David A Attaway

US Patent:

7168490, Jan 30, 2007

Filed:

Feb 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/788147

Inventors:

Robert S. Taylor - Calgary, CA
Robert S. Lestz - Missouri City TX, US
Audis Byrd - Katy TX, US
Ronald G. Dusterhoft - Katy TX, US
David Attaway - Missouri City TX, US
Gary P. Funkhouser - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - San Ramon CA

International Classification:

E21B 43/04
E21B 43/26

US Classification:

166278, 166300, 1663084, 507203, 507236, 507238, 507922, 507925

Abstract:

The present invention relates to servicing fluids for use in subterranean operations. More particularly, the present invention relates to improved servicing fluids comprising optimized hydrocarbon blends and methods of using such servicing fluids in subterranean formations. One embodiment of the preset invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation comprising the steps of providing a servicing fluid comprising a hydrocarbon blend wherein the hydrocarbon blend comprises at least about 65% hydrocarbons having from 6 carbons (C) to eleven carbons (C); and placing the servicing fluid into the subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a subterranean servicing fluid comprising a hydrocarbon blend wherein the hydrocarbon blend comprises at least about 65% hydrocarbons having from 6 carbons (C) to eleven carbons (C).