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Method for completing a well in a coal formation

US5853224A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1997
Grant dateDec 29, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/263
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for completing a well penetrating a solid carbonaceous subterranean formation by positioning a perforating gun in an uncased portion of a wellbore penetrating the solid carbonaceous subterranean formation; perforating the coal formation; and, producing fluids and particulate coal from the coal formation through the well to form a cavity in the coal formation surrounding the well.

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