Process for enhanced production of heavy oil using microwaves

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8905127
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13155022

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A process for utilizing microwaves to heat H2O within a subterranean region wherein the heated H2O contacts heavy oil in the subterranean region to lower the viscosity of the heavy oil and improve production of the heavy oil.

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  • CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

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Banerjee, Dwijen K Owasso, US 17 453
Dreher,, Jr Wayne Reid College Station, US 17 168
Madison, Maxine Jones Houston, US 5 51
Stalder, John L Calgary, CA 18 332

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