Electrical current flow between tunnels for use in heating subsurface hydrocarbon containing formations
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May 8, 2012
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Nov 5, 2009
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Apr 10, 2009
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Apr 18, 2008
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A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more shafts. A first substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. A second substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extends from one or more of the shafts. Two or more heat source wellbores extend from the first tunnel to the second tunnel. The heat source wellbores are configured to allow electrical current to flow between the heat source wellbores.
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