Well configuration for coinjection
US11156072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/168
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A well configuration for co-injection processes, wherein a horizontal producer well at the bottom of the pay is combined with injection or injection and producer wells that are vertical and above the lower horizontal production well. This well arrangement minimizes “blanket” effects by non-condensable gases.
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