Barrier arrangement in wellhead assembly
US11542778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/038
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A subsea wellhead assembly having an arrangement of primary well barriers provided in equipment that is located within the well and/or the wellhead housing is provided. All of the well barriers may be located within the tubing hanger and/or the production tubing string extending into the wellbore. The subsea wellhead assembly also includes a flowline connection body placed atop the wellhead housing and fluidly coupled to the tubing hanger. None of the primary barriers for the well are located in the flowline connection body.
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