Method of increasing reservoir permeability
US8287050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02C20/40
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In one configuration, the present invention is directed to a method and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing deposit. One or more underground excavations designed to at least partially cave in are used to increase the permeability of the deposit.
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