The present invention provides improved lightweight well cement compositions useful for performing a variety of cementing applications in subterranean formations and particularly for cementing conductor pipe in offshore wells. A preferred cement composition basically comprises a hydraulic cement, an effective amount of an iron salt selected from the group of ferric chloride, ferrous chloride or mixtures thereof to reduce the transition time of the composition, sufficient water to form a pumpable slurry, an effective amount of a foaming additive for producing a foamed slurry, and sufficient gas to foam the slurry.
Apparatus And Methods For Preventing Or Limiting Rotation Of Cementing Plugs
Craig W. Roddy - Duncan OK, US Anthony M. Badalamenti - Katy TX, US
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK
International Classification:
E21B033/16
US Classification:
166291, 166156, 1661774, 1662421
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for preventing or limiting the rotation of downhole tools, such as cementing plugs, in a casing string during drillout. The apparatus includes an outer case and a radially expandable sleeve disposed therein. The sleeves will engage cementing plugs received therein. The sleeves radially expand when cementing plugs are received therein to grippingly engage the outer case and prevent or limit rotation thereof during drillout.
Foamed And Non-Foamed Cement Compositions Including Silane Treated Amorphous Silica And Methods
The present invention provides improved methods of cementing and cement compositions. A cement composition of the invention comprises hydraulic cement, silica hydrophobicized with a mixture of organosilicon compounds and water which upon hardening has high shear bond strength.
Cement Compositions Including Silane Treated Amorphous Silica
The present invention provides improved cement compositions comprising hydraulic cement, silica hydrophobicized with a mixture of organosilicon compounds and water.
Methods Of Cementing In Subterranean Formations Using Crack Resistant Cement Compositions
Craig W. Roddy - Duncan OK, US Bradley L. Todd - Duncan OK, US
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK
International Classification:
E21B 33/14
US Classification:
166277, 166292, 166293, 106805, 106810, 106823
Abstract:
The present invention relates to subterranean cementing operations, and more particularly, to methods of cementing in subterranean formations using cement compositions that autogenously cure voids that may form in such cement compositions. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of cementing in a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore comprising the steps of: placing a cement composition into the well bore, wherein the cement composition comprises a first cementitious component having a first set time and a second cementitious component having a second set time that is delayed relative to the first set time of the first cementitious component; allowing the first cementitious component to at least partially set; and allowing the second cementitious component to set after a delay period.
Methods Of Using Settable Compositions Comprising Cement Kiln Dust
Craig W. Roddy - Duncan OK, US Jiten Chatterji - Duncan OK, US D. Chad Brenneis - Marlow OK, US Bobby J. King - Duncan OK, US
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK
International Classification:
E21B 33/14
US Classification:
166293, 166292, 106707, 106716, 106819
Abstract:
The present invention provides settable compositions that comprise water and cement kiln dust. The settable compositions optionally may comprise an additive that comprises at least one of the following group: fly ash; shale; slag cement; zeolite; metakaolin; and combinations thereof. The settable compositions optionally may be foamed with a gas. Methods of cementing also are provided that comprise: providing the settable composition; introducing the settable composition into a location to be cemented; and allowing the settable composition to set therein. The location to be cemented may be above ground or in a subterranean formation.
Use Of Substantially Hydrated Cement Particulates In Drilling And Subterranean Applications
The present invention relates to substantially hydrated cement particulates. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising substantially hydrated cement particulates and associated methods of use in drilling and subterranean applications. These substantially hydrated cement particulates may be included in drilling and subterranean treatment fluids, inter alia, as carrier particles for admixtures, lost circulation materials, density-varying additives, proppants, and the like.
Contained Micro-Particles For Use In Well Bore Operations
The present invention relates to well bore operations, and more particularly, to contained micro-particles, and methods for using such contained micro-particles in cementing operations. An exemplary method of facilitating the use of micro-particles in a well bore fluid comprises the steps of providing contained micro-particles, and adding the contained micro-particles to the well bore fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the well bore fluids of the present invention comprise encapsulated micro-particles. In another exemplary embodiment, the well bore fluids of the present invention comprise pelletized micro-particles.
Halliburton
Senior Director and Chief Patent Counsel
Halliburton
Assistant General Counsel
Education:
Oklahoma State University 1987 - 1989
Master of Science, Masters, Entomology
Oklahoma State University 1983 - 1987
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Oklahoma
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctorates
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