A method for treating a relatively permeable formation containing heavy hydrocarbons
in situ may include providing heat from one or more heat sources to a selected
section of the formation. The heat provided to the selected section may pyrolyze
at least some hydrocarbons in the selected section. A blending agent may be produced
from the selected section. A portion of the blending agent may be adapted to blend
with a liquid to produce a mixture with a selected property.