a wellbore operation using the wellbore equipment.

Abstract: A coupling agent for deployment around an optical fiber in a subsurface wellbore, the coupling agent including a curable or non-curable compound that can form into a reversible polymerized gel state located around at least a portion of the optical fiber and there is a gel-optical fiber interface strain gradient that is greater than a wellbore fluid-optical fiber strain gradient. A method of deploying an optical fiber in a fluid path of a subsurface wellbore and introducing a coupling agent in the fluid path.

Abstract: A method including utilizing an advanced small modular reactor (SMR) to produce energy for one or more oilfield operations and a system having: an advanced small modular reactor (SMR); apparatus for the production of electricity and/or hydrogen from steam and/or heat produced in the SMR; and one or more oilfield equipment powered at least in part with the electricity and/or powered via the hydrogen.

Abstract: A method of servicing a well having a wellbore extending from a surface wellsite and penetrating a subterranean formation, can include contacting a binder composition with particulate material, and binding the particulate material with the binder composition to form consolidated particulate material in the wellbore, in the formation, or both. The binder composition can include an aqueous fluid, an alkali metal silicate, and a silicate bonding activator.

Abstract: A coupling agent for deployment around an optical fiber in a subsurface wellbore, the coupling agent including a curable or non-curable compound that can form into a reversible polymerized gel state located around at least a portion of the optical fiber and there is a gel-optical fiber interface strain gradient that is greater than a wellbore fluid-optical fiber strain gradient. A method of deploying an optical fiber in a fluid path of a subsurface wellbore and introducing a coupling agent in the fluid path.

Abstract: A system comprising a first reactor, a second reactor fluidly connected with the first reactor, and a liquid-solid separator fluidly connected with the second reactor. The first reactor is operable to produce an aqueous bicarbonate solution from captured carbon dioxide (CO2), and an aqueous alkaline solution. The second reactor is configured to produce hydrogen gas and a mixture comprising metal carbonate agglomerates by contacting the aqueous bicarbonate solution from the first reactor with zero-valent metal particulates. The metal carbonate agglomerates comprise a carbonate of the metal on a surface of the zero-valent metal particulates, and the zero-valent metal particulates comprise a zero-valent metal. The liquid-solid separator is configured to receive the mixture from the second reactor and separate the metal carbonate agglomerates from a recovered aqueous alkaline solution.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for combining hydrogen supply and fuel cell processes for increased efficiency of electricity generation. The method may include decomposing methane to produce at least hydrogen, introducing at least a portion of the hydrogen to a fuel cell to generate at least electricity and heat, and capturing at least a portion of the heat from the fuel cell to reduce an electricity requirement for the methane decomposition. The system may include a methane preheater, a reaction system, a hydrogen storage system, a hydrogen fuel cell, and a heat recovery unit. The reaction system may comprise one or more reaction chambers containing a liquid base fluid, carrier droplets and a catalyst, wherein the reaction system is configured to decompose methane. The heat recovery unit may be configured to supply waste heat from the hydrogen fuel cell to the methane preheater.

Abstract: A solids-control fluid for controlling flow of solids in a subterranean formation is disclosed herein. The solids-control fluid can include a diluent and a curable resin. The diluent can include a glycol ether. The curable resin can be dispersed within the diluent for controlling flow of solids in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A solids-control fluid for controlling flow of solids in a subterranean formation is disclosed herein. The solids-control fluid can include a diluent and a curable resin. The diluent can include a glycol ether. The curable resin can be dispersed within the diluent for controlling flow of solids in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a well with a treatment fluid. An example method prepares a treatment fluid by combining a furan-based polymer, a Bronsted acid, at least one of an anhydride and/or dibasic ester, a wetting agent, and a docking agent. The treatment fluid is introduced into a wellbore and a wellbore operation is performed with the treatment fluid.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing the flow rate and heat transfer efficiency of wellbores and/or propped fractures for use in geothermal operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: injecting an etching agent into an injection inlet of a first wellbore penetrating a first portion of a subterranean formation, wherein the injection inlet is disposed at a first location at or near a surface of the subterranean formation; injecting a working fluid having a first temperature into the injection inlet; allowing at least a portion of the working fluid to flow from the injection inlet to a production outlet of a second wellbore penetrating a second portion of the subterranean formation; and producing the portion of the working fluid out of the production outlet at a first rate and at a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature.

