Wells – Processes – Specific pattern of plural wells
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Suchfield, George (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Specific pattern of plural wells
C166S060000, C166S250150, C166S257000, C166S261000, C166S266000, C166S267000, C166S272100, C166S302000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040398
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating a relatively permeable formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The transferred heat may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section. A mixture of hydrocarbons may be produced from the selected section. In some embodiments, a reducing environment may be maintained in a portion of the formation.
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Berchenko Ilya Emil
de Rouffignac Eric Pierre
Fowler Thomas David
Ryan Robert Charles
Shahin, Jr. Gordon Thomas
Shell Oil Company
Suchfield George
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