Abstract: A method for plugging and sealing subsurface formations using alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a delayed activation chemistry is disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method includes introducing a mixture with a first pH into the subsurface formation. The mixture comprises an aqueous solution, an alkaline nanosilica dispersion and a water-soluble hydrolyzable compound. The method further includes allowing the water-soluble hydrolyzable compound to hydrolyze in the subsurface formation to form an acid at 70° C. or greater, thereby acidizing the mixture to a reduced second pH and causing the alkaline nanosilica dispersion to gel into a solid and seal the subsurface formation. A composition for sealing a subsurface formation is also disclosed. The composition includes an aqueous mixture including water, an alkaline nanosilica dispersion, and a water-soluble hydrolyzable compound.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the extraction of a formation fluid sample using a fluid extraction tool including an elongated body and a sealing pad extending therefrom, the sealing pad having an opening for establishing fluidic communication between an earth formation and the elongated body. The sealing pad communicable with from a container holding a selective permeability agent (SPA) capable of modifying the permeability of one or more fluids within the formation. The container coupled with a device for injecting the SPA into the earth formation and extracting a formation fluid sample therefrom.

Abstract: A method of reducing lost circulation includes introducing an activation solution comprising an aqueous solution, Na2SiO3, and NaOH into the wellbore and introducing Saudi Arabian volcanic ash into the wellbore. The Saudi Arabian volcanic ash comprises SO3, CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, MgO, and K2O. The method further includes allowing the Saudi Arabian volcanic ash to contact the activation solution in the wellbore, thereby forming a geopolymer barrier between the wellbore and a subsurface formation to reduce lost circulation in the wellbore.

Abstract: A composition including crosslinked expandable polymeric microparticles capable of hydrolysis at or below neutral pH and a method of modifying the permeability to water of a subterranean formation by introducing such compositions into the subterranean formation. This disclosure further relates to compositions and methods for the recovery of hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean reservoir or formation subjected to CO2 or CO2 Water Alternating Gas flooding at low pH and increases the mobilization and/or recovery rate of hydrocarbon fluids present in the subterranean formations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plug arrangement including glass arranged in one or more seats in a plug housing, the seat or seats forming support members supporting the glass or glasses in an axial direction. At least one of the support members includes an axially displaceable split sleeve which, in one direction, includes a support ring/face abutting against the glass, and in the other direction a number of split sleeve arms arranged to rest against an edge arranged in the plug housing.

Abstract: A convertible composition comprising a nanosilica drilling fluid, the nanosilica drilling fluid comprising an aqueous based drilling mud, where the aqueous based drilling mud comprises water, and an alkaline nanosilica dispersion, where the alkaline nanosilica dispersion comprises nanosilica; and a chemical activator, the chemical activator operable to hydrolyze in the presence of water to produce an acid, where a weight ratio of the alkaline nanosilica dispersion to the chemical activator is between 1 to 0.001 and 1 to 0.25.

Abstract: A two-component lost circulation material (LCM) is provided. The two-component LCM includes a polymer component and a sodium hydroxide component. The polymer component may include may include a drilling fluid, a fibrous material such as polypropylene fibers, and an acrylic polymer, such as a 30% acrylic polymer solution. The sodium hydroxide component may include water and sodium hydroxide. The sodium hydroxide component is introduced to contact the polymer component to form the two-component LCM. Methods of lost circulation control and manufacture of a two-component LCM are also provided.

Abstract: Cement slurries, cured cements, and methods of making cured cement and methods of using cement slurries are provided. The cement slurries have, among other attributes, increased yield point, reduced density, improved mechanical properties, increased resistance to H2S, and may be used, for instance, in the oil and gas drilling industry. The cement slurry comprises cement precursor material, Saudi Arabian volcanic ash, and an aqueous solution. The Saudi Arabian volcanic ash comprises SO3, CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, MgO, and K2O and the cement slurry is free of any other SiO2 additive.

