In situ thermal processing of a hydrocarbon containing formation using heat transfer from a heat transfer fluid to heat the formation

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PATENT NO 6742593
APP PUB NO 20020045553A1
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09841312

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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 from heat sources to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired temperature. A heat transfer fluid may be circulated within wellbores of some heat sources to heat the formation. The heat transfer fluid may be combustion gas from burners.

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SHELL OIL COMPANYP O BOX 2463 ONE SHELL PLAZA HOUSTON TX 77252-2463

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de, Rouffignac Eric Pierre Houston, TX 126 26275
Hunsucker, Bruce Gerard Katy, TX 13 3159
Vinegar, Harold J Houston, TX 339 71819

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