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Method for refracturing zones in hydrocarbon-producing wells

US5273115A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/261
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method is provided for refracturing a well which has previously been hydraulically fractured in a lower zone or in the same zone. A sealing material is injected and allowed to solidify, the well is reperforated and refractured.

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