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Methods of using settable compositions comprising cement kiln dust

  • US 7,204,307 B2
  • Filed: 05/25/2006
  • Issued: 04/17/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • (a) providing a settable composition comprising water and cement kiln dust;

    (b) introducing the settable composition into a subterranean formation; and

    (c) including at least one step selected from the group consisting of;

    (i) allowing the settable composition to set so as to seal a void located in a pipe string disposed in the subterranean formation, and/or located in a cement sheath located in the annulus between the pipe string and the subterranean formation;

    (ii) allowing the settable composition to set so as to seal a portion of a gravel pack; and

    (iii) allowing the settable composition to set to form a kickoff plug in the subterranean formation;

    drilling a well bore in the subterranean formation wherein the kickoff plug changes the direction of the well bore.

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