Abstract: A composition includes an oil phase; a water phase emulsified in the oil phase; a viscosifier including a carbon chain and a polar group disposed along the carbon chain; and a hydrophobic nanomaterial having an average particle size of less than about 1 ?m. The hydrophobic nanomaterial including a silane or siloxane molecule having a nonpolar chain disposed on a surface thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collecting device (1) for loosening and collecting particulate material from a well. The device includes a first end portion and a second end portion; a feed pipe (6) in the first end portion; a collecting container (8) including at least one container section (10), between the feed pipe (6) and the second end portion. A conveyor (18), in the feed pipe (6), moves the particulate material in toward the collecting device (1). The device further includes a tool (20) at the leading end portion of the conveyor (18) and a fluid outlet (38) at the second end portion; a mono pump (12) driven by a motor (22); and at least one container section (10) in a flow path (40) on the pressure side of the mono pump (12). A method for loosening and collecting particulate materials from a well by means of the collecting device (1) is described as well.

Abstract: A method may comprise: mixing a water having hardness at about 300 ppm or greater with a plurality of particulates, a swellable clay, a chelating agent at about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the water (BWOW), and an alkali metal base at about 0.01% to about 5% BWOW to produce a treatment fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A sealing device relates to a plug that includes a crusher mechanism, where the sealing device includes one or more glass layers positionable in a wellbore. The glass in a barrier phase bears against at least one seat or support sleeve arranged axially displaceably in the wellbore, where the at least one seat or support sleeve bears against the glass by means of a supporting hydraulic fluid in a pressure support chamber, the seat or support sleeve being configured to be released, be displaced axially, and to crush the glass when the supporting hydraulic fluid is released from the pressure support chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for enhancing the performance of concrete includes, providing a cementitious mixture comprising cement and processed high calcium fly ash; wherein a processing of the processed high calcium fly ash neutralizes a cementitious reactivity of a high calcium fly ash, wherein a pozzolanic reactivity of the processed high calcium fly ash is maintained during the processing of the high calcium fly ash. The processing of the high calcium fly ash includes hydrating and carbonating the high calcium fly ash. The processing further includes excavating the high calcium fly ash from a landfill or surface impoundment after the hydrating and carbonating. Also disclosed is a portland-pozzolan blended cement mixture with clinker, gypsum, and a pozzolanic material, such as processed high calcium fly ash. After processing, the cementitious reactivity of a high calcium fly ash is neutralized, while pozzolanic reactivity of the high calcium fly ash is maintained.

Abstract: A date tree trunk- and rachis-based lost circulation material (LCM) is provided. The date tree trunk and rachis LCM includes superfine date tree trunk fibers produced from date tree trunks and superfine date tree rachis fibers produced from date tree rachises. The date tree trunks and rachises may be obtained from the date tree waste produced by the processing of date trees in the production of date fruits. The date tree trunk and rachis LCM may include fibers having lengths in the range of about 20 microns to about 300 microns. Methods of lost circulation control using a date tree trunk and rachis LCM and manufacture of a date tree trunk and rachis LCM are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming a permanent plug in a subterranean formation include providing a solution of colloidal silica and pumping the colloidal silica into a bore of a subterranean well so that the colloidal silica penetrates pores of the subterranean formation. The colloidal silica within the pores of the subterranean formation is dehydrated to form a glass-like material within the pores of the subterranean formation.

Abstract: An oil-swellable lost circulation material (LCM) formed from an elastomeric polymer and a crosslinker amine is provided. The LCM may be formed from elastomeric polymer particles, a crosslinker amine, an anti-agglomerating agent, and may also be formed using a cure accelerator. A mixture of the elastomeric polymer particles, the crosslinker amine, the anti-agglomerating agent, and in some mixtures the cure accelerator, may be hot rolled at a temperature of at least 120° F. for a duration. The resulting LCM may swell by absorbing about 20 to about 34 times its weight when introduced to a loss circulation zone in the presence of a non-aqueous fluid such as a drilling mud or component of a drilling mud.

Abstract: A plug for a void in a mine to divert water having a rigid closed cell foam which fills the void. The rigid closed cell foam having a plurality of pipes disposed within the foam. The pipes distributed throughout the void. The pipes are positioned in the foam so the pipes are staggered in length vertically with respect to various heights in the void, and the pipes are positioned in the foam every 4? to 6? horizontally with respect to the void. A method for diverting water from a void in a mine.

Abstract: Packing fluids that include (a) an aqueous solvent, and optionally one or more water-miscible organic liquids; and (b) one or more organic cationic and/or alkali metal tungstates, molybdates, and/or silicates dissolved in the solvent are disclosed. The fluid may be substantially free of salts and esters of formic acid. The disclosure further relates to methods of making and using the packing fluids.

