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Method and apparatus for multilateral multistage stimulation of a well

US8220547B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2010
Grant dateJul 17, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2030

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

Abstract

A method enables stimulation of a well having a plurality of lateral wellbores. The method comprises deploying fracturing equipment downhole for isolated interaction with each lateral wellbore of the plurality of lateral wellbores. The method and the fracturing equipment are designed to enable fracturing of the plurality of lateral wellbores during a single mobilization.

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