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Methane production from carbonaceous subterranean formations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5116271
This patent describes a method for producing methane from a solid carbonaceous subterranean formation penetrated by at least on injection well and at least one production well. It comprises: injecting a gas, consisting essentially of an inert gas through the injection well and into the solid carbonaceous subterranean formation; and producing a composition comprising inert gas and methane from the production well.
Assignee:
Amoco Corp., Chicago, IL (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5014785; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-391212
OSTI ID:
5116271
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English