The present invention provides settable compositions that comprise water
and cement kiln dust. The settable compositions optionally may comprise
an additive that comprises at least one of the following group: fly ash;
shale; slag cement; zeolite; metakaolin; and combinations thereof. The
settable compositions optionally may be foamed with a gas. Methods of
cementing also are provided that comprise: providing the settable
composition; introducing the settable composition into a location to be
cemented; and allowing the settable composition to set therein. The
location to be cemented may be above ground or in a subterranean
formation.