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Barrier arrangement in wellhead assembly

US11542778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2019
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 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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