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Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within boundaries

US9286437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2010
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16Z99/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).

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