Treating tar sands formations with dolomite

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7730946
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11975677

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Methods for treating a tar sands formation are described herein. The tar sands formation may include dolomite and hydrocarbons. Methods may include providing heat at less than the decomposition temperature of dolomite from one or more heaters to at least a portion of the formation. At least some of the hydrocarbon fluids are mobilized in the formation. At least some of the hydrocarbon fluids 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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Karanikas, John Michael Houston, US 102 20340
Vinegar, Harold J Bellaire, US 339 71819

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