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System and method for drilling a well that extends for a large horizontal distance

US9163465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Stuart R. Keller · Houston, US
Adel H. Younan · Sugar Land, US
Mark C. Gentry · Diemelstraße, US
Timothy J. Nedwed · Houston, US
Bruce A. Dale · Sugar Land, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2010
Grant date	Oct 20, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B21/12
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method and apparatus for extending the horizontal distance through which wells can be drilled. A horizontal tubular is used to convey a drillstring from a drilling rig toward a target location and a mud return line and pump on the surface is used to pump drilling mud returning from the bit back to the drilling rig.

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