Patent · US Expired

Method of gravel packing for a gas storage and production system

US6763885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2002
Grant dateJul 20, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/30
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gas storage and production system decreases production of formation sand and permits high gas flow rates in storing and producing operations. In a described embodiment, different flowpaths are used for injecting and withdrawing gas from a subterranean formation. In another embodiment, a gravel pack is confined to a set volume, so that it is not expanded when gas flows at a relatively high rate therethrough.

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