Methods and apparatus for wellbore construction and completion
US7311148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/085
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore.
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