In situ thermal processing of a heavy oil diatomite formation

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PATENT NO 7104319
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10279293

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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 one or more heat sources pyrolyzes at least some hydrocarbons within the part. Hydrocarbons may be produced from the formation.

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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 The Haag, NL 126 26275
Karanikas, John Michael Houston, TX 102 20340
Maher, Kevin Albert Bellaire, TX 52 11370
Shahin, Jr Gordon Thomas Bellaire, TX 52 11508
Stegemeier, George Leo Houston, TX 103 22516
Vinegar, Harold J Bellaire, TX 339 71819
Wellington, Scott Lee Bellaire, TX 293 39251

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