HEATING HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FORMATIONS IN A LINE DRIVE STAGED PROCESS

摘要

A method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation is disclosed. The method includes providing heat to a first section of the formation with one or more first heaters in the first section. First hydrocarbons are heated in the first section such that at least some of the first hydrocarbons are mobilized. At least some of the mobilized first hydrocarbons are produced through a production well located in a second section of the formation. The second section is located substantially adjacent to the first section. A portion of the second section is provided some heat from the mobilized first hydrocarbons but is not conductively heated by heat from the first heaters. Heat is provided to the second section with one or more second heaters in the second section to further heat the second section.