| abstract |
Systems and methods for optimizing stimulation fluids in the form of a hydrocarbon foam, an emulsion-based foam, an emulsion and a gelled stimulating fluid, each comprising Y-grade NGL, which is a mixture of unfractionated hydrocarbons comprising ethane, propane, butane, isobutane and pentane plus, the unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture being a by-product. a condensed and demethanized hydrocarbon stream. |