Wellbore method and apparatus for completion, production and injection

US8186429B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Charles S. Yeh · Spring, US
• David C. Haeberle · Cypress, US
• Michael D. Barry · Diemelstraße, US
• Michael T. Hecker · Tomball, US
• Jon Blacklock · Katy, US
• Ted A. Long · Spring, US
• Hans Brekken · Ålgård, NO
• Arthur H. Dybevik · Sandnes, NO
• Lars Faret · Sandnes, NO
• Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen · Sandnes, NO
• Terje Moen · Sandnes, NO
• Knut H. Nesland · Ålgård, NO
• Kjartan Roaldsnes · Bryne, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 11, 2011
• Grant date: May 29, 2012
• Expiry date: Feb 11, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E21B43/08
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

Apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. Included is a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.