Cement compositions comprising sub-micron alumina and associated methods

(10)  US 2012/0190769 A1

(22) Mar. 30, 2012

(43) Jul. 26, 2012

(73) HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC., Houston, TX (US)

(57) Methods and compositions that comprise sub-micron alumina for accelerating setting of a cement composition. An embodiment includes a method of cementing in a subterranean formation. The method may comprise introducing a cement composition into the subterranean formation, wherein the cement composition comprises hydraulic cement, sub-micron alumina, and water. The method further may comprise allowing the cement composition to set in the subterranean formation. Another...