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EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY

1,405Patents
1,168Active
1,405Granted
64Portfolio score

Filing activity: Mar 19, 1996 → Jan 10, 2022 · 261 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US9471969B2 Methods for differential image quality enhancement for a multiple detector system, systems and use thereof Electricity 997 Active
US6543538B2 Method for treating multiple wellbore intervals Fixed Constructions 332 Expired
US6394184B2 Method and apparatus for stimulation of multiple formation intervals Fixed Constructions 247 Expired
US6480790B1 Process for constructing three-dimensional geologic models having adjustable geologic interfaces Physics 179 Expired
US7331385B2 Methods of treating a subterranean formation to convert organic matter into producible hydrocarbons Fixed Constructions 177 Expired
US6918444B2 Method for production of hydrocarbons from organic-rich rock Fixed Constructions 140 Expired
US7128150B2 Acid gas disposal method Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 138 Expired
US6755251B2 Downhole gas separation method and system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 137 Expired
US6907737B2 Method for utilizing gas reserves with low methane concentrations and high inert gas concentrations for fueling gas turbines Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 122 Expired
US9617914B2 Systems and methods for monitoring gas turbine systems having exhaust gas recirculation Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 120 Active
US6102119A Method for installing tubular members axially into an over-pressured region of the earth Fixed Constructions 119 Expired
US6520255B2 Method and apparatus for stimulation of multiple formation intervals Fixed Constructions 114 Expired
US9284819B2 Assembly and method for multi-zone fracture stimulation of a reservoir using autonomous tubular units Fixed Constructions 113 Active
US6668943B1 Method and apparatus for controlling pressure and detecting well control problems during drilling of an offshore well using a gas-lifted riser Fixed Constructions 99 Expired
US6662872B2 Combined steam and vapor extraction process (SAVEX) for in situ bitumen and heavy oil production Fixed Constructions 97 Expired
US7516792B2 Remote intervention logic valving method and apparatus Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 97 Expired
US9903192B2 Safety system for autonomous downhole tool Fixed Constructions 93 Active
US6543535B2 Process for stimulating microbial activity in a hydrocarbon-bearing, subterranean formation Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 91 Expired
US7896105B2 Method of drilling and production hydrocarbons from subsurface formations Fixed Constructions 90 Active
US7631691B2 Methods of treating a subterranean formation to convert organic matter into producible hydrocarbons Fixed Constructions 88 Active
US7059407B2 Method and apparatus for stimulation of multiple formation intervals Fixed Constructions 83 Expired
US6603313B1 Remote reservoir resistivity mapping Physics 80 Expired
US6814141B2 Method for improving oil recovery by delivering vibrational energy in a well fracture Fixed Constructions 80 Expired
US10138713B2 Autonomous wellbore devices with orientation-regulating structures and systems and methods including the same Fixed Constructions 78 Active
US6053007A Process for separating a multi-component gas stream containing at least one freezable component Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 78 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.