Method for production of hydrocarbons using caverns
US9322253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/385
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide a system and methods for the production of hydrocarbons. The method includes flowing a stream directly from a hydrocarbon reservoir to a cavern and performing a phase separation of the stream within the cavern to form an aqueous phase and an organic phase. The method also includes flowing at least a portion of the aqueous phase or the organic phase, or both, directly from the cavern to a subsurface location and offloading at least a portion of the organic phase from the cavern to a surface.
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