Abstract: A system includes a reactor configured for catalytic water splitting to produce hydrogen and byproduct solids via contact of water and aluminum in the presence of a catalyst comprising a metal, a metal hydroxide, a metal oxide, or a combination thereof, wherein the reactor comprises one or more inlets whereby water, aluminum, the catalyst, or a combination thereof are introduced to a reaction chamber of the reactor, an outlet for hydrogen, and an outlet for a slurry comprising water, catalyst, and solids comprising aluminum oxide, aluminum hydroxide, or a combination thereof, a solid/liquid separation apparatus configured to separate the solids from the slurry to provide a solids-reduced slurry, and oilfield equipment. The oilfield equipment is operable via the hydrogen as fuel and/or via electricity produced from the hydrogen.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating fracture faces and/or unconsolidated portions of a subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an aqueous alkali solution; introducing the aqueous alkali solution into at least a portion of a subterranean formation that comprises one or more fractures; contacting an aluminum component and a silicate component with the aqueous alkali solution to form a geopolymer on one or more fracture faces in the fractures; and placing a plurality of proppant particulates in the fractures.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing wellbores and propped fractures for use in geothermal operations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise: drilling with a drilling composition at least a portion of a first wellbore, wherein the drilling composition comprises a base fluid, a resin, and a thermally conductive filler; introducing a fracturing fluid into the first wellbore at a first pressure sufficient to create at least a first set of fractures extending from and in fluid communication with the first wellbore; and introducing a first plurality of proppant particulates into at least the first set of fractures, wherein a second wellbore penetrates at least a second portion of the subterranean formation, and wherein a second set of fractures extends from and is in fluid communication with the second wellbore into the subterranean formation, and the first set of fractures is in fluid communication with the second set of fractures.

Abstract: A method includes operating a wellsite apparatus at a wellsite utilizing mechanical energy or electricity produced at least in part from hydrogen in a fuel source comprising hydrogen. Utilizing mechanical energy or electricity produced at least in part from the hydrogen in the fuel source comprising hydrogen can further include: (a) converting the hydrogen in the fuel source to electricity in one or more fuel cells and utilizing the electricity to operate the wellsite apparatus; and/or (b) combusting the hydrogen in the fuel source in a power generation apparatus to produce electricity and utilizing the electricity to operate the wellsite apparatus; and/or (c) combusting the hydrogen in the fuel source to produce mechanical energy and utilizing the mechanical energy to operate the wellsite apparatus. A system for carrying out the method is also provided.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for performing a well completion. Specifically, a distributed ledger associated with a supply chain for a well completion is accessed. The distributed ledger can include a first entry associated with a first entity in the supply chain that is indicative of an identification of the first entity and characteristics of a material implemented in the well completion. The ledger can also include a second entry associated with a second entity in the supply chain that is indicative of the second entity and the characteristics of the material at the second entity. Integration of the material in the well completion can be controlled based on the first entry and the second entry.

Abstract: Methods and fluids for consolidating unconsolidated particulates. An example method introduces a furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid into a wellbore; wherein the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid is a furfuryl alcohol-based resin and a diluent. The method contacts the unconsolidated particulates within the wellbore with the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid to produce resin-contacted unconsolidated particulates. The method further introduces a substituted amine acid treatment fluid into the wellbore after the introduction of the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid into the wellbore; wherein the substituted amine acid treatment fluid is a substituted amine acid salt and a solvent. The method further contacts the resin-contacted unconsolidated particulates with the substituted amine acid treatment fluid.

Abstract: Methods and fluids for consolidating unconsolidated particulates. An example method introduces a furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid into a wellbore; wherein the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid is a furfuryl alcohol-based resin and a diluent. The method contacts the unconsolidated particulates within the wellbore with the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid to produce resin-contacted unconsolidated particulates. The method further introduces a substituted amine acid treatment fluid into the wellbore after the introduction of the furfuryl alcohol-based resin treatment fluid into the wellbore; wherein the substituted amine acid treatment fluid is a substituted amine acid salt and a solvent. The method further contacts the resin-contacted unconsolidated particulates with the substituted amine acid treatment fluid.

Abstract: Methods and fluids for enhancing friction reduction. An example method introduces a treatment fluid into a wellbore tubing disposed in a wellbore. The wellbore tubing is composed of metal ions. The treatment fluid is composed of an aqueous fluid and a metal silicate. The method further includes coating at least a portion of the wellbore tubing with a silicate film produced from the reaction of the metal silicate with the metal ions of the wellbore tubing and then fracturing the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Oxygen and solid carbon can be produced by reacting captured carbon dioxide with a catalyst in a reaction chamber. A liquid base fluid can form a continuous phase within the reaction chamber with a plurality of liquid metal carrier droplets dispersed in the base fluid. The catalyst can be nano-sized particles that can coat the surfaces of the carrier droplets. Agitation can be supplied to the reaction chamber to maintain dispersion of the liquid metal carrier droplets and increase contact of the carbon dioxide and catalyst particles. The reaction temperature can be less than the temperature required for other processes that produce solid carbon. The solid carbon and the oxygen can be used as a power source for wellsite equipment in the form of fuel cells to generate electricity or power or used to charge batteries.