Abstract: A cement composition for use in a well that penetrates a subterranean formation comprising: hydrated lime; a silicate; and water, wherein the composition is substantially free of a hydraulic cement. A method of treating a subterranean formation comprising: introducing the cement composition into the subterranean formation; and allowing the cement composition to set.

Abstract: A method for completing a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation may include installing a sandface completion assembly in the wellbore; pumping a solids free fluid comprising chemical precursors into an annulus formed between the subterranean formation and the sandface completion assembly; triggering and/or controlling chemical reaction between the chemical precursors to form a plurality of solid particles in the annulus.

Abstract: This document relates to settable, hydraulic, non-Portland foamed cement compositions comprising nitrogen gas-generating compositions used for loss circulation control.

Abstract: A drilling fluid composition including a viscosifier, treated date pit particles which are i) de-oiled and ii) treated with a base or both a base and an acid, and an aqueous base fluid, wherein the treated date pit particles are present in an amount of 0.01-5 wt %, relative to a total weight of the drilling fluid composition. A method of making the drilling fluid composition by de-oiling date pit particles, treating with a base or a base and an acid in a freeze/thaw process, and adding the freeze/thaw mixture to the viscosifier and the aqueous base fluid. A process for drilling a subterranean geological formation with the drilling fluid composition.

Abstract: A method of conversion of a water-based mud to a gel-based LCM quickly to control lost circulation in a lost circulation zone in a wellbore during continuous drilling with a drilling mud, the drilling mud comprises a volcanic ash, water, a de-foamer, a pH buffer, and a polymer. The method comprises the steps of entering the lost circulation zone, determining a lost circulation volumetric flow rate, metering a first amount of a binder into the drilling mud to create a binder containing mud, pumping the binder containing drilling mud into the wellbore, and suspending metering of the first amount of the binder to the drilling mud after a pre-defined regulating period of time effective to permit the binder containing drilling mud to create a gel-based LCM operable to alter the lost circulation zone.

Abstract: A method of closing a fluid flow path in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment includes: supplying a flexible structure having a selected shape sufficient to seat on an opening of the fluid flow path, the flexible structure including pores of selected dimensions; determining seating of the flexible structure on the opening of the fluid flow path from a sensor measurement; and supplying a slurry containing a sealant to the flexible structure seated on the opening of the fluid flow path to plug the pores with the sealant to close the fluid flow path.

Abstract: The invention includes a system and method for determining and using liquid based chemical additives to modify the performance of various products used during downhole cementing of wells such as oil wells. The method comprises preparing a cement mix, determining a fluid properties profile for the mix corresponding to discrete elevations or sections within the well to be cemented, preparing chemical additives to modify the fluid properties of the mix, and pumping the cement mix while continuously injecting additives to ensure the cement mix conforms to the fluid properties profile.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibitor for use in aqueous fluids, e.g. brine, which contact a metal surface, contains a blend or cross-linked reaction product of a main chain type polybenzoxazine (MCTPB) and a chitosan component selected from the group consisting of chitosan, chitosan glycol, and combinations thereof. The MCTPB can be made by reacting formaldehyde, bisphenol A, and tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA). The corrosion inhibitor may contain a small amount of an inorganic acid and/or an organic acid.

Abstract: A method to control a heat transfer profile in a defined space, the method comprising the steps of introducing a thermally insulating packer fluid into the defined space such that the thermally insulating packer fluid forms a gelled solid and reduces a rate of heat transfer through the defined space as compared to a prior rate of heat transfer through the defined space before introducing the thermally insulating packer fluid, where the thermally insulating packer fluid comprises an acidic nanosilica dispersion and a polyamine.

Abstract: Cement slurries, cured cements, and methods of making cured cement and methods of using cement slurries are provided. The cement slurries have, among other attributes, improved rheology, such as improved flowability and pumpability and may be used, for instance, in the oil and gas drilling industry. The cement slurry contains water, a cement precursor material and a surfactant having the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group comprising from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and x is an integer from 1 and 10. The cured cement have improved strength and density properties due to reduced fluid loss and even placement during curing. The cured cement contains a surfactant having the formula R—(OC2H4)x—OH where R is a hydrocarbyl group comprising from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and x is an integer from 1 and 10.

