公开(公告)号：US20240271032A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18464691

申请日：2023-09-11

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Dustin L. WALKER ,  Gayani W. PINNAWALA ,  Nabijan NIZAMIDIN ,  Varadarajan DWARAKANATH ,  Guo-Qing TANG ,  Dustin J. LOWRY ,  Tetsuo Art INOUYE ,  Taimur MALIK

IPC: C09K8/60 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/74 ,  C09K8/80 ,  C09K8/86 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/27 ,  E21B47/11

CPC classification number: C09K8/604 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/74 ,  C09K8/80 ,  C09K8/86 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/27 ,  E21B47/11 ,  C09K2208/10 ,  C09K2208/12 ,  C09K2208/26 ,  C09K2208/28 ,  C09K2208/32

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include compositions and methods that stabilize a injection fluid when exposed to reservoir conditions, reducing formation damage and increasing the amount of hydrocarbon recovered. Specifically, the formulation is a single-phase liquid surfactant package which comprises an anionic surfactant and optionally one or more secondary surfactants.

公开(公告)号：US20240270585A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18165387

申请日：2023-02-07

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A INC.

Inventor： Christopher Michael LEW ,  Rishabh JAIN ,  Cong-Yan CHEN

IPC: C01B39/08 ,  B01J29/70

CPC classification number: C01B39/087 ,  B01J29/7034 ,  C01P2004/62

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a ferrosilicate molecular sieve of MTW framework topology, its synthesis and use. Ferrosilicate MTW may be directly prepared using 1,3-diisobutylimidazolium cations as a structure directing agent. Ferrosilicate MTW may be used in organic compounds conversion and absorptive processes.

公开(公告)号：US20240255669A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18414853

申请日：2024-01-17

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Ivan LIM CHEN NING ,  Michael Eric CRAVEN ,  Saptarshi DASGUPTA ,  Timothy John TOKAR

IPC: G01V1/50

CPC classification number: G01V1/50 ,  G01V2210/121

Abstract: A method is described for determining well integrity including deploying seismic sensors in a wellbore; attaching a vibrational source to well hardware; using the vibrational source to generate seismic signal that moves through the wellbore; creating a seismic dataset by recording the seismic signal at the seismic sensors; and processing the seismic dataset to make a processed seismic image. The processed seismic image may be displayed on a graphical display in order to identify well integrity problems such as wellbore deformation, well casing damage, or problems with cement.

公开(公告)号：US12049809B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US18135846

申请日：2023-04-18

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Scott Bolen ,  Andrew Thomas Ruhl ,  Seung Jin Han ,  Kristen Anne Belcourt ,  Amos Sunghyun Kim ,  Nicholas Andrew Zerante ,  Ross Gerard Cazenave ,  Jay Patrick Painter

IPC: E21B43/26 ,  F16L41/03

CPC classification number: E21B43/2607 ,  E21B43/26 ,  F16L41/03

Abstract: A missile for a hydraulic fracturing system can include a high-pressure (HP) manifold, a low-pressure (LP) manifold, and a main manifold in between. The missile is configured to simultaneously fracture three or more wells. The HP manifold has multiple input channels, an output channel, and a main channel disposed in between. The LP manifold includes a LP input channel, multiple LP output channels, and a LP manifold in between.

公开(公告)号：US12044090B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17895859

申请日：2022-08-25

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Jay Patrick Painter

IPC: E21B33/04

CPC classification number: E21B33/04

Abstract: A sleeve for protecting a lockdown screw of a wellhead assembly can include a body having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the body has a concave curvature, where the body is configured to be disposed within an upper portion of a recess of a component of the wellhead assembly inside of which the lockdown screw is disposed, where the concave curvature of the body is configured to match that of an inner wall of the component, and where the outer surface is configured to isolate the lockdown screw from an environment in a cavity partially formed by the inner surface when the body is disposed in the upper portion of the recess.

公开(公告)号：US12037542B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17669043

申请日：2022-02-10

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Robert George Shong ,  Varadarajab Dwarakanath ,  Gregory A. Winslow ,  Sophany Thach

IPC: C09K8/584 ,  C07C59/305 ,  C09K8/588 ,  E21B43/16

CPC classification number: C09K8/584 ,  C07C59/305 ,  C09K8/588 ,  E21B43/16

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a multicarboxylate, such as an alkyl alkoxy dicarboxylate, in enhanced oil recovery processes. Embodiments relate to an aqueous stream and the use thereof. The aqueous stream includes a compound having the chemical formula: R1—R2—R3, wherein R1 includes a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated, cyclic or non-cyclic, hydrophobic carbon chain having an oxygen atom linking R1 and R2; R2 includes an alkoxylated chain comprising ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide, or a combination thereof; and R3 includes a branched or unbranched hydrocarbon chain and 2-5 —COOH or —COOM groups wherein M is a monovalent, divalent, or trivalent cation. R3 includes 2-12 carbon atoms.

