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Method for improving the effective permeability of formations

US4279301A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1979
Grant dateJul 21, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 13, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/305
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method to increase the effective permeability of a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation employing a deviated well-drilling scheme and a fracturing technique.

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