CA1140457A - Method for recovering methane from coal seams - Google Patents
Method for recovering methane from coal seamsInfo
- Publication number
- CA1140457A CA1140457A CA000346852A CA346852A CA1140457A CA 1140457 A CA1140457 A CA 1140457A CA 000346852 A CA000346852 A CA 000346852A CA 346852 A CA346852 A CA 346852A CA 1140457 A CA1140457 A CA 1140457A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- cavity
- coal
- borehole
- underground
- process according
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
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Classifications
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
- E21B43/00—Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
- E21B43/25—Methods for stimulating production
- E21B43/26—Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
- E21F—SAFETY DEVICES, TRANSPORT, FILLING-UP, RESCUE, VENTILATION, OR DRAINING IN OR OF MINES OR TUNNELS
- E21F7/00—Methods or devices for drawing- off gases with or without subsequent use of the gas for any purpose
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- Fluid Mechanics (AREA)
- Solid Fuels And Fuel-Associated Substances (AREA)
- Piles And Underground Anchors (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7936334 | 1979-10-19 | ||
| GB7936334 | 1979-10-19 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1140457A true CA1140457A (en) | 1983-02-01 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000346852A Expired CA1140457A (en) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-03-03 | Method for recovering methane from coal seams |
Country Status (11)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4305464A (enExample) |
| EP (1) | EP0027678B1 (enExample) |
| JP (1) | JPS5664100A (enExample) |
| AU (1) | AU532961B2 (enExample) |
| BR (1) | BR8001575A (enExample) |
| CA (1) | CA1140457A (enExample) |
| DE (1) | DE3066452D1 (enExample) |
| ES (1) | ES490304A0 (enExample) |
| IN (1) | IN153859B (enExample) |
| TR (1) | TR21456A (enExample) |
| ZA (1) | ZA801293B (enExample) |
Families Citing this family (61)
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| US4665990A (en) * | 1984-07-17 | 1987-05-19 | William Perlman | Multiple-stage coal seam fracing method |
| US4566539A (en) * | 1984-07-17 | 1986-01-28 | William Perlman | Coal seam fracing method |
| US4533182A (en) * | 1984-08-03 | 1985-08-06 | Methane Drainage Ventures | Process for production of oil and gas through horizontal drainholes from underground workings |
| AU580813B2 (en) * | 1985-05-17 | 1989-02-02 | Methtec Incorporated. | A method of mining coal and removing methane gas from an underground formation |
| US4978172A (en) * | 1989-10-26 | 1990-12-18 | Resource Enterprises, Inc. | Gob methane drainage system |
| US5229017A (en) * | 1990-03-01 | 1993-07-20 | Dowell Schlumberger Incorporated | Method of enhancing methane production from coal seams by dewatering |
| US5133406A (en) * | 1991-07-05 | 1992-07-28 | Amoco Corporation | Generating oxygen-depleted air useful for increasing methane production |
| US5147111A (en) * | 1991-08-02 | 1992-09-15 | Atlantic Richfield Company | Cavity induced stimulation method of coal degasification wells |
| US5411098A (en) * | 1993-11-09 | 1995-05-02 | Atlantic Richfield Company | Method of stimulating gas-producing wells |
| US5400856A (en) * | 1994-05-03 | 1995-03-28 | Atlantic Richfield Company | Overpressured fracturing of deviated wells |
| US5474129A (en) * | 1994-11-07 | 1995-12-12 | Atlantic Richfield Company | Cavity induced stimulation of coal degasification wells using foam |
| US5964290A (en) * | 1996-01-31 | 1999-10-12 | Vastar Resources, Inc. | Chemically induced stimulation of cleat formation in a subterranean coal formation |
| US5967233A (en) * | 1996-01-31 | 1999-10-19 | Vastar Resources, Inc. | Chemically induced stimulation of subterranean carbonaceous formations with aqueous oxidizing solutions |
| US5944104A (en) * | 1996-01-31 | 1999-08-31 | Vastar Resources, Inc. | Chemically induced stimulation of subterranean carbonaceous formations with gaseous oxidants |
| US6425448B1 (en) | 2001-01-30 | 2002-07-30 | Cdx Gas, L.L.P. | Method and system for accessing subterranean zones from a limited surface area |
| US7073595B2 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2006-07-11 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for controlling pressure in a dual well system |
| US8297377B2 (en) | 1998-11-20 | 2012-10-30 | Vitruvian Exploration, Llc | Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface and tools therefor |
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| US6708764B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2004-03-23 | Cdx Gas, L.L.C. | Undulating well bore |
| US6280000B1 (en) | 1998-11-20 | 2001-08-28 | Joseph A. Zupanick | Method for production of gas from a coal seam using intersecting well bores |
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| US6679322B1 (en) | 1998-11-20 | 2004-01-20 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from the surface |
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| US7025154B2 (en) | 1998-11-20 | 2006-04-11 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for circulating fluid in a well system |
| US7048049B2 (en) | 2001-10-30 | 2006-05-23 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Slant entry well system and method |
| US6681855B2 (en) | 2001-10-19 | 2004-01-27 | Cdx Gas, L.L.C. | Method and system for management of by-products from subterranean zones |
| US6662870B1 (en) | 2001-01-30 | 2003-12-16 | Cdx Gas, L.L.C. | Method and system for accessing subterranean deposits from a limited surface area |
