In situ recovery from a hydrocarbon containing formation using barriers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7077198
APP PUB NO 20030192691A1
SERIAL NO

10279291

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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, during, and/or after an in situ treatment process. For example, migration of fluids may be inhibited while heat is provided from heaters to at least a portion of the treatment area. Barriers may include naturally occurring portions (e.g., overburden, and/or underburden) and/or installed portions.

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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
Aymond, Jr Dannie Antoine Houston, TX 2 470
Maher, Kevin Albert Bellaire, TX 52 11370
McKinzie, II Billy John Houston, TX 4 834
Palfreyman, Bruce Donald Houston, TX 4 1035
Stegemeier, George Leo Houston, TX 103 22516
Vinegar, Harold J Bellaire, TX 339 71819
Ward, John Michael Katy, TX 12 1843
Watkins, Ronnie Wade Cypress, TX 4 832
Wellington, Scott Lee Bellaire, TX 293 39251

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