Abstract: A method to mobilize for production bitumen, kerogen, heavy oil, other hydrocarbons, and hydrogen contained in a subterranean formation comprised largely of silicate and carbonate minerals that are capable of generating a series of chemical reactions, that once induced are self-sustaining. Such formations include bitumen carbonates, unconventional oil or gas shales and oil shales. The induced silicate-reactions, carbonate-reactions and resulting hydrocarbon-reactions and heat generated in the formation are sufficient to chemically and physically decompose much of the rock structure so that it becomes porous and permeable. These reactions also convert the solid bitumen, heavy oil, kerogen and other hydrocarbons to fluid or gaseous forms and create formation fluids and reservoir pressure to help move hydrocarbons to production wells. Waste heat generated by the method may be used to generate electricity, or for other uses.

Abstract: A case for displaying a collectable bat comprises a hollow tubular element formed by the longitudinal juncture of two semi-tubular elements and secured at both the top and bottom ends by identical end caps defining resilient concave surfaces for respectively engaging the opposite ends of a collectable bat inserted in the display tube.