	US 12,113,254 B1
	Combined hydrogen supply and fuel cell processes for increased efficiency of electricity generation
Philip D. Nguyen, Houston, TX (US); Stanley Vernon Stephenson, Duncan, OK (US); and Ronald Glen Dusterhoft, Houston, TX (US)
Assigned to Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US)
Filed by Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Houston, TX (US)
Filed on May 15, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/197,493.
Int. Cl. E21B 43/26 (2006.01); C01B 3/26 (2006.01); F04B 17/03 (2006.01); H01M 8/04007 (2016.01); H01M 8/04082 (2016.01); H01M 8/0612 (2016.01)

CPC H01M 8/0612 (2013.01) [C01B 3/26 (2013.01); E21B 43/2607 (2020.05); H01M 8/04007 (2013.01); H01M 8/04201 (2013.01); C01B 2203/0277 (2013.01); C01B 2203/066 (2013.01); C01B 2203/1241 (2013.01); F04B 17/03 (2013.01)]

18 Claims

1. A method comprising:

decomposing methane to produce at least hydrogen, wherein the decomposition of methane comprises: reacting the methane with a catalyst, wherein the methane is introduced into a reaction chamber containing a liquid base fluid, carrier droplets, and the catalyst;

introducing at least a portion of the hydrogen to a fuel cell to generate at least electricity and heat; and

capturing at least a portion of the heat from the fuel cell to reduce an electricity requirement for the decomposing.