Thomas David Fowler
Engineering at Maple Chase Ln, Houston, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0022648
Issued Date
Jan 27, 1987
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2011
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
19811 Maple Chase Ln, Houston, TX 77094
Professional information
In Situ Thermal Processing Of A Relatively Impermeable Formation To Increase Permeability Of The Formation
US Patent:
6782947, Aug 31, 2004
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/128702
Inventors:
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 4324
US Classification:
166245, 166 60, 16625001, 166266, 166267, 1662721, 166302
Abstract:
A method for treating a relatively low permeability formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The transferred heat may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section. A mixture of hydrocarbons may be produced from the selected section. In some embodiments, the permeability of a portion of the formation may be increased relative to an initial permeability of the portion.
Cogeneration Systems And Processes For Treating Hydrocarbon Containing Formations
US Patent:
7635025, Dec 22, 2009
Filed:
Oct 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/584802
Inventors:
Harold J. Vinegar - Bellaire TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 36/04, E21B 43/24
US Classification:
1662723, 166 52, 166 57, 166 60, 166 7512, 1662721, 166369
Abstract:
A system for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation includes a steam and electricity cogeneration facility. At least one injection well is located in a first portion of the formation. The injection well provides steam from the steam and electricity cogeneration facility to the first portion of the formation. At least one production well is located in the first portion of the formation. The production well in the first portion produces first hydrocarbons. At least one electrical heater is located in a second portion of the formation. At least one of the electrical heaters is powered by electricity from the steam and electricity cogeneration facility. At least one production well is located in the second portion of the formation. The production well in the second portion produces second hydrocarbons. The steam and electricity cogeneration facility uses the first hydrocarbons and/or the second hydrocarbons to generate electricity.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of An Oil Shale Formation Using A Controlled Heating Rate
US Patent:
7040399, May 9, 2006
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/131348
Inventors:
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/24, E21B 43/243, E21B 43/30, E21B 43/40, E21B 49/00
US Classification:
166245, 16625001, 166257, 166264, 166267, 1662721, 166302, 585 1, 585 2
Abstract:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired temperature. A heating rate for a selected volume of the formation may be controlled by altering an amount of heating energy per day that is provided to the selected volume.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of A Relatively Impermeable Formation Using An Open Wellbore
US Patent:
7040400, May 9, 2006
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/131349
Inventors:
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Bruce Gerard Hunsucker - Katy TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Charles Robert Keedy - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Bruce Gerard Hunsucker - Katy TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Charles Robert Keedy - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/24, E21B 43/295, E21B 43/30, E21B 43/34, E21B 47/06
US Classification:
166245, 166 57, 166 59, 166 60, 166257, 166267, 1662721, 166302, 585 1, 585 2
Abstract:
A method for treating a relatively low permeability formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The transferred heat may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section. A mixture of hydrocarbons may be produced from the selected section. In certain embodiments, one or more heat sources may be placed in an uncased wellbore.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of An Oil Shale Formation With A Selected Property
US Patent:
6994169, Feb 7, 2006
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/131122
Inventors:
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Kevin Albert Maher - Bellaire TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Kevin Albert Maher - Bellaire TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/24
US Classification:
166302, 16625001, 166256, 1662721
Abstract:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a desired temperature. In some embodiments, the formation to be treated may be selected based on formation characteristics.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of A Relatively Impermeable Formation In A Reducing Environment
US Patent:
2003007, May 1, 2003
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/128695
Inventors:
Scott Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Ilya Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Ryan - Houston TX, US
Gordon Shahin - Bellaire TX, US
George Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Ilya Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Ryan - Houston TX, US
Gordon Shahin - Bellaire TX, US
George Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
E21B043/24
US Classification:
166/272100
Abstract:
A method for treating a relatively low permeability formation containing heavy hydrocarbons in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a portion of the formation. The heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selected section of the formation. The transferred heat may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons within the selected section. A mixture of hydrocarbons may be produced from the selected section. In some embodiments, a reducing environment may be maintained in a portion of the formation.
In Situ Recovery From A Hydrocarbon Containing Formation
US Patent:
7798221, Sep 21, 2010
Filed:
May 31, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/809723
Inventors:
Harold J. Vinegar - Bellaire TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Rijswijk, NL
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Kevin Albert Maher - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Gordon Thomas Shahin - Bellaire TX, US
James Louis Menotti - Dickinson TX, US
John Matthew Coles - Katy TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Charles Robert Keedy - Houston TX, US
Ajay Madhav Madgavkar - Katy TX, US
Robert Martijn Van Hardeveld - Rotterdam, NL
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
Lanny Gene Schoeling - Katy TX, US
Frederick Gordon Carl - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Rijswijk, NL
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Kevin Albert Maher - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Gordon Thomas Shahin - Bellaire TX, US
James Louis Menotti - Dickinson TX, US
John Matthew Coles - Katy TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Charles Robert Keedy - Houston TX, US
Ajay Madhav Madgavkar - Katy TX, US
Robert Martijn Van Hardeveld - Rotterdam, NL
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
Lanny Gene Schoeling - Katy TX, US
Frederick Gordon Carl - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/24, E21B 36/04
US Classification:
1662727, 166 60, 1662721, 166302
Abstract:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heat input into the formation may be controlled to raise the temperature of portion at a selected rate during pyrolysis of hydrocarbons within the formation. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. The mixture may be separated into condensable hydrocarbons and non-condensable hydrocarbons. The condensable hydrocarbons removed from the formation may be a high quality oil that has a relatively low olefin content and a relatively high API gravity.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of An Oil Shale Formation Using A Pattern Of Heat Sources
US Patent:
7225866, Jun 5, 2007
Filed:
Jan 31, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/343913
Inventors:
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
John Michael Karanikas - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/24, E21B 43/30
US Classification:
166245, 166 57, 166 60, 1662721, 166302
Abstract:
A oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heat sources may be used to heat the formation. The heat sources may be positioned within the formation in a selected pattern.
In Situ Recovery From A Hydrocarbon Containing Formation
US Patent:
2014002, Jan 30, 2014
Filed:
Jul 12, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/941097
Inventors:
llya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Bellaire TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Bellaire TX, US
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
E21B 43/24
US Classification:
166302
Abstract:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. Heat input into the formation may be controlled to raise the temperature of portion at a selected rate during pyrolysis of hydrocarbons within the formation. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation.
In Situ Thermal Processing Of An Oil Shale Formation In A Reducing Environment
US Patent:
6918442, Jul 19, 2005
Filed:
Apr 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/131233
Inventors:
Scott Lee Wellington - Bellaire TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Ilya Emil Berchenko - Friendswood TX, US
Eric Pierre de Rouffignac - Houston TX, US
Thomas David Fowler - Houston TX, US
Robert Charles Ryan - Houston TX, US
George Leo Stegemeier - Houston TX, US
Harold J. Vinegar - Houston TX, US
Etuan Zhang - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B043/24, E21B043/243, E21B043/30, E21B047/06
US Classification:
166245, 166 59, 166 60, 16625007, 16625015, 166257, 166261, 166266, 166267, 1662721, 166302, 585 1, 585 2
Abstract:
An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. A mixture of hydrocarbons, H, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. Heat may be applied to the formation to raise a temperature of a portion of the formation to a pyrolysis temperature. A reducing environment may be maintained within a portion of the formation.