System and method for drilling wellbores
US7849935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method are provided for drilling a wellbore. The wellbore is formed with a drilling tool that cuts through a formation. A pumping system removes cuttings from the drilling tool and also transports the cuttings along at least a portion of the wellbore formed behind the drilling tool.
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