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Method for slim hole single trip remedial or plug and abandonment cement barrier

US10612343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2016
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/117
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided in one aspect is a new tool and methodology to work, in a single-trip system, and create conduits through the casing or tubing to access the annuli, circulate out the annuli contents, accurately deliver the cement required to create the subsequent barrier. The tool and system provided by this aspect provide a cost effective way of plugging an oil and gas well in a single trip without the need to remove in-place production casing.

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