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Cavity well system

US7571771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2005
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/085
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for accessing a subterranean zone includes forming a subterranean cavity coupled to a land surface and forming a plurality of substantially horizontal bores extending at least partially into the subterranean zone and intersecting the cavity.

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