Methods for the treatment of subterranean wells involving injecting a
first fracturing fluid into a formation, and then injecting at least a
second fracturing fluid into the formation in order to create extended
conductive channels through a formation are described. The fracturing
fluids can be similar in density, viscosity, pH and the other related
characteristics. Alternatively, the fracturing fluids can differ in their
densities, viscosities, and pH, allowing for variations in the conductive
channels formed. Propping agents can also be included in one or both of
the injected fluids, further enhancing the conductive channels formed.
The described methods aid in minimizing proppant flowback problems
typically associated with hydraulic fracturing techniques.