In situ heat treatment from multiple layers of a tar sands formation
Abstract
A method for treating a tar sands formation is disclosed. The method includes providing a drive fluid to a first hydrocarbon containing layer of the formation to mobilize at least some hydrocarbons in the first layer. At least some of the mobilized hydrocarbons are allowed to flow into a second hydrocarbon containing layer of the formation. Heat is provided to the second layer from one or more heaters located in the second layer. At least some hydrocarbons are produced from the second layer of the formation.
- Inventors:
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- Bellaire, TX
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1014725
- Patent Number(s):
- 7841408
- Application Number:
- U S Patent Application 12/106,026
- Assignee:
- Shell Oil Company (Houston, TX)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C09 - DYES C09K - MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS, NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
C - CHEMISTRY C10 - PETROLEUM, GAS OR COKE INDUSTRIES C10G - CRACKING HYDROCARBON OILS
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Vinegar, Harold J. In situ heat treatment from multiple layers of a tar sands formation. United States: N. p., 2010.
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Vinegar, Harold J. In situ heat treatment from multiple layers of a tar sands formation. United States.
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"In situ heat treatment from multiple layers of a tar sands formation". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1014725.
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