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Non-cryogenic nitrogen for on-site downhole drilling and post drilling operations

US6041873A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1998
Grant dateMar 28, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for enhancing gas or oil production by delivering a nitrogen rich gas produced from a non-cryogenic source into the well and/or reservoir where the gas and/or oil is located.

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