公开(公告)号：US20240192389A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18159512

申请日：2023-01-25

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. ,  CHEVRON CANADA LIMITED

Inventor： Andrey H. Shabelansky ,  Kurt T. Nihei ,  Dimitri Bevc ,  Gian Luigi Fradelizio ,  Sinead M. Tracey

IPC: G01V1/28 ,  G01V1/34

CPC classification number: G01V1/282 ,  G01V1/345 ,  G01V2210/6242 ,  G01V2210/6244 ,  G01V2210/673 ,  G01V2210/74

Abstract: A method is described for monitoring a stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) including receiving simulation parameters, performing 3D fully coupled quasi-static poro-elastic finite difference modeling using the simulation parameters, wherein the 3D fully coupled quasi-static poro-elastic finite difference modeling is based on a rescaling of solid rock and fluid flow density parameters and generates simulated temporal quasi-static stresses, and pore pressure. In addition, simulated stresses may be used for performing calculation of the 3D rotation of the simulated stresses to principal directions; performing calculation of the temporal 3D Mohr-Coulomb (MC) failure criteria from the calculated principal stresses and the simulated pore pressure for all or selected time steps; and displaying the computed temporal MC failure criteria results on a graphical display. The method may also be used in time-lapse monitoring of the reservoir for microseismic depletion delineation.

公开(公告)号：US20240191594A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18531656

申请日：2023-12-06

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Douglas Cory Arceneaux ,  Benjamin James Krane ,  Caleb Kimbrell Carroll ,  Michael James Fuller

IPC: E21B33/14 ,  C09K8/42 ,  C09K8/44 ,  C09K8/46 ,  E21B23/06

CPC classification number: E21B33/14 ,  C09K8/428 ,  C09K8/44 ,  C09K8/46 ,  E21B23/06

Abstract: A method of deploying an expandable composition in a cement top job in a well system includes identifying evidence of actual or potential gas migration within an annulus cement of the well system. Once the evidence of gas migration is identified, a first component and a second component are mixed in a mixer to form the expandable composition and the expandable composition is pumped from the mixer through a conduit to a top of cement of the annulus cement. The expandable composition expands to form an expanded composition that seals the annulus above the top of cement of the annulus cement. Cement can be added onto the expanded composition.

公开(公告)号：US20240189801A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18344380

申请日：2023-06-29

Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

Inventor： Xiaoying OUYANG ,  Viorel DUMA ,  Alexander KUPERMAN ,  Ibrahim UCKUNG ,  Theodorus Ludovicus Michael MAESEN ,  Axel BRAIT ,  Charles WILSON

IPC: B01J23/89 ,  B01J35/31 ,  B01J35/61 ,  B01J35/63 ,  B01J37/00 ,  B01J37/03 ,  B01J37/04 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J37/20 ,  C07C5/10 ,  C10G45/00 ,  C10G47/00 ,  C10G49/00

CPC classification number: B01J23/8993 ,  B01J35/31 ,  B01J35/615 ,  B01J35/633 ,  B01J37/0045 ,  B01J37/031 ,  B01J37/04 ,  B01J37/08 ,  B01J37/20 ,  C07C5/10 ,  C10G45/00 ,  C10G47/00 ,  C10G49/00 ,  C10G2300/1055 ,  C10G2300/1074 ,  C10G2300/4006 ,  C10G2300/4012 ,  C10G2300/4018 ,  C10G2300/42 ,  C10G2300/70

Abstract: Bulk catalysts comprised of nickel, molybdenum, tungsten and titanium and methods for synthesizing bulk catalysts are provided. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.

公开(公告)号：US20240183259A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18437718

申请日：2024-02-09

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： Dawit Yenesew Dagnaw ,  Yifan Li ,  Brian Paul Price ,  Nabijan Nizamidin ,  Wei Shi ,  Omar Visairo ,  Kristen Anne Belcourt ,  Leonardo F. Chaves Leal ,  Aleisha Nichole Guiler ,  Amos Sunghyun Kim ,  Neil Robert Steil Dilorenzo

IPC: E21B43/26 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B43/20

CPC classification number: E21B43/26 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B43/20

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to processes for adding a chemical composition to a produced water mixture upstream of a pad related to a well to be fracked. The added chemical composition comprises a drag reducing agent, or a biocide, or a scale inhibitor, or any combination thereof. The produced water mixture comprising the added chemical composition may then be transferred in a pipeline to the well to be fracked. This offers a number of advantages that may include, for example, reducing the footprint at the pad, improved efficacy of biocide, reduced time to transfer produced water, and/or reduced pumping time during the fracking.