In-situ combustion in hydrocarbon-bearing formations

Details In-situ combustion in hydrocarbon-bearing formations In-situ combustion in hydrocarbon-bearing formations

1984-08-13

1986-10-07

Suchfield, George A.

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Processes

In situ combustion

166261, 166262, 166270, 166300, E21B 4324, E21B 43243

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046153918

ABSTRACT:
Finely divided, preferably colloidally sized magnesium metal particles in an aqueous suspension are infused throughout a hydrocarbon-bearing formation and combusted or reacted with water for in-situ combustion to heat the formation.

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