Abstract: This document relates to settable, hydraulic, non-Portland foamed cement compositions comprising nitrogen gas-generating compositions used for loss circulation control.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a temporary wellbore sealant, comprising water, a gelling agent; and a filler, wherein: the filler has a lower specific gravity than the water of the sealant; and the sealant has a lower specific heat than the water of the sealant and a method of temporarily sealing a liquid filled wellbore therewith.

Abstract: This document relates to settable, non-hydraulic foamed cement compositions comprising nitrogen gas-generating compositions used for loss circulation control.

Abstract: A thermally insulating composition comprises: (A) an aqueous liquid, wherein the aqueous liquid is the continuous phase of the composition; (B) a particulate, wherein the particulate is silica, and wherein the particulate is a dispersed phase of the composition; and (C) an activator, wherein the activator causes at least some of the particulate to aggregate and form a network of at least the particulate, wherein the formation of the network causes the insulating composition to become a gel, and wherein the gelled insulating composition inhibits or prevents heat loss from two areas having different temperatures. A method of thermally insulating a portion of an annulus comprises: introducing the insulating composition into a portion of an annulus, wherein the gelled insulating composition inhibits or prevents heat loss from the portion of the annulus to an area adjacent to the outside of a second object.

Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation includes introducing cement composition into a wellbore, the cement composition including a pumpable slurry of cement comprising a copolymer capable of swelling in a gaseous environment. A composition includes a pumpable slurry of cement comprising a copolymer capable of swelling in a gaseous environment.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that utilize high-alumina refractory aluminosilicate pozzolans in well cementing. An embodiment discloses a method of cementing comprising: introducing a cement composition into a subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises: a component selected from the group consisting of cement kiln dust, Portland cement, and any combination thereof; a high-alumina refractory aluminosilicate pozzolan; and water; and allowing the cement composition to set.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for sealing subterranean spaces such as natural or induced fractures, vugs or annular spaces. The composition is composed of a base fluid consisting of a soluble alkali silicate, a gas generating additive, water, solids, and a setting agent. The gas generating additive may be coated or uncoated. The gas generating additive may also be in the form of a slurry. In the case of coated additives, the coating may act as a retarder or an accelerator to the expansion and setting agent of the soluble alkali silica. Similarly, the choice of carrier fluid in a slurry may retard or accelerate the expansion and setting of the alkali silicate-based plug.

Abstract: Methods of subterranean cementing involving cement compositions comprising particulate foamed elastomers and associated methods are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise introducing a cement composition into a subterranean location, wherein the cement composition comprises a hydraulic cement, a particulate foamed elastomer, and an aqueous fluid; and allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean location.

Abstract: A water-based drilling mud for use in cementing operations includes water, LASSENITE® pozzolan-based additive, a heavy-weight additive, a viscosifier, a dispersant and at least one of a set activator, a fluid loss control additive and a shale stabilizer. A method of using the same includes allowing a cement composition to mix with the water-based drilling mud and allowing the mixture of the cement composition and the water-based drilling mud to set.

Abstract: The invention relates to cementitious or grout compositions and drilling fluids including reinforcement fibers and methods relating thereto. The cementitious or grout compositions include dry blend material and reinforcement fibers. Each of the fibers can have one or more of a pre-selected mean length, denier, diameter and aspect ratio to improve dispersion in dry blending the cementitious or grout compositions.

Abstract: A method of treating a well the method including the steps of: (A) forming a fluid including: (i) a shear-thinning aqueous liquid phase; and (ii) an inorganic setting material; wherein the fluid is shear-thinning, pumpable, and settable; and (B) introducing the fluid into the well.

Abstract: A variety of methods and compositions for cementing with set-delayed cement. In one embodiment a method comprises providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising a hydraulic cement, water, and a primary retarder. The method further comprises activating the set-delayed cement composition through a retarder exchange whereby, a secondary retarder is added to the set-delayed cement composition to produce an activated cement composition. The activated cement composition is then allowed to set.

