Inventors:
Joshuah S. HATHCOX - The Woodlands TX, US
Ryan P. COLLINS - Spring TX, US
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK
International Classification:
C04B 16/04, E21B 33/13
Abstract:
A grout used in horizontal directional drilling including a silica material present in an amount of from about % to about %, bentonite present in an amount of from about % to about %, a carbon source present in an amount of from about % to about %, an inorganic alkaline material present in an amount of from about % to about %, a fluid loss additive present in an amount of from about % to about %, a polymeric dispersant present in an amount of from about % to about %, and a polymeric flow enhancer present in an amount of from about % to about %, all by weight of the grout composition. Methods utilizing the grout include placing conduit in a hole, forming the grout slurry, and placing the grout slurry adjacent to the conduct.