In-situ production of bitumen

Details In-situ production of bitumen In-situ production of bitumen

1998-10-26

2000-04-18

Neuder, William

Wells

Processes

Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166 50, 166263, 1662727, E21B 4324

Patent

active

060503351

ABSTRACT:
A system for in-situ production of bitumen comprises a steam injection well system which comprises a number of lateral sections that traverse the bitumen bearing formation partly above a basal water transition and/or thief zone such that a tip of each lateral section protrudes from the bitumen bearing formation into the basal water transition and/or thief zone.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4248302 (1981-02-01), Churchman
patent: 4344485 (1982-08-01), Butler
patent: 5339904 (1994-08-01), Jennings Jr., et al.
patent: 5511616 (1996-04-01), Bert

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

In-situ production of bitumen does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with In-situ production of bitumen, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and In-situ production of bitumen will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2329197