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Method and apparatus for completion of a well

US4949793A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1989
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/116
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for completion of a horizontal section of a subterranean well. The apparatus comprises a first packer assembly which is settable in the well by longitudinal manipulation of a tubular workstring. A second packer is carried into the well on the workstring and is settable by application of hydraulic pressure through the workstring. A perforating gun is carried into the well on and in communication with the workstring, together with a gun retractor for telescopically retracting the perforating gun. A valve is also provided for selective communication between the exterior and the interior of the apparatus and is manipulatable to the open position to effect, for example, a fluid flow path from the production zone to the top of the well for transmission of production fluids in the well.

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