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Cryogenic coal bed gas well stimulation method

US5464061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1994
Grant dateNov 7, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/2605
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methane gas recovery from wells extending into subterranean coal seams is stimulated by treatment of near-wellbore coal seam with cryogenic liquid.

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