In situ thermal processing while controlling pressure in an oil shale formation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6991033
APP PUB NO 20030136559A1
SERIAL NO

10131347

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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, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. In some embodiments, the pressure may be controlled to obtain a desired property in the produced fluids.

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

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berchenko, Ilya Emil Friendswood, TX 104 23041
de, Rouffignac Eric Pierre Houston, TX 126 26275
Fowler, Thomas David Houston, TX 90 19526
Ryan, Robert Charles Houston, TX 93 20314
Shahin, Jr Gordon Thomas Bellaire, TX 52 11508
Stegemeier, George Leo Houston, TX 103 22516
Vinegar, Harold J Houston, TX 339 71819
Wellington, Scott Lee Bellaire, TX 293 39251
Zhang, Etuan Houston, TX 102 22275

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