Surface pressure controlled gas vent system for horizontal wells
US10907450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gas vent system for use in a wellbore that includes a substantially horizontal portion is provided. The gas vent system includes a gas vent conduit positioned within the wellbore. The gas vent conduit defining a gas vent intake passage situated within the substantially horizontal portion of the wellbore and configured to facilitate a flow of gaseous substances therethrough. A gas vent valve coupled to the gas vent conduit and situated outside the wellbore. The gas vent valve controls the flow of gaseous substances through the gas vent conduit.
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