System and method for flow/pressure boosting in a subsea environment
US6688392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/01
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for producing hydrocarbon fluids from a subsea formation includes at least one producing well penetrating the formation for producing hydrocarbon fluids. At least one dummy well is hydraulically connected to the at least one producing well for routing the hydrocarbon fluids from the producing well to the dummy well. At least one pump is disposed in the at least one dummy well. The pump takes suction flow from the dummy well and boosts the flow energy of the discharge flow of hydrocarbon fluids.
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