| abstract |
The invention relates to enhancing the conductivity of fractures in a subterranean formation so as to enhance fluid flow therethrough. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method comprising: providing a proppant matrix composition, the proppant matrix composition comprising at least a plurality of proppant particulates and at least a plurality of composite particles, the composite particles comprising a degradable material and a filler material; introducing the proppant matrix composition to the fracture so as to form a proppant matrix in the fracture; and allowing the degradable material of the composite particles to degrade so as to form at least one void in the proppant matrix. |