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Electrical and static fracturing of a reservoir

US9567839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/003
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method is provided for fracturing a geological hydrocarbon reservoir, including the static fracturing of the reservoir by hydraulic pressure, and the electrical fracturing of the reservoir by generating an electric arc in a well drilled into the reservoir. This enables the improved fracturing of the reservoir.

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