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
C166S256000, C166S267000, C166S272100, C166S302000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040397
ABSTRACT:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heat may also be applied to the formation to increase a permeability of the formation. In some embodiments, the permeability of a portion of the formation may increase to a relatively high permeability as compared to the initial permeability.
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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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