Wells – Processes – Placing fluid into the formation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Glessner, Brian E. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Placing fluid into the formation
C166S272200
Reexamination Certificate
active
11074150
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for in-situ production of oil shale and gas (methane) hydrates wherein a network of fractures is formed by injecting liquified gases into at least one substantially horizontally disposed fracturing borehole. Heat is thereafter applied to liquify the kerogen or to dissociate the gas (methane) hydrates so that oil shale oil and/or gases can be recovered from the fractured formations.
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Dunlap Codding & Rogers P.C.
Glessner Brian E.
Leonard Kerry W.
Maguire James Q.
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