Enhanced geothermal systems and reservoir optimization
US8272437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for maximizing energy recovery from a subterranean formation are herein disclosed. According to one embodiment, a selected subterranean open-hole interval is isolated and at least one fracture is stimulated in the isolated subterranean open-hole interval.
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