High power laser hydraulic fracturing, stimulation, tools systems and methods
US10053967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There are provided high power laser perforation, hydraulic fracturing systems, tools and methods for the stimulation and recovery of energy sources, such as hydrocarbons, from a formation. These systems, tools and methods provide predetermined laser beam energy patterns, to provide for the down hole volumetric removal of custom geometries of materials, sealing of perforations, reperforations, refractures and other downhole actives.
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