Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for a dynamic mudcap drilling and well control comprises of a tubular body (185) disposable in a well casing (180) forming an outer annulus (155) there between and an inner annulus (150) formable between the body and a drill string (190) disposed therein. The apparatus further includes a sealing member (110) to seal the inner annulus at a location above a lower end of the tubular body and a pressure control member (150) disposable in the inner annulus at a location above the lower end of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the assembly uses two rotating control heads (RCH, RBOP) (110, 115), one at the top of the wellhead assembly in a conventional manner and a specially designed downhole unit. Thus, creating dual barriers. Finally, the assembly provides a method for allowing the well to produce hydrocarbons while tripping the drill string.
Abstract:
An apparatus (100) for reducing pressure surges in a wellbore comprising a body having a bore (124) therethrough, the bore providing a fluid path for wellbore fluid between a first and second end of the body, at least one fluid path (122) permitting the wellbore fluid to pass between the bore and an annular area formed between an outer surface of the body and the walls of a wellbore therearound, and a number of closure mechanisms (110) whereby the at least one fluid path is selectively closable to the flow of fluid.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for plugging a wellbore (10) in a trip saving manner includes a cement retainer (30) disposed on a run-in string (40) and a radially expanded perforating assembly disposed below the cement retainer. In a single run, the apparatus provides for perforating a wellbore and squeezing cement (8) through the perforations and into the formation (7) therearound. After the cement retainer is set, a firing head is actuated to cause the perforating gun to discharge. After perforations are formed, cement is introduced from the cement retainer into the isolated area and squeezed through the perforations. Thereafter, the run-in string disengages from the cement retainer leaving behind the plug formed. In yet another aspect, a firing head (70) capable of being actuated by different means is used to discharge the perforating assembly.
Abstract:
The present invention generally provides apparatus and methods for reducing the pressure of a circulating fluid in a wellbore. In one aspect of the invention an ECD (equivalent circulation density) reduction tool provides a means for drilling extended reach deep (ERD) wells with heavyweight drilling fluids by minimizing the effect of friction head on bottomhole pressure so that circulating density of the fluid is close to its actual density. With an ECD reduction tool located in the upper section of the well, the friction head is substantially reduced, which substantially reduces chances of fracturing a formation.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided that permit downhole tools to be run into a well along with logging tools that can log the downhole tools into place by real time transmission of the data to a surface location. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a telemetry tool, a logging tool in communication with the telemetry tool and a downhole tool.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided that permit downhole tools to be run into a well along with logging tools that can log the downhole tools into place by real time transmission of the data to a surface location. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a telemetry tool, a logging tool in communication with the telemetry tool and a downhole tool.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided that permit downhole tools to be run into a well along with logging tools that can log the downhole tools into place by real time transmission of the data to a surface location. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a telemetry tool, a logging tool in communication with the telemetry tool and a downhole tool.