High power laser perforating and laser fracturing tools and methods of use
US9719302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There are provided high power laser perforating tools and methods of delivering laser energy patterns that enhance the flow of energy sources, such as hydrocarbons, from a formation into a production tubing or collection system. These tools and methods precisely deliver predetermined laser beam energy patterns, to provide for custom geometries in a formation. The patterns and geometries are tailored and customized to the particular geological and structural features of a formation and reservoir.
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