Patent classifications
E21B43/013
PIPELINE DEPLOYMENT AND TIE-IN METHOD
A method of installing a subsea pipeline for tie-in to a subsea structure includes laying, using a pipe laying vessel, an intermediate section of the pipeline on to a pipe restraint device, wherein the pipe restraint device is at or near the subsea structure, or is at or near a location at which a subsea structure will be installed, and the pipe restraint device restricts transverse movement of the pipeline. The intermediate section of the pipeline is configured to be tapped at or near the pipe restraint device for providing fluid communication between the pipeline and the subsea structure.
Subsea well installation
A subsea well installation is provided, comprising a first pipeline comprising a first valve arrangement and a second pipeline comprising a second valve arrangement. The first valve arrangement is connected to a first subsea well and the second valve arrangement is connected to a second subsea well. The first valve arrangement is connected to the second valve arrangement. The installation is arranged such that fluid can be routed from the first well to any of the first pipeline and second pipeline. Each valve arrangement may comprise three two-way ball valves. Also provided is a method of installing the subsea well installation and a method of operating the subsea well installation.
Subsea well installation
A subsea well installation is provided, comprising a first pipeline comprising a first valve arrangement and a second pipeline comprising a second valve arrangement. The first valve arrangement is connected to a first subsea well and the second valve arrangement is connected to a second subsea well. The first valve arrangement is connected to the second valve arrangement. The installation is arranged such that fluid can be routed from the first well to any of the first pipeline and second pipeline. Each valve arrangement may comprise three two-way ball valves. Also provided is a method of installing the subsea well installation and a method of operating the subsea well installation.
Load and vibration monitoring on a flowline jumper
A flowline jumper for providing fluid communication between first and second spaced apart subsea structures includes a length of conduit having a predetermined size and shape and first and second connectors deployed on opposing ends of the conduit. The first and second connectors are configured to couple with corresponding connectors on the subsea structures. At least one electronic sensor is deployed on the conduit. The sensor is configured to measure at least one of a vibration and a load in the conduit.
Load and vibration monitoring on a flowline jumper
A flowline jumper for providing fluid communication between first and second spaced apart subsea structures includes a length of conduit having a predetermined size and shape and first and second connectors deployed on opposing ends of the conduit. The first and second connectors are configured to couple with corresponding connectors on the subsea structures. At least one electronic sensor is deployed on the conduit. The sensor is configured to measure at least one of a vibration and a load in the conduit.
Downhole tubing or umbilical with sensor and method for manufacturing it
The present disclosure relates to a system having an inner structure, wherein the inner structure comprises at least one inner tube made of stainless steel and at least one sensor device with at least one sensor to measure at least one condition of the system. Under an aspect of the present disclosure a system of this type is suggested, wherein the inner structure is coated with at least one layer of at least one plastic material.
Downhole tubing or umbilical with sensor and method for manufacturing it
The present disclosure relates to a system having an inner structure, wherein the inner structure comprises at least one inner tube made of stainless steel and at least one sensor device with at least one sensor to measure at least one condition of the system. Under an aspect of the present disclosure a system of this type is suggested, wherein the inner structure is coated with at least one layer of at least one plastic material.
System and method for offshore hydrocarbon processing
A system for hydrocarbon production comprising a host for receiving produced hydrocarbon; an offshore hydrocarbon production facility comprising: a production wellhead for connection to a subsea hydrocarbon reservoir; a production platform configured to receive produced fluid from the wellhead and being in fluid communication with the host via a long distance pipeline; wherein the wellhead is local to the production platform, and the production platform is configured to process the produced fluid to provide a semi-stable oil product suitable for exporting along the long distance pipeline to the host.
System and method for offshore hydrocarbon processing
A system for hydrocarbon production comprising a host for receiving produced hydrocarbon; an offshore hydrocarbon production facility comprising: a production wellhead for connection to a subsea hydrocarbon reservoir; a production platform configured to receive produced fluid from the wellhead and being in fluid communication with the host via a long distance pipeline; wherein the wellhead is local to the production platform, and the production platform is configured to process the produced fluid to provide a semi-stable oil product suitable for exporting along the long distance pipeline to the host.
Nonresident system and method for depressurising subsea apparatus and lines
The present invention provides a nonresident system for depressurizing subsea apparatus and lines comprising a depressurizing tool (5) adapted for being coupled to an ROV interface (6) of a subsea apparatus, wherein the depressurizing tool (5) is coupled to an ROV (4), wherein: the ROV interface (6) comprises a first pipeline (6a) for connection to a first hydrocarbon transport line (8), a second pipeline (6b) for connection to second hydrocarbon transport line (9), and a connection mandrel (6d); and the depressurizing tool (5) comprises a suction line (5a) adapted for being connected to the first pipeline (6a) for connection to the first hydrocarbon transport line; a discharge line (5b) adapted for being connected to the second pipeline (6b) for connection to the second hydrocarbon transport line; a pump (5c); and a connector (5d) adapted for being connected to the connection mandrel (6d) of the ROV interface (6). A method is also provided for depressurizing subsea apparatus and lines, comprising the steps of: removing a blind cap (15) from an ROV interface (6) with aid of an ROV (4); coupling a depressurizing tool (5) to the ROV interface (6) of a subsea apparatus (10); suction and removal of fluid from a first hydrocarbon transport line, wherein the first hydrocarbon transport line comprises hydrate formation; and pressurizing and reinjecting the fluid into a second hydrocarbon transport line.