Patents Assigned to Intevep, S.A.
  • HYDROCONVERSION PROCESS FOR HEAVY AND EXTRA HEAVY OILS AND RESIDUALS
    Publication number: 20110120908
    Abstract: A hydroconversion process includes feeding a heavy feedstock containing vanadium and/or nickel, a catalyst emulsion containing at least one group 8-10 metal and at least one group 6 metal, hydrogen and an organic additive to a hydroconversion zone under hydroconversion conditions to produce an upgraded hydrocarbon product and a solid carbonaceous material containing the group 8-10 metal, the group 6 metal, and the vanadium and/or nickel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Roger Marzin, Bruno Solari, Luis Zacarias
  • DISPERSED METAL SULFIDE-BASED CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20110068045
    Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst composition, which includes an emulsion of an aqueous phase in an oil phase, wherein the aqueous phase comprises an aqueous solution containing a group 6 metal and a group 8, 9 or 10 metal. The metals can be provided in two separate emulsions, and these emulsions are well suited for treating hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Pedro Pereira, Guaicaipuro Rivas, José Córdova, Francisco Granadillo, Roger Marzin, Bruno Solari, Luis Zacarías
  • HOMOGENOUS SYNTHETIC MUD-TO-CEMENT CEMENTING GLASSES
    Publication number: 20110048714
    Abstract: A synthetic glass family in the quaternary phase field of CaO—SiO2—Al2O3—MgO (CSAM) with hydraulic and pozzolanic properties for use in differing applications in the gas and oil well cementing area. A method of making a mud-to-cement (MTC) slurry and a method for treating oil and gas wells with the MTC slurry containing a homogenous amorphous synthetic glass made from a mixture of inorganic materials selected from the group consisting of CSAM, wherein the cementing glasses with the mixture of inorganic materials are in a 100% amorphous phase with a degree of crystallization of zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Yibran Perera, Virginia Buccellato, George Quercia, Aiskely Blanco
  • Oxygen-containing diesel fuel, process and catalyst for producing same
    Patent number: 7892300
    Abstract: A process for upgrading a diesel fuel, includes the steps of providing a diesel fuel feedstock; hydrogenating the feedstock at a pressure of less than about 600 psig so as to provide a hydrogenated product wherein a portion of the feedstock is converted to alkyl-naphthene-aromatic compounds; and selectively oxidizing the hydrogenated product in the presence of a catalyst so as to convert the alkyl-naphthene-aromatic compounds to alkyl ketones. A catalyst and oxygen-containing Diesel fuel are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventor: Roberto Galiasso
  • Ceramic microspheres for cementing applications
    Patent number: 7884055
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing ceramic microspheres from industrial slag. The microspheres have a particle size of about 38 microns to about 150 microns. The microspheres are used to create a cement slurry having a density of at least about 11 lbs/g. The resultant cement slurry may then be used to treat subterranean wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: George Quercia, Yibran Perera, Aiskely Blanco, Fedymar Pereira
  • REVERSIBLE GELLING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING SAME DURING WELL TREATMENTS
    Publication number: 20110021387
    Abstract: An all-oil reversible gelling system includes a polymer, a crosslinker, a gel accelerator, and an oxidant, wherein temperature activates the crosslinker so as to cause the system to form a gel, and the oxidant subsequently decomposes the gel. This gel is designed to seal temporarily portions of oil-producing or water or gas injecting subterranean formations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Luisa Ventresca, Iraima Fernández, Geidy Navarro-Pérez
  • CRYSTALLINE COMPOSITION, PREPARATION AND USE
    Publication number: 20110004042
    Abstract: A porous crystalline composition having a molar composition as follows: YO2:mX2O3:nZO, wherein Y is a tetravalent element selected from the group consisting of silicon, germanium, tin, titanium and combinations thereof, X is a trivalent element selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium, boron, iron and combinations thereof, Z is a divalent element selected from the group consisting of magnesium, zinc, cobalt, manganese, nickel and combinations thereof, m is between about 0 and about 0.5, n is between about 0 and about 0.5; and the composition has an x-ray diffraction pattern which distinguishes it from the materials. A process for making the composition, and a process using the composition to treat an organic compound are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Andrés Quesada Perez, Gerardo Vitale Rojas
  • Surfactant package for well treatment and method using same
    Patent number: 7854802
    Abstract: A surfactant blend for servicing wells includes a first non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of between about 10 and about 15; a second non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of between about 2 and about 6; and an anionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Manuel Mas, Alicia Colina, Williams Aular
  • Process for improving and recuperating waste, heavy and extra heavy hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 7854836
    Abstract: A process for upgrading a heavy hydrocarbon includes the steps of obtaining a heavy hydrocarbon; contacting the heavy hydrocarbon with a solvent at upgrading conditions so as to produce a first product comprising a mixture of upgraded hydrocarbon and solvent and a second product comprising asphaltene waste, water and solvent; and feeding the first product to a separator to separate the upgraded hydrocarbon from the solvent. A system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Manuel Chirinos, Felix Silva, Gerson Siachoque, Miguel Marquina, Miguel A. Paraco, Galanda Morfes, Carlos Conde
  • Surfactant package for well treatment and method for using same
    Patent number: 7854263
    Abstract: A surfactant blend for servicing wells includes a first non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of between about 10 and about 15; a second non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of between about 2 and about 6; and an anionic surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Manuel Mas, Alicia Colina, Williams Aular
  • Homogenous synthetic mud-to-cement cementing glasses
    Patent number: 7855170
