Multi-tail hydrate inhibitors

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9676991
APP PUB NO 20160102240A1
SERIAL NO

14891018

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Low-dosage hydrate inhibitor (“LDHI”) compounds comprising multiple lipophilic tails and a hydrophilic head may be employed into fluids to inhibit agglomeration of hydrates, among other things. Suitable hydrophilic heads may include quaternary or tertiary ammonium cation moieties, and combinations thereof. Such LDHI compounds in some embodiments may include reaction products of DETA and/or other amines, fatty acid(s), and, optionally, alkyl halide(s). Compounds according to some embodiments may be employed in fluids in various environments, such as a conduit penetrating a subterranean formation, or a conduit carrying fluid in an industrial setting.

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032-3219

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Acosta, Erick J Sugar Land, US 25 159
Qu, Liangwei Spring, US 21 41
Sun, Yanqiu Houston, US 3 1
Zhao, Funian Tomball, US 17 35

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