Methods of treating a subterranean formation to convert...

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2008-01-25

2009-12-15

Bagnell, David J (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for...

C166S308100

Reexamination Certificate

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07631691

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided that include the steps of providing wells in a formation, establishing one or more fractures in the formation, such that each fracture intersects at least one of the wells, placing electrically conductive material in the fracture, and applying an electric voltage across the fracture and through the material such that sufficient heat is generated by electrical resistivity within the material to heat and/or pyrolyze organic matter in the formation to form producible hydrocarbons.

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