Diluent-enhanced in-situ combustion hydrocarbon recovery...

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2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Suchfield, George (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

In situ combustion

C166S269000, C166S272100, C166S270100, C166S272600, C166S272700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07984759

ABSTRACT:
A modified process for recovering oil from an underground reservoir using the toe-to-heel in situ combustion process. A diluent, namely a hydrocarbon condensate, is injected within a horizontal wellbore portion, preferably proximate the toe, of a vertical-horizontal well pair, or alternatively into an adjacent injection well, or both, to increase mobility of oil.

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