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Fishbone well configuration for in situ combustion

US8381810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2010
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/243
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An underground reservoir is provided comprising an injection well and a production well. The production well has a horizontal section oriented generally perpendicularly to a generally linear and laterally extending, upright combustion front propagated from the injection well.

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