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Method for heating a hydrocarbon reservoir

US8534358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2009
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method is proposed for heating a hydrocarbons reservoir, comprising The method makes it possible to more precisely control injection of the steam into the wellbore, throughout the circulation phase, optimizing the steam injection flow rate throughout the circulation phase while still ensuring the safe operation of the steam circulation phase.

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