Micro proppants for far field stimulation
US8985213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/267
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A subterranean zone surrounding a well bore is fractured with a fracturing fluid. Micro proppant of 200 mesh or smaller is pumped into far field fractures of the subterranean zone and props the far field fractures open.
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