Thermal processes for subsurface formations
US7942203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/07
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of a subsurface formation. Heat may transfer from one or more heaters to a part of a formation. In some embodiments, heat from the one or more heat sources may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons in a part of a subsurface formation. Hydrocarbons and/or other products may be produced from a subsurface formation. Certain embodiments describe apparatus, methods, and/or processes used in treating a subsurface or hydrocarbon containing formation.
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