Wellbore system

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2006-11-14

2009-12-29

Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)

Wells

Wells with lateral conduits

C166S052000, C166S245000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07637316

ABSTRACT:
A wellbore system is provided for the production of hydrocarbon fluid from a hydrocarbon fluid reservoir (4) in an earth formation. The wellbore system comprises a first wellbore (18) drilled from a first surface location at a horizontal distance from the hydrocarbon fluid reservoir, the first wellbore having a lower section (10) extending from a rock formation outside the reservoir, into the reservoir, and a second wellbore (20) drilled from a second surface location horizontally displaced from the first surface location. The second wellbore (20) extend towards the first wellbore (18) and is in fluid communication with the reservoir (4) via said lower section (10) of the first wellbore.

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