Patent ID: 7441598
Filing Date: 2008-10-28
Classification: C09K,E21B

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: creating or enhancing at least two slots in an unconsolidated portion of a subterranean formation along a well bore, wherein the slots penetrate the subterranean formation in a direction approximately parallel to the direction of maximum horizontal stress of the unconsolidated portion of the subterranean formation and are positioned about 180 degrees from each other along the inner surface of the well bore; introducing a consolidating agent into the slots in the unconsolidated portion of the subterranean formation, wherein the consolidating agent comprises at least one consolidating agent selected from the group consisting of: a tackifying agent, an aqueous crosslinkable gel composition, a gelable aqueous silicate composition, a polymerizable organic monomer composition, and any mixture thereof; and creating or enhancing at least one fracture in a portion of the subterranean formation before the consolidating agent is permitted to cure.