Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-08
2010-12-07
Bates, Zakiya W (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S305100, C166S302000, C048S127700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07845414
ABSTRACT:
A method of producing natural gas from a heavy hydrocarbon-containing subterranean formation includes: placing a catalyst having at least one transition metal into the formation, injecting an anoxic stimulation gas into the formation, and collecting the natural gas generated in the formation. The method may be performed outside the context of a subterranean formation under controlled conditions. Thus, a method of producing natural gas from bitumen includes: providing an anoxic mixture of heavy hydrocarbons and a catalyst having at least one transition metal, adding an anoxic stimulation gas to the mixture, and heating the mixture in the presence of the stimulation gas.
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Bates Zakiya W
Ditrani Angela M
Petroleum Habitats, L.L.C.
Winstead PC
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