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Method and apparatus associated with stimulation treatments for wells

US8490685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31Claims

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Assignee

EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY · US

Inventors

Randy C. Tolman · Marbleton, US
William A. Sorem · Katy, US
Kris J. Nygaard · Glendale, US
Jeff W. Simons · Rifle, US
Curtis W. Kofoed · Melba, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 24, 2006
Grant date	Jul 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B43/267
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons. In one embodiment, the method describes connecting multiple wells to a stimulation fluid pumping system via a pumping system manifold. The pumping system manifold is adjusted to provide a first well flow path from the stimulation fluid pumping system to a first well. Then, a first stimulation treatment is pumped into the first well. Concurrently with the pumping of the first stimulation treatment, a second well is prepared for a second stimulation treatment.

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