Abstract: A method for recovering crude oil from a reservoir that is penetrated by at least one injection well, the method comprising: injecting an aqueous displacement fluid comprising a solution of a zinc salt in an aqueous base fluid into the reservoir from the injection well wherein the aqueous base fluid has a total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration in the range of 200 to 250,000 ppmv (parts per million based on the volume of the aqueous base fluid), and a viscosity in the range of 1.00 to 2.00 centipoise (cP) at standard temperature and pressure; and wherein the aqueous displacement fluid has a dissolved zinc concentration in the range of 10 to 3,750 ppmv.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of monohydroxypolyalkylene oxides (MPAO) which are substantially free of diols, comprising the reaction of at least one monoalcohol as a starter with at least one alkylene oxide in the presence of at least one basic catalyst, the catalyst being used as a solution in water or alcohol or in solvent mixtures which comprise water and/or alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of stabilizing the bonding agent gelation time in the consolidation of a geological formation in the presence of one or more catalytically active substances, in which method a bonding agent is infiltrated into the formation, a portion of the infiltrated bonding agent is optionally expelled by flushing with a gas or a liquid, and the bonding agent remaining in the formation is cured. the bonding agent comprises a mixture of a) a heterocondensate, obtainable by hydrolysis and condensation of at least one hydrolyzable silicon compound and at least one metal, phosphorus or boron compound, the metal being selected from Al, Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Mg, Li, V, Nb, Ta, Zr and Hf, B) at least one organic polymerizable monomer or oligomer comprising a C-C double bond, and C) at least one thermal polymerization initiator without peroxide function.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing one or more clays within a subterranean formation comprises forming at least one treatment fluid comprising anionic silica particles, cationic silica particles, and at least one base material. The at least one treatment fluid is provided into a subterranean formation containing clay particles to attach at least a portion of the anionic silica particles and the cationic silica particles to surfaces of the clay particles and form stabilized clay particles. A method of treating one or more clays contained within a subterranean formation, and a treatment fluid for a subterranean formation.

Abstract: A tool for isolating objects in a wellbore using ferrofluids in a downhole system is provided. The downhole system can include a tool body, a source of ferrofluid, and a magnet. The magnet can magnetically couple with the ferrofluid from the source for arranging the ferrofluid adjacent to the tool body for isolating an object positioned in a wellbore from effects of fluids present in the wellbore.

Abstract: Methods and systems directed to controlling the rheology of settable compositions in subterranean formations. Embodiments include a method of controlling the rheology of a set-delayed cement composition, the method comprising: providing a set-delayed cement composition comprising water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; shearing the set-delayed cement composition in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent solids settling; storing the set-delayed cement in a pumpable fluid state for at least 1 day; activating the set-delayed cement composition; introducing the set-delayed cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the set-delayed cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Additional methods and systems are also provided.

Abstract: Methods including deactivation and activation of permeability modifiers for use in subterranean formation operations. A first treatment fluid may be introduced into a subterranean formation having a first treatment zone having a first aqueous permeability value, the first treatment fluid comprising a first aqueous base fluid and a deactivated permeability modifier. The deactivated permeability modifier may be adsorbed onto a surface of the first treatment zone. A second treatment may thereafter be introduced into the subterranean formation, the second treatment fluid comprising a second aqueous base fluid and a cyclodextrin compound. The second treatment fluid may contact the deactivated permeability modifier to activate the permeability modifier by complexing the deactivating surfactant with the cyclodextrin compound, thereby forming an activated permeability modifier adsorbed onto the surface of the first treatment zone and reducing the aqueous permeability of the first treatment zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of storing CO2 in a geological formation, said method comprising (i) injecting a first composition comprising CO2 into said formation; and (ii) injecting a second composition comprising CO2 and at least one CO2 soluble polymer into said formation, wherein steps (i) and (ii) are performed separately and in any order and wherein said first and second compositions are different.

Abstract: A tool for enhancing or directing magnetic fields using ferrofluids in a downhole system is provided. The downhole system can include a tool body, a source of ferrofluid, and a positioning magnet. The positioning magnet can magnetically couple with the ferrofluid from the source for enhancing or directing a magnetic field through at least a portion of an annulus between the tool body and a wellbore formation.

Abstract: Methods and systems including introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid and a fluid loss control package (FLCP). The FLCP comprises rigid non-degradable particulates and pliable degradable particulates. The FLCP forms a fluidic seal in the subterranean formation at a target interval, thereby providing fluid loss control therein.