| abstract |
Underground formation fracturing compositions comprise a fracturing fluid composition for use in fracturing underground formations, such as oil or gas wells, comprising at least one substantially anhydrous aliphatic alcohol, a non-ionic homopolymer to form a gel with the alcohol and having a molecular weight from about 4 million to about 5 million, and as gel activating agent an alkali metal halide or an alkaline earth metal halide. A gel breaker comprising a salt containing iron or chromium, can be present. |