Fishbone well configuration for SAGD
US10436000B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/305
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a particularly effective well configuration that can be used for SAGD and other steam based oil recovery methods. Fishbone multilateral wells are combined with SAGD, effectively expanding steam coverage. Preferably, an array of overlapping fishbone wells cover the pay, reducing water use and allowing more complete production of the pay.
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