Travis G Meyers

US Patent:

20110139439, Jun 16, 2011

Filed:

Dec 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/639483

Inventors:

Verlin Dannar - Sheridan WY, US
Robert S. Pfeiffer - Parker CO, US
Roland P. DeBruyn - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Shane Bower - Golden CO, US
Glenn A. Ulrich - Rolla MO, US
Jeffrey L. Weber - Denver CO, US
David Brock - Littleton CO, US
Jim Ford - Gillette WY, US
Travis Meyers - Gillette WY, US
Mark Finkelstein - Morrison CO, US

Assignee:

LUCA Technologies, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

E21B 43/16
E21B 43/22

US Classification:

166246, 1663051, 166370

Abstract:

Methods to enhance biogenic gas production in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material are described. The methods may include the steps of accessing the anaerobic formation, increasing a rate of production of the biogenic gases in the anaerobic formation, and flowing formation water within the anaerobic formation after the increase in the production of biogenic gases. Also described are methods to redistribute formation water in an anaerobic geologic formation containing carbonaceous material. The methods may include the steps of locating a reservoir of the formation water within the anaerobic formation, forming at least one channel between the reservoir and at least a portion of the carbonaceous material, and transporting the formation water from the reservoir to the carbonaceous material through the channel. Further described are methods of accumulating biogenic gas in an anaerobic geologic formation to enhance biogenic gas production.