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Disposal of slurry in underground geologic formations

US7905683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateMar 15, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W10/20
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The current invention provides processes and apparatuses for introducing slurry into underground geological formations thereby disposing of the slurry, while also sequestering carbon dioxide and collecting methane from the slurry.

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