Patent classifications
E21B31/16
Downhole test tool and method of use
A circulation test tool and method of performing a circulation test in a wellbore during single-trip casing cutting and removal. An anchor mechanism (20), a mechanical-set retrievable packer (22) and a cutting mechanism (18) allow gripping and cutting of casing (14) with the mechanical set-retrievable packer (22) being set after the cut to carry out the circulation test. The well is kept under control during the cut by application of tension on the drill string to set the packer (22) at any time. The arrangement provides full annulus flow pass at the packer during cutting. Embodiments describe additional features of a drill to dress a cement plug or a settable bridge plug.
System for dislodging and extracting tubing from a wellbore
A system used to dislodge and, if necessary, sever a tubular string that is stuck within a cased wellbore. The system utilizes a jar, a plurality of plugs, and a tubular severance device. Components of the system are carried to their respective desired downhole positions by downward fluid flow within the wellbore. The jar is configured to jar the string in an effort to dislodge the string from its stuck point. The plugs are configured to fill open perforations formed in the casing in order to direct the fluid toward the stuck point and away from the perforations. If the string cannot be freed by the jar, the tubular severance device is deployed within the string above the stuck point. Detonation of the device severs the string above the stuck point.
CASING CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE
An improved casing cutter apparatus and method of use are provided for cutting one or more casing strings positioned within a subterranean wellbore during the ‘cut-and-cap’ stage of the wellbore abandonment process. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a cutting attachment operably coupled to at least one mobile power source located at or near the surface of the wellbore.
CASING CUTTING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE
An improved casing cutter apparatus and method of use are provided for cutting one or more casing strings positioned within a subterranean wellbore during the ‘cut-and-cap’ stage of the wellbore abandonment process. In some embodiments, the apparatus may comprise a cutting attachment operably coupled to at least one mobile power source located at or near the surface of the wellbore.
STUCK PACKER MILLER AND EXTERNAL RETRIEVAL TOOL
A downhole retrieval tool includes: an upper sub-assembly disposed at a proximal end of the retrieval tool; an engagement body disposed axially adjacent to the upper sub-assembly, with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the retrieval tool; and a milling tool disposed at a distal end of the retrieval tool. The engagement body is configured to selectively constrict about a portion of production tubing extending from a packer assembly, the packer assembly comprising a packer element. The milling tool is configured to mill one or more portions at an outer periphery of the packer element. A related method includes deploying and utilizing such a retrieval tool downhole.
STUCK PACKER MILLER AND EXTERNAL RETRIEVAL TOOL
A downhole retrieval tool includes: an upper sub-assembly disposed at a proximal end of the retrieval tool; an engagement body disposed axially adjacent to the upper sub-assembly, with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the retrieval tool; and a milling tool disposed at a distal end of the retrieval tool. The engagement body is configured to selectively constrict about a portion of production tubing extending from a packer assembly, the packer assembly comprising a packer element. The milling tool is configured to mill one or more portions at an outer periphery of the packer element. A related method includes deploying and utilizing such a retrieval tool downhole.
Improvements In Or Relating To Well Abandonment and Slot Recovery
A downhole actuator (16) includes a piston (15) within a chamber (17) on which fluid can act on either side to hydraulically activate the actuator. A hydrostatic equilibrium device (18) and a valve (14) are mounted around the hydraulic actuator. With a radial port (28) of the hydrostatic equilibrium device closed and the valve closed to seal the string, pumping fluid through the string operates the actuator. Pressure overbalance prevents movement of the piston (15). The radial port (28) is opened to drain fluid from the string until equilibrium is reached with the annular volume and the piston (15) can be moved.
Improvements In Or Relating To Well Abandonment and Slot Recovery
A downhole actuator (16) includes a piston (15) within a chamber (17) on which fluid can act on either side to hydraulically activate the actuator. A hydrostatic equilibrium device (18) and a valve (14) are mounted around the hydraulic actuator. With a radial port (28) of the hydrostatic equilibrium device closed and the valve closed to seal the string, pumping fluid through the string operates the actuator. Pressure overbalance prevents movement of the piston (15). The radial port (28) is opened to drain fluid from the string until equilibrium is reached with the annular volume and the piston (15) can be moved.
Downhole pulling tool with selective anchor actuation
A single-trip cut and pull system for a wellbore including a cutter, a power section, and an anchor selectively actuable independently of the power section; a method for cutting and pulling casing in a single run including running a cut and pull system on a string to a target depth, rotating a cutter of the cut and pull system to cut a casing section, and actuating an anchor of the cut and pull system after cutting the casing section; and a method for cutting and pulling casing in a single run including running a cut and pull system on a string to a target depth, rotating a cutter of the cut and pull system by rotating the string to cut a casing section, and pulling the cut casing in the single run.
Downhole pulling tool with selective anchor actuation
A single-trip cut and pull system for a wellbore including a cutter, a power section, and an anchor selectively actuable independently of the power section; a method for cutting and pulling casing in a single run including running a cut and pull system on a string to a target depth, rotating a cutter of the cut and pull system to cut a casing section, and actuating an anchor of the cut and pull system after cutting the casing section; and a method for cutting and pulling casing in a single run including running a cut and pull system on a string to a target depth, rotating a cutter of the cut and pull system by rotating the string to cut a casing section, and pulling the cut casing in the single run.