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Method and system for maintaining and producing horizontal well bores

US4878539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1988
Grant dateNov 7, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A system for conducting operations in a well penetrating laterally into a subsurface producing formation. The system employs two strings of tubing. One string extends from the surface throughout the well; the other string extends from the surface to a position generally above the lateral section of the well. Both strings pass through a dual packer installed above the formation.

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