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Oilfield area network communication system and method

US8154419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2007
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/26
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of conducting a well treatment service job. The method comprises assembling an oilfield communication network. The oilfield communication network comprises a plurality of mobile terminals distributed across a plurality of well sites and a plurality of base transceiver stations. Some of the mobile terminals are coupled to each other in wireless communication by the base transceiver stations. The method further comprises preparing a well for the well treatment service job, performing one or more well treatment steps, collecting one or more data parameters associated with the well treatment service job, and communicating the one or more data parameters from at least a first one of the mobile terminals via the oilfield communication network.

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