Abstract: Improved methods of completing wells penetrating subterranean corrosive fluid disposal zones are provided. The methods basically comprise the steps of preparing a pumpable, water compatible, corrosion resistant, hardenable epoxy sealing composition comprised of a hardenable epoxide containing liquid and a hardening agent, placing the epoxy sealing composition in the annulus between a string of pipe and a well bore penetrating a disposal zone and allowing the epoxy sealing composition to harden.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2001
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventors:
Larry S. Eoff, Jiten Chatterji, Roger S. Cromwell, Bobby J. King
Abstract: A method for the disposal of biosolids, such as municipal sewage waste, comprising injecting the biosolids into a subsurface injection formation. The method can include recovering methane generated from the degradation of the biosolids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 20, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 11, 2001
Assignee:
Terralog Technologies USA, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael S. Bruno, Maurice B. Dusseault, Roman Bilak