Solution mining and heating by oxidation for treating hydrocarbon containing formations
Patent
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OSTI ID:988402
- Bellaire, TX
- Houston, TX
A method for treating an oil shale formation comprising nahcolite includes providing a first fluid to a portion of the formation. A second fluid is produced from the portion. The second fluid includes at least some nahcolite dissolved in the first fluid. A controlled amount of oxidant is provided to the portion of the formation. Hydrocarbon fluids are produced from the formation.
- Research Organization:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,549,470
- Application Number:
- 11/584,799
- OSTI ID:
- 988402
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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