Cement comprising barite, a process for preparing such cement, and methods
of cementing in a subterranean formation or well bore using such cement are provided.
The cement is prepared by introducing coarse barite to the cement, the course barite
comprising particles having a particle size primarily greater than about 125 microns.
The presence of the coarse barite in the cement causes the cement to have a relatively
low viscosity. Introducing the barite to the cement also increases the density
of the cement, thus rendering the cement capable of controlling high hydrostatic
pressures in a well bore.