A method for treating a hydrocarbon containing formation is provided. In
one embodiment, heat from one or more heaters may be provided to at least
a portion of the formation. Heat may be allowed to transfer from the one
or more heaters to at least a part of the formation. In certain
embodiments, the heat from the one or more heaters may pyrolyze at least
some hydrocarbons within the formation. In an embodiment, a first fluid
may be introduced into at least a portion of the formation. The portion
may have previously undergone an in situ conversion process. A mixture of
the first fluid and a second fluid (or a second compound) may be produced
from the formation. In some embodiments, a first fluid may be provided to
the formation prior to pyrolyzing hydrocarbons in the formation, and a
second fluid (or a second compound) may be produced prior to pyrolyzing
hydrocarbons in the formation. In some embodiments the second fluid or
second compound include minerals, metals, salts, or other compounds that
may be recovered.