In situ injection or production via a well using selective operation of multi-valve assemblies with choked configurations

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PATENT NO 11732559
APP PUB NO 20220145738A1
SERIAL NO

17583155

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Oil recovery can include providing a tubing string and isolation devices to define isolated intervals for an existing well previously operated using plug-and-perf and primary production. Valve assemblies are installed in respective isolated intervals, each valve assembly including at least two valves. The valve can be operated in open and closed configurations, and at least one open configuration provides choked flow via an elongated passage. The valves can have a housing and a shiftable sleeve. The valve assemblies can be operated to provide a desired openness based on the injectivity or other properties by shifting the sleeves of the valves. Different flow resistance levels can be provided to facilitate enhanced operations for water flooding and other oil recovery processes.

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  • NCS MULTISTAGE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Johnson, Timothy Calgary, CA 122 2300
Laun, Lyle Calgary, CA 20 28
Werries, Michael Calgary, CA 23 32

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