Patent classifications
E21B29/007
MILLING DOWNHOLE TUBULARS
A central shaft defines a first interior flow path. The central shaft disposed at least partially within a washover pipe. A lead tapered mill is positioned at a downhole end of the central shaft to center the downhole-type milling tool within a tubular. The lead tapered mill defines a second central flow path in line with the first interior flow path. Milling blades extend between the central shaft and the washover pipe. The milling blades are arranged to allow fluid flow around the milling blades. Each of the milling blades includes a tungsten-carbide hardened face and a soft steel body configured to support a load of the downhole-type milling tool during milling operations. A junk basket is positioned within the washover pipe uphole of the milling blades to receive and retain cuttings formed by the milling blades.
Mobile offshore drilling unit, a method of using such a unit and a system comprising such a unit
An offshore well-processing system includes a mobile offshore drilling unit and a remote well-processing device configured to be positioned on an offshore platform different from the mobile offshore drilling unit, the mobile offshore drilling unit defining at least one well center and comprising at least one primary drill rig including at least one drill floor and at least one hoisting system for raising and lowering tubular equipment through the at least one well center from/into a well in the seafloor. The mobile offshore drilling unit and the remote well-processing device are configured to be operationally coupled to each other; and the mobile offshore drilling unit is configured to assist in performing concurrent well-processing tasks on respective wells, including the first well processing task performed by the remote well-processing device on a first well and a second well-processing task concurrently performed by the offshore well-processing system on a second well.
MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT, A METHOD OF USING SUCH A UNIT AND A SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH A UNIT
An offshore well-processing system includes a mobile offshore drilling unit and a remote well-processing device configured to be positioned on an offshore platform different from the mobile offshore drilling unit, the mobile offshore drilling unit defining at least one well centre and comprising at least one primary drill rig including at least one drill floor and at least one hoisting system for raising and lowering tubular equipment through the at least one well centre from/into a well in the seafloor. The mobile offshore drilling unit and the remote well-processing device are configured to be operationally coupled to each other; and the mobile offshore drilling unit is configured to assist in performing concurrent well-processing tasks on respective wells, including the first well processing task performed by the remote well-processing device on a first well and a second well-processing task concurrently performed by the offshore well-processing system on a second well.
EXTERNAL INTERVENTION DOWNHOLE DRILLING AND WORKOVER TOOL
A downhole workover tool includes an elongate, cylindrical body having opposing lower and upper ends and defining an interior sized to receive a selected portion of a wellbore tubular via the lower end, and a plurality of insert tools receivable within a corresponding plurality of insert chambers (cavities) provided about an outer circumference of the body. At least one of the plurality of insert tools provides slips operable to grippingly engage an outer circumference of the selected portion of the wellbore tubular and thereby prevent the upper portion of the wellbore tubular from reversing out of the interior once received therein. The tool is then operated to mechanically or chemically cut the selected portion of the wellbore tubular.
Mobile offshore drilling unit, a method of using such a unit and a system comprising such a unit
An offshore well-processing system includes a mobile offshore drilling unit and a remote well-processing device configured to be positioned on an offshore platform different from the mobile offshore drilling unit, the mobile offshore drilling unit defining at least one well center and comprising at least one primary drill rig including at least one drill floor and at least one hoisting system for raising and lowering tubular equipment through the at least one well center from/into a well in the seafloor. The mobile offshore drilling unit and the remote well-processing device are configured to be operationally coupled to each other; and the mobile offshore drilling unit is configured to assist in performing concurrent well-processing tasks on respective wells, including the first well processing task performed by the remote well-processing device on a first well and a second well-processing task concurrently performed by the offshore well-processing system on a second well.
WATERJET CUTTING TOOL
A waterjet cutting tool for radial connection to a wellbore casing for cutting the wellbore casing or associated components thereof is disclosed herein. The waterjet cutting tool comprises a waterjet nozzle for outputting a cutting solution at high pressure, the waterjet nozzle for connection to a cutting solution source; a radial adjustment unit for radially associating the waterjet nozzle to the wellbore; and an annular adjustment assembly for mount of the waterjet nozzle thereto, for allowing annular movement of the waterjet nozzle about a vertical axis of the wellbore.
COLLAPSIBLE MULTI-SIZED DRILL BIT AND METHOD OF USE
The present invention relates to a collapsible drill bit for use in formation drilling and a method of formation drilling. The drill bit includes a main body having a first cutting diameter and includes a front end with a cutting face supporting one or more cutting elements and a rear end configured to operatively connect to a drill string. The drill bit also includes a retractable portion between the front end and the rear end, the retractable portion including at least one cutting face supporting one or more cutting elements, the retractable portion configured to move between an expanded position in which the retractable portion has a second cutting diameter and a collapsed position in which the retractable portion has a diameter less than or equal to the first cutting diameter. Wherein the retractable portion is caused to move into the collapsed position upon an application of a sufficient force.
Method of cutting target members using a cutting saw device
A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.
WELL INTERVENTION TOOL AND METHOD FOR CLEARING TUBES AND LINES
A method for locating and retrieving a line, tube or conduit (line) disposed in a well includes moving an intervention tool into a part of the well wherein the line is accessible to the tool when the tool is conveyed into the well from within a first tubular string. A first gripper arm is rotated in a first direction around an inner circumference of the first tubular string by operating a first motor in the tool until the first gripper arm contacts the line. A second gripper arm is rotated in a second direction opposed to the first direction around the inner circumference until the second gripper arm contacts the line by operating the first motor in a same direction as for rotating the first gripper arm. The first gripper arm and the second gripped arm are retracted to move the line toward the intervention tool.
Method of cutting target members using a cutting saw device
A diamond wire saw and method provides a frame that includes a clamp that attaches to a target (e.g. piling, beam, tubular), an elongated toothed rack extending away from the mount and target, and a moving portion that carries the diamond wire and motor drives that advance the moving portion toward the target and along the toothed rack while driving the wire around roller guides.