Wells – Processes – In situ combustion
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-19
2005-07-19
Kreck, John (Department: 3673)
Wells
Processes
In situ combustion
Reexamination Certificate
active
06918444
ABSTRACT:
A method for accelerating the conversion of kerogen to hydrocarbons in a subterranean formation containing organic-rich rock that is located in the vicinity of reservoir-quality strata. Sufficient heat is generated in the reservoir-quality strata such that it heats the organic-rich rock in the subterranean formation and accelerates the conversion of kerogen to hydrocarbons in the formation.
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Bohacs Kevin M.
Passey Quinn R.
Thomas Michele M.
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Kreck John
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