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Precision marking of subsurface locations

US8646520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2011
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F1/445
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for performing a downhole operation includes marking at least one location in a wellbore using a magnetized material. The magnetized material may generate a magnetic field stronger than a magnetic field generated in the wellbore by a surrounding formation.

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