| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7549470 |
Solution mining and heating by oxidation for treating hydrocarbon containing formations |
June 23, 2009 |
| 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 |
| 7322410 |
Controllable production well packer |
January 29, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method for operating an electrically powered device in a packer using the piping structure of the well as an electrical conductor for providing power and/or communications. The electrically powered device may comprise an electrically controllable valve, a communications |
| 7259688 |
Wireless reservoir production control |
August 21, 2007 |
| A reservoir production control system includes a plurality of wells for producing a reservoir linked to a central computer over a downhole communication network and a surface communication network. Both the downhole and the surface communication networks are wireless communications p |
| 7225866 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation using a pattern of heat sources |
June 5, 2007 |
| A oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temper |
| 7147059 |
Use of downhole high pressure gas in a gas-lift well and associated methods |
December 12, 2006 |
| A gas-lift petroleum well and method for producing petroleum products using downhole pressurized gas to provide lift. The gas-lift well having a well casing, a production tubing, a packer, and a gas-lift valve. The well casing extends within a wellbore of the well, and the wellbore e |
| 7128153 |
Treatment of a hydrocarbon containing formation after heating |
October 31, 2006 |
| A method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation is provided. In one embodiment, heat from one or more heaters may be provided to at least a portion of the formation. Heat may be allowed to transfer from the one or more heaters to at least a part of the formation. In certain |
| 7104319 |
In situ thermal processing of a heavy oil diatomite formation |
September 12, 2006 |
| An in situ process for treating a diatomite formation is provided. The process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the one or more heaters to a part of the formation such that heat from the |
| 7096953 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation using a movable heating element |
August 29, 2006 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature |
| 7096942 |
In situ thermal processing of a relatively permeable formation while controlling pressure |
August 29, 2006 |
| A method for treating a relatively permeable formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The t |
| 7096941 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation with heat sources located at an edge of a coal la |
August 29, 2006 |
| A coal containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis |
| 7077198 |
In situ recovery from a hydrocarbon containing formation using barriers |
July 18, 2006 |
| A method is described for inhibiting migration of fluids into and/or out of a treatment area undergoing an in situ conversion process. Barriers in the formation proximate a treatment area may be used to inhibit migration of fluids. Inhibition of migration of fluids may occur before, duri |
| 7073594 |
Wireless downhole well interval inflow and injection control |
July 11, 2006 |
| An apparatus and methods of electrically controlling downhole well interval inflow and/or injection. The downhole controllable well section having a communications and control module, a sensor, an electrically controllable valve and an induction choke. The electrically controllable v |
| 7040399 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation using a controlled heating rate |
May 9, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired tempera |
| 7040398 |
In situ thermal processing of a relatively permeable formation in a reducing environment |
May 9, 2006 |
| A method for treating a relatively permeable formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The t |
| 7040397 |
Thermal processing of an oil shale formation to increase permeability of the formation |
May 9, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis tempe |
| 7036583 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to increase a porosity of the f |
May 2, 2006 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyr |
| 7032660 |
In situ thermal processing and inhibiting migration of fluids into or out of an in situ oil shal |
April 25, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Fluid migration into and/or out of a treatment area in the formation may be inhibited. In some embodiments, a barrier may be used to inhibit migration of fluids into and/or out of the treatment area. Heat may be |
| 7017661 |
Production of synthesis gas from a coal formation |
March 28, 2006 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a synthesis gas product |
| 7004251 |
In situ thermal processing and remediation of an oil shale formation |
February 28, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided to a portion of the formation from one or more heat sources. Heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selection of the formation. Hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation |
| 6997255 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation in a reducing environment |
February 14, 2006 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyr |
| 6994169 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation with a selected property |
February 7, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired tempera |
| 6994168 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation with a selected hydrogen to car |
February 7, 2006 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyr |
| 6994161 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation with a selected moisture content |
February 7, 2006 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature |
| 6994160 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to produce hydrocarbons having |
February 7, 2006 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyr |
| 6991033 |
In situ thermal processing while controlling pressure in an oil shale formation |
January 31, 2006 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided to the treatment area. Heat may be allowed to transfer from at least one heat source to a section of the formation. Pressure within a portion of the formation may be controlled. Hydrocarbons, |
| 6991032 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation using a pattern of heat sources |
January 31, 2006 |
| A oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temper |
| 6991031 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation to convert a selected total organic carbon conten |
January 31, 2006 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature |
| 6981553 |
Controlled downhole chemical injection |
January 3, 2006 |
| A petroleum well having a well casing, a production tubing, a source of time-varying current, a downhole chemical injection device, and a downhole induction choke. The casing extends within a wellbore of the well. The tubing extends within the casing. The current source is located at |
| 6973967 |
Situ thermal processing of a coal formation using pressure and/or temperature control |
December 13, 2005 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. |
| 6966372 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to produce oxygen containing fo |
November 22, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6959761 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation with a selected ratio of heat sources to producti |
November 1, 2005 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Th |
| 6953087 |
Thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to increase a permeability of the forma |
October 11, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6948563 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation with a selected hydrogen conten |
September 27, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6923258 |
In situ thermal processsing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to produce a mixture with a se |
August 2, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6923257 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation to produce a condensate |
August 2, 2005 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heat inpu |
| 6918443 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation to produce hydrocarbons having a selected c |
July 19, 2005 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired temperature |
| 6918442 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation in a reducing environment |
July 19, 2005 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperatu |
| 6913078 |
In Situ thermal processing of hydrocarbons within a relatively impermeable formation |
July 5, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to a relatively impermeable formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation |
| 6902004 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation using a movable heating element |
June 7, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6902003 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation having a selected total organic |
June 7, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. A formation to be treated may produce a relatively large amount of condensable hydrocarbons and/or a r |
| 6896053 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation using repeating triangular patt |
May 24, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6889769 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation with a selected moisture conten |
May 10, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6880633 |
In situ thermal processing of an oil shale formation to produce a desired product |
April 19, 2005 |
| An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided from one or more heat sources. Heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a section of the formation. Hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from t |
| 6877554 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation using pressure and/or temperatu |
April 12, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
| 6871707 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation with carbon dioxide sequestrati |
March 29, 2005 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperatur |
| 6866097 |
In situ thermal processing of a coal formation to increase a permeability/porosity of the format |
March 15, 2005 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. He |
| 6840317 |
Wireless downwhole measurement and control for optimizing gas lift well and field performance |
January 11, 2005 |
| A method for optimizing the production of a petroleum well is provided. The petroleum well includes a borehole, a piping structure positioned within the borehole, and a tubing string positioned within the borehole for conveying a production fluid. Production of the well is optimized by |
| 6840316 |
Tracker injection in a production well |
January 11, 2005 |
| A petroleum well having a well casing, a production tubing, a source of time-varying current, a downhole tracer injection device, and a downhole induction choke. The casing extends within a wellbore of the well. The tubing extends within the casing. The current source is located at the |
| 6820688 |
In situ thermal processing of coal formation with a selected hydrogen content and/or selected H/ |
November 23, 2004 |
| A coal formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. A |
| 6805195 |
In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation to produce hydrocarbon fluids a |
October 19, 2004 |
| A hydrocarbon containing formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H.sub.2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolys |
