In situ thermal processing of a heavy oil diatomite formation
US7104319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/243
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An in situ process for treating a diatomite formation is provided. The process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the one or more heaters to a part of the formation such that heat from the one or more heat sources pyrolyzes at least some hydrocarbons within the part. Hydrocarbons may be produced from the formation.
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