Compositions produced using an in situ heat treatment process
US7604052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S166/902
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems, methods, and heaters for treating a subsurface formation are described herein. At least one method for producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation includes providing heat to the subsurface formation using an in situ heat treatment process. One or more formation particles may be formed during heating of the subsurface formation. Fluid that includes hydrocarbons and the formation particles may be produced from the subsurface formation. The formation particles in the produced fluid may include cenospheres and have an average particle size of at least 0.5 micrometers.
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