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Cryogenic well stimulation method

US5653287A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1995
Grant dateAug 5, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2015

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

Abstract

Hydrocarbon fluid recovery from wells extending into subterranean formations is stimulated by treatment of the near-wellbore formations with cryogenic liquid.

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