Vertical drilling and fracturing methodology
US10815766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/267
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for drilling and fracturing a subterranean formation includes drilling a substantially horizontal pilot well from a previously drilled vertical pilot well. A plurality of substantially vertical sidetracks is drilled from the horizontal pilot well. Fracturing fluid is pumped into the plurality of vertical sidetracks to hydraulically fracture the subterranean formation.
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