Wells – Processes – Specific pattern of plural wells
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-17
2006-01-17
Kreck, John (Department: 3673)
Wells
Processes
Specific pattern of plural wells
C166S313000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06986388
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for accessing subterranean resources from a limited surface area includes a first well bore extending from the surface to the target zone. The first well bore includes an angled portion disposed between the target zone and the surface to provide an offset between a surface location of the first well bore and an intersection of the first well bore with the subterranean resource. The system also includes an articulated well bore extending from the surface to the target zone. The articulated well bore is offset from the first well bore at the surface and intersects the first well bore proximate the target zone. The system further includes a well bore pattern extending from the intersection of the first well bore and the articulated well bore in the target zone to provide access to the target zone.
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Rial Monty H.
Zupanick Joseph A.
CDX Gas, LLC
Kreck John
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