Apparatuses, systems and methods for producing hydrocarbon material from a subterranean formation using a displacement process
US11549344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatuses, systems and methods for controlling production of hydrocarbon material disposed within a subterranean formation are provided. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing hydrocarbon material by displacement via flow communication station of a production well. Working states of the production well are analyzed by setting the flow communication stations in the working state, producing hydrocarbon material while in the working state, and sensing a characteristic of the produced material while in the working state. A working state that optimizes operating parameters of the of the production well is determined based on the sensed characteristic, and the production well is subsequently operated in that working state.
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