WELL BORE FLUID REDISTRIBUTION AND FLUID DISPOSAL

摘要

Redistribution of fluids present in well bore environments is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention may be the redistribution of water produced in a coal bed methane well. The redistribution of water from one aquifer (27) to another aquifer in accordance with the present invention is also disclosed. Furthermore, the injection of a reservoir formation (39) with water, and in some embodiments as a flood of the reservoir formation, in accordance with the present invention is also disclosed. Each of the embodiments of the present invention is disclosed as methods and processes as well as one or more device or apparatus. Such processes and tools may avoid the requirement for surface discharge of water produced in a well bore and may minimize the regulatory costs associated with such water handling. Methods of compliance, water disposal, aquifer recharge, transfer of water from one aquifer to another, and obtaining a permit are also disclosed.