Method of reducing sand production from a wellbore

Details Method of reducing sand production from a wellbore Method of reducing sand production from a wellbore

2004-11-10

2008-11-18

Suchfield, George (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Perforating, weakening, bending or separating pipe at an...

C166S050000, C166S250100, C166S297000, C166S308100, C299S017000

Reexamination Certificate

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07451818

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for the reduction of inflow of rock particles from an earth formation into a wellbore for the production of hydrocarbon fluid. The method comprises creating a zone of reduced compressive stiffness around the wellbore by removing rock material from the wall of the wellbore.

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