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Fluid injection management method for hydrocarbon recovery

US8165816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2029

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

Abstract

A method for controlling fluid injection parameters to improve well interactions and control hydrofracture geometries is provided. The method incorporates a systematic, transient analysis process for determining the formation effective displacement, stress and excess pore pressure field quantities at any depth within a stratified subterranean formation resulting from the subsurface injection of pressurized fluids.

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