The present invention relates to improved methods for completing well bores along
producing zones and, more particularly, to methods for strengthening near well
bore subterranean formations. Some embodiments of the present invention provide
a method of strengthening the near well bore region of a subterranean formation
comprising the steps of isolating a zone of interest along a well bore; either
hydrajetting a slot in the zone of interest or acidizing the zone of interest to
create wormholes; filling the slot or wormholes with a consolidation material wherein
the viscosity of the consolidation material is sufficient to enable the consolidation
material to penetrate a distance into the formation; and, allowing the consolidation
material to substantially cure.