    Abstract: A synthetic glass family in the quaternary phase field of CaO—SiO2-Al2O3-MgO (CSAM) with hydraulic and pozzolanic properties for use in differing applications in the gas and oil well cementing area. A method of making a mud-to-cement (MTC) slurry and a method for treating oil and gas wells with the MTC slurry containing a homogenous amorphous synthetic glass made from a mixture of inorganic materials selected from the group consisting of CSAM, wherein the cementing glasses with the mixture of inorganic materials are in a 100% amorphous phase with a degree of crystallization of zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Yibran Perera, Virginia Buccellato, George Quercia, Aiskely Blanco
  • USE OF IRON ORE AGGLOMERATES FOR ACID GAS REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20100313756
    Abstract: A regenerable sorbent for the removal of acid gas from a fluid stream. The regenerable sorbent is made from raw materials such as iron mineral, expansive clay and starch. Acid gas is removed from the fluid stream by a process where the raw materials are obtained, crushed, sifted, possibly pelletized, calcined and contacted with the fluid stream containing the acid gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Alfredo Viloria, Mónica Román, Marvin Ricaurte, Yanine Gonzaléz, Rafael Yoll, Marcos Rosa-Brussin
  • USE OF IRON ORE AGGLOMERATES FOR ACID GAS REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20100248941
    Abstract: A regenerable sorbent for the removal of acid gas from a fluid stream. The regenerable sorbent is made from raw materials such as iron mineral, expansive clay and starch. Acid gas is removed from the fluid stream by a process where the raw materials are obtained, crushed, sifted, possibly pelletized, calcined and contacted with the fluid stream containing the acid gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Alfredo Viloria, Monica Roman, Marvin Ricaurte, Yanine Gonzalez, Rafael Yoll, Marcos Rosa-Brussin
  • Hydroprocessing process
    Patent number: 7754162
    Abstract: A process for hydroprocessing a hydrocarbon feedstock includes the steps of providing a hydrocarbon feed having an initial characteristic; providing a first hydrogen-containing gas; feeding the hydrocarbon feed and the first hydrogen-containing gas cocurrently to a first hydroprocessing zone so as to provide a first hydrocarbon product; providing a plurality of additional hydroprocessing zones including a final zone and an upstream zone; feeding the first hydrocarbon product cocurrently with a recycled gas to the upstream zone so as to provide an intermediate hydrocarbon product; and feeding the intermediate hydrocarbon product cocurrently with a second hydrogen-containing gas to the final zone so as to provide a final hydrocarbon product having a final characteristic which is improved as compared to the initial characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventor: Carlos Gustavo Dassori
  • REDUCED ABRASION DRILLING FLUID
    Publication number: 20100170719
    Abstract: A reduced abrasion drilling fluid system and method of drilling a borehole by circulating the reduced abrasion drilling fluid through the borehole is disclosed. The reduced abrasion drilling fluid comprises a drilling fluid, a first additive and a weighting agent, wherein the weighting agent has a particle size of at least 90% by volume less than 50 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Freddy Quiroga, George Quercia, Richard Rengifo, Manuel Mas
  • ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEM FOR STRIPPER AND MARGINAL WELLS
    Publication number: 20100163245
    Abstract: A fluid extraction system and method for the removal of fluid from subterranean wells. The system comprising: an upper extraction unit; an extraction container; a valve assembly engaged to the extraction container; a drainage tray engaged to the upper extraction unit; a curvilinear gear engaged to the upper extraction unit and the drainage tray; and, a linear gear engaged to the extraction container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventor: Maria Alejandra Alvarado Vargas
  • REGENERABLE AND NON-REGENERABLE SORBENTS FOR ACID GAS REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20100168496
    Abstract: A dewatered ethanol residue regenerable and non-regenerable sorbent for the removal of acid gas from hydrocarbon production gas streams and the process for the removal of acid gas from hydrocarbon gas. The process includes the steps of obtaining residue from the distillation of ethanol; de-watering the residue; mixing the de-watered residue with an amine; and, contacting the hydrocarbon gas with the dewatered residue/amine mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Alfredo Viloria, Rafael Yoll, Yanine Gonzalez, Monica Roman, Jose Biomorgi
  • derived scale inhibitor
    Patent number: 7737090
    Abstract: A method is provided for inhibiting scale in a liquid hydrocarbon system, including the steps of: providing a liquid hydrocarbon system; providing an aloe-derived scale inhibitor; and mixing the aloe-derived scale inhibitor with the liquid hydrocarbon system in amounts effective to inhibit formation of scale. The scale inhibitor is aloe gel dissolved in water at a concentration of between about 5 and about 50% wt/wt, which includes polysaccharides having a hydrocarbon chain structure having carboxyl and alcohol functional groups that interact with divalent ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: Alfredo Viloria, Luis Castillo, Jose A. Garcia, Jose Biomorgi
  • CERAMIC MICROSPHERES FOR CEMENTING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100144562
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing ceramic microspheres from industrial slag. The microspheres have a particle size of about 38 microns to about 150 microns. The microspheres are used to create a cement slurry having a density of at least about 11 lbs/g. The resultant cement slurry may then be used to treat subterranean wells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: INTEVEP, S.A.
    Inventors: George Quercia, Yibran Perera, Aiskely Blanco, Fedymar Pereira
  • Water in hydrocarbon emulsion useful as low emission fuel and method for forming same
    Patent number: 7704288
    Abstract: A water-in-hydrocarbon emulsion includes a water phase, a hydrocarbon phase and a surfactant, wherein the water phase is present in an amount greater than or equal to about 5% vol. with respect to volume of the emulsion, and the water phase and the surfactant are present at a ratio by volume of the water phase to the surfactant of at least about 1. A method for preparing the emulsion is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Hercilio Rivas, Xiomara Gutierrez, Manuel A. Gonzalez, Geoffrey McGrath, Migdalia Carrasquero, Francisco Lopez-Linares, Roberto Galiasso