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Method for the drilling of the initial phase of deep water oil wells with an underwater well head

US7055623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2001
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Improved method for the drilling of the initial phase of deep water oil wells with an underwater well head consisting in the positioning and cementation of the conductor pipe and anchorage casing by means of a single drilling phase. A tapered hole (with a double diameter) is drilled using a drill string consisting of a motor driven pilot bit and a reaming bit.

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