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Method and apparatus for removing liquid from a horizontal well

US9435163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 26, 2014
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 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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