Method of natural gas production

Details Method of natural gas production Method of natural gas production

2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Walker, Zakiya (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

In situ combustion

C166S272600, C166S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06973968

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for dissociating methane hydrate deposits in-situ is provided wherein an oxidizer fluid and a supply of fuel, both at a pressure higher than that of the methane hydrate deposit, are supplied and delivered to the methane hydrate deposit. The fuel is combusted downhole by reacting it with the oxidizer fluid to provide combustion products. The combustion products are placed in contact with a diluent fluid to produce a heated product fluid. The heated product fluid is injected into the methane hydrate deposit whereby methane is dissociated from the methane hydrate and made available for extraction. In addition, carbon dioxide may be made available to promote the formation of carbon dioxide hydrates from the liberated methane hydrate water.

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