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Method and apparatus for generating pollution free electrical energy from hydrocarbons

  • US 20040011523A1
  • Filed: 07/18/2002
  • Published: 01/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for generating substantially pollution free electrical power from a hydrocarbon wellbore, comprising the steps of:

  • a) producing hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean formation;

    b) separating non-combustible constituents from said hydrocarbon fluids;

    c) generating electrical energy from said hydrocarbon fluids;

    d) transmitting said electrical energy into a local electrical transmission line; and

    e) injecting a waste byproduct exhaust gas from said generating electrical energy step into at least one of said subterranean formation or a secondary subterranean formation.

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