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Method and apparatus for stimulating production in a wellbore

US8453736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2010
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In an aspect, method for stimulating fluid flow in a wellbore is provided, the method including placing a fluid jetting valve in a tubular, conveying the tubular in a wellbore with the fluid jetting valve in a closed position and changing a pressure within the tubular to move the fluid jetting valve to an open position. In addition, the method includes directing a stimulation fluid through the open fluid jetting valve into a wall of the wellbore and moving the fluid jetting valve to a permanently closed position via a passive control device.

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