CA2793883A1 - Barrier methods for use in subsurface hydrocarbon formations - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E21B43/24—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection
- E21B43/2401—Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons using heat, e.g. steam injection by means of electricity
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- Geochemistry & Mineralogy (AREA)
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| PCT/US2011/031559 WO2011127267A1 (en) | 2010-04-09 | 2011-04-07 | Barrier methods for use in subsurface hydrocarbon formations |
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