Method for fracturing subterranean formations

Details Method for fracturing subterranean formations Method for fracturing subterranean formations

E - Fixed Constructions

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E21B 43/26 (2006.01) C09K 8/66 (2006.01) E21B 43/267 (2006.01)

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CA 2360626

A method of fracturing a formation with a fracturing fluid wherein the formation has particulate material that swells or migrates upon exposure to the fracturing fluid comprisies preparing a fracturing fluid comprising (1) a thickening compound comprising a first surfactant selected from the group consisting of a cationic surfactant having only a single cationic group, an amphoteric surfactant and a mixture thereof; and, an anionic surfactant; and, (2) water, wherein no or essentially no inorganic salt is added to the fracturing fluid; and using the fracturing fluid to fracture the formation. A method for recycling a fracturing fluid is also provided.

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