IN SITU THERMAL PROCESSING OF AN OIL SHALE FORMATION USING CONDUCTIVE HEATING

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14104605

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Methods and systems of treating an oil shale formation using an in situ thermal process are described herein. A method of treating an oil shale formation in situ includes providing heat from one or more heat sources to at least a portion of the formation; allowing the heat to transfer from at least the portion to a selected section of the formation substantially by conduction of heat; pyrolyzing at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section of the formation; and producing a mixture from the formation.

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SHELL OIL COMPANY A DELAWARE CORPORATIONP O BOX 2463 HOUSTON TX 77252

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berchenko, Ilya E Friendswood, US 2 12
de, Rouffignac Eric Houston, US 8 1360
Fowler, Thomas D Houston, US 1 9
Karanikas, John M Houston, US 3 652
Ryan, Robert C Houston, US 20 476
Shahin,, JR Gordon T Bellaire, US 1 9
Stegemeier, George L Houston, US 20 2778
Vinegar, Harold J Houston, US 338 71552
Wellington, Scott L Bellaire, US 30 4141
Zhang, Etuan Houston, US 102 22217

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