Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within boundaries
US9611729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16Z99/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
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Abstract
Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
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