Method of treating subterranean gas hydrate formations
Patent 6148911 Issued on November 21, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 30, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 30, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesGas recovery from hydrate reservoirs Method of supplying gas to gas consumers Methods of decomposing gas hydrates Process for the thermo-hydraulic control of gas hydrates Patent #: 6035933 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 281088 filed on 03/30/1999US Classes:166/248, Electric current or electrical wave energy through earth for treating166/272.1, Involving the step of heating166/272.2In association with fracturing or crevice forming processesExaminersPrimary: Tsay, FrankAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE21B 043/12AbstractA gas hydrate formation is treated by horizontally fracturing the formation, placing electrically conductive proppant particles in the fracture, and passing an electric current through the proppant particles in the fracture to generate sufficient heat to release gas from the hydrate. The method has particular application in shallow gas-bearing formations underlying or within the permafrost.Other References
Field of SearchElectric current or electrical wave energy through earth for treatingIn association with fracturing or crevice forming processes Involving the step of heating Including fracturing or attacking formation Cyclic injection then production of a single well Providing porous mass of adhered filter material in well Material placed in pores of formation to treat resident fluid flowing into well | |
