Abstract: This invention contemplates a method of enhancing oil and/or gas recovery by properly drilling injection and production wells into a reservoir, incorporating flow control valves and sensors in both sets of wells, and connecting these valves and sensors to a surface computer. The computer compares the fluid flow data from the valves and sensors to a theoretical flow model of the reservoir to determine actual fluid flow paths in the reservoir. The computer then determines the optimum fluid flow rates and paths and adjusts the valve open-close patterns and settings accordingly, to force the reservoir fluid flows into those paths. The computer continually performs these operations so as to constantly provide maximum sweep efficiency and therefore optimum reservoir productivity. In conjunction with the above methodology, the densities and viscosities of the injected fluids can be varied so that they can assist with the vertical movement of fluids within the reservoir.

Abstract: A well bore casing inserting and drilling method and apparatus comprising the simultaneous drilling and casing setting of an oil and/or gas well bore by supporting a drill bit and actuating motor therefor from the lower end of the well casing whereby the well casing is lowered into the well bore simultaneously with the penetration of the earth by the drill bit assembly, the motor and drill bit being releasably secured within a housing whereby the motor and drill bit may be retrieved through the internal bore of the casing for repair or replacement of the drill bit or other operational components of the apparatus.