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Applications of advanced isotope geochemistry of hydrocarbons and inert gases to petroleum production engineering

US10415379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2016
Grant dateSep 17, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B49/0875
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method is provided for enhancing hydrocarbon production. The method and system involve geochemistry analysis and include multiply substituted isotopolog and position specific isotope geochemistry. The method and system involve using clumped isotope and position specific isotope signatures to enhance monitoring of well and stimulation performance.

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