High strain rate method of producing optimized fracture networks in reservoirs
US9062545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/263
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system of fracturing a geological formation penetrated by a borehole. At least one borehole is drilled into or proximate the geological formation. An energetic charge is placed in the borehole. The energetic charge is detonated fracturing the geological formation.
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