Method and apparatus for removing liquid from a horizontal well
US9435163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for removing liquid from a horizontal wellbore is disclosed. The system and methods utilize multi-conduit tubing associated with one or more liquid intake port(s) positioned at selected locations along the tubing and positioned within a wellbore. The one or more liquid intake ports are typically placed at liquid accumulation points along the primarily horizontal section of the wellbore.
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