Staggered Well Design for Efficient Resource Recovery
System and Method for Recovering Energy or Minerals from a Reservoir
Tags: IIT Madras, India, Energy & Environment
IIT Madras has developed a system and method for recovering energy or minerals from reservoirs using a staggered well design with vertical and angled portions to optimize resource extraction. This technology enhances hydrocarbon recovery and addresses inefficiencies in traditional methods by employing precision drilling and flexible well configurations tailored to diverse geological conditions. Applications span the extraction of oil, gas, geothermal energy, and minerals for the energy, chemical, and petroleum industries. It reduces environmental impacts and operational costs while increasing productivity through advanced methodologies and adaptable system designs. The innovation is protected by a granted patent (IN 435587), reflecting its significance in sustainable resource recovery.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Device; Process & Method
TRL: 4 - minimum viable product built in lab
Industry or Tech Area: Energy Harvesting & Capture; Energy Efficiency