| US7360595B2 (en) | 2002-05-08 | 2008-04-22 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for underground treatment of materials |
| US6991047B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2006-01-31 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Wellbore sealing system and method |
| US6725922B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2004-04-27 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Ramping well bores |
| US6991048B2 (en) | 2002-07-12 | 2006-01-31 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Wellbore plug system and method |
| US7025137B2 (en) | 2002-09-12 | 2006-04-11 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Three-dimensional well system for accessing subterranean zones |
| US20050098314A1 (en) * | 2002-09-16 | 2005-05-12 | John Pope | Method and apparatus for desorbing methane from coal formations via pressure waves or acoustic vibrations |
| US8333245B2 (en) | 2002-09-17 | 2012-12-18 | Vitruvian Exploration, Llc | Accelerated production of gas from a subterranean zone |
| US6964308B1 (en) | 2002-10-08 | 2005-11-15 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method of drilling lateral wellbores from a slant well without utilizing a whipstock |
| US7264048B2 (en) | 2003-04-21 | 2007-09-04 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Slot cavity |
| US6932168B2 (en) * | 2003-05-15 | 2005-08-23 | Cnx Gas Company, Llc | Method for making a well for removing fluid from a desired subterranean formation |
| US7134494B2 (en) | 2003-06-05 | 2006-11-14 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for recirculating fluid in a well system |
| US7100687B2 (en) | 2003-11-17 | 2006-09-05 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Multi-purpose well bores and method for accessing a subterranean zone from the surface |
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| US7419223B2 (en) | 2003-11-26 | 2008-09-02 | Cdx Gas, Llc | System and method for enhancing permeability of a subterranean zone at a horizontal well bore |
| US7207395B2 (en) | 2004-01-30 | 2007-04-24 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for testing a partially formed hydrocarbon well for evaluation and well planning refinement |
| US7207390B1 (en) | 2004-02-05 | 2007-04-24 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Method and system for lining multilateral wells |
| US7222670B2 (en) | 2004-02-27 | 2007-05-29 | Cdx Gas, Llc | System and method for multiple wells from a common surface location |
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| US7353877B2 (en) | 2004-12-21 | 2008-04-08 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Accessing subterranean resources by formation collapse |
| US7373984B2 (en) | 2004-12-22 | 2008-05-20 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Lining well bore junctions |
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| US7571771B2 (en) | 2005-05-31 | 2009-08-11 | Cdx Gas, Llc | Cavity well system |
| US8113278B2 (en) | 2008-02-11 | 2012-02-14 | Hydroacoustics Inc. | System and method for enhanced oil recovery using an in-situ seismic energy generator |
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| US2508949A (en) * | 1949-04-07 | 1950-05-23 | Frank A Howard | Collection and removal of mine gas |
| US3384416A (en) * | 1965-03-24 | 1968-05-21 | Ruehl Walter | Method of degassing and fracturing coal seams |
| US3596993A (en) * | 1969-02-14 | 1971-08-03 | Mc Donnell Douglas Corp | Method of extracting oil and by-products from oil shale |
| US3814480A (en) * | 1973-03-23 | 1974-06-04 | Continental Oil Co | Method of controlling gas accumulation in underground mines |
| US3934649A (en) * | 1974-07-25 | 1976-01-27 | The United States Of America As Represented By The United States Energy Research And Development Administration | Method for removal of methane from coalbeds |
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| US4085971A (en) * | 1976-11-17 | 1978-04-25 | Occidental Minerals Corporation | Energy conserving mining system and method |
| US4089374A (en) * | 1976-12-16 | 1978-05-16 | In Situ Technology, Inc. | Producing methane from coal in situ |
| NL7800005A (nl) * | 1978-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | Stamicarbon | Werkwijze voor het in situ winnen van methaan uit zich op grote diepte bevindende koollagen. |
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1980
- 1980-03-03 CA CA000346852A patent/CA1140457A/en not_active Expired
- 1980-03-04 IN IN154/DEL/80A patent/IN153859B/en unknown
- 1980-03-05 ZA ZA00801293A patent/ZA801293B/xx unknown
- 1980-03-06 DE DE8080300682T patent/DE3066452D1/de not_active Expired
- 1980-03-06 EP EP80300682A patent/EP0027678B1/en not_active Expired
- 1980-03-07 US US06/128,469 patent/US4305464A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1980-03-12 AU AU56395/80A patent/AU532961B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1980-03-13 JP JP3095780A patent/JPS5664100A/ja active Pending
- 1980-03-14 ES ES490304A patent/ES490304A0/es active Granted
- 1980-03-14 TR TR21456A patent/TR21456A/xx unknown
- 1980-03-17 BR BR8001575A patent/BR8001575A/pt unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| ES8103260A1 (es) | 1981-02-16 |
| AU532961B2 (en) | 1983-10-20 |
| BR8001575A (pt) | 1981-04-28 |
| AU5639580A (en) | 1981-04-30 |
| JPS5664100A (en) | 1981-06-01 |
| DE3066452D1 (en) | 1984-03-15 |
| US4305464A (en) | 1981-12-15 |
| IN153859B (enExample) | 1984-08-25 |
| TR21456A (tr) | 1984-06-06 |
| ZA801293B (en) | 1981-02-25 |
| EP0027678B1 (en) | 1984-02-08 |
| EP0027678A1 (en) | 1981-04-29 |
| ES490304A0 (es) | 1981-02-16 |
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