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Control fracturing in unconventional reservoirs

US9494025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Vincent Artus · Houston, US
Chih-Ta Chen · New Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 3, 2014
Grant date	Nov 15, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B43/305
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The application is related to improving recovery of fracturing fluids from subterranean target earth intervals. The application is also related to improving hydrocarbon productivity of subterranean target earth intervals. The application is also related to controlling the development of fractures in subterranean target earth intervals.

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