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Method and system for identifying and sampling hydrocarbons

US9829602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2015
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/241
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and system is described to exploration and development hydrocarbon resources. The method involves operations for exploring and developing hydrocarbons with one or more unmanned vehicles. The unmanned vehicles are used to obtain one or more samples that may be used to identify hydrocarbon systems, such as hydrocarbon seeps.

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