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Methods of well stimulation during drilling operations

US7503404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2004
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/25
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation; (b) stimulating a section of the subterranean; and (c) continuing the drilling operation Further, present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation; (b) stimulating a section of the subterranean formation; and (c) continuing the drilling operation.

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