Abstract: Open-celled, porous polymer masses located in a subterranean formation formed from a water-in-oil emulsion stabilized with inorganic particles. The mass having one or more of the following properties: a gas permeability greater than about 500 millidarcies; or a plurality of pore throats connecting a plurality of pores spaces therein, the pore throats having an average diameter of at least about 25 microns. In some cases the emulsion comprises: a plurality of inorganic particulates; an internal aqueous phase in an amount of at least about 50% by volume of the emulsion; and a continuous organic phase comprising at least one polymerizable monomer and at least one surface active agent in an amount of up to about 10% by volume of the organic phase.

Abstract: Certain emulsions and masses produced using those emulsions exhibited improved permeability and stability. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a composition that comprises a plurality of inorganic particulates, an aqueous component, and an organic component comprising at least one polymerizable monomer and at least one surface active agent in an amount of up to about 10% by volume of the organic component; permitting the composition to form an emulsion that comprises an internal aqueous phase in an amount of at least about 50% by volume of the emulsion and a continuous organic phase; introducing the composition into at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and permitting the composition to form a porous polymer mass in at least a portion of the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Certain emulsions and masses produced using those emulsions exhibiting improved permeability and stability, and methods of preparation and use in subterranean operations, are provided. In one embodiment, the emulsions comprise: a plurality of inorganic particulates; an internal aqueous phase in an amount of at least about 50% by volume of the emulsion; and a continuous organic phase comprising at least one polymerizable monomer and at least one surface active agent in an amount of up to about 10% by volume of the organic phase.

Abstract: Certain emulsions and masses produced using those emulsions exhibiting improved permeability and stability, and methods of preparation and use in subterranean operations, are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a composition that comprise a plurality of inorganic particulates, an aqueous component, and an organic component comprising at least one polymerizable monomer and at least one surface active agent in an amount of up to about 10% by volume of the organic component; permitting the composition to form an emulsion that comprises an internal aqueous phase in an amount of at least about 50% by volume of the emulsion and a continuous organic phase; introducing the composition into at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and permitting the composition to form a porous polymer mass in at least a portion of the subterranean formation.