HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION FROM MINES AND TUNNELS USED IN TREATING SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS
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Abstract
A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation includes one or more substantially horizontal or inclined tunnels extending from one or more shafts. A production system is located in at least one of the tunnels. The production system is configured to produce fluids from the formation that collect in the tunnel.
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2480 Claims
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1-2230. -2230. (canceled)
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2231. A system for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation, comprising:
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one or more substantially horizontal or inclined tunnels extending from one or more shafts; and a production system located in at least one of the tunnels, the production system being configured to produce fluids from the formation that collect in the tunnel. - View Dependent Claims (2232, 2233, 2469, 2470, 2471, 2472, 2473)
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2234. A method for treating a subsurface hydrocarbon containing formation, comprising:
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allowing mobilized formation fluids to drain to at least one of a plurality of substantially horizontal or inclined tunnel extending from at least one shaft; and producing mobilized fluids from the drainage tunnel to the surface of the formation. - View Dependent Claims (2235, 2474, 2475, 2476, 2477, 2478, 2479, 2480)
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2236-2468. -2468. (canceled)
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