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Method for determining the reservoir properties of a solid carbonaceous subterranean formation

US5501273A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1994
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/006
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for determining the reservoir properties of a solid carbonaceous subterranean formation is disclosed. The method uses field data obtained from an injection/flow-back test, which utilizes a gaseous desorbing fluid, in conjunction with reservoir modeling techniques to determine the reservoir quality and the enhanced methane recovery characteristics of the formation.

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