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Subsea well template

US9217315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2010
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/037
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Subsea well template comprising a plurality of well slots arranged adjacent to a manifold reception space, said template comprising a plurality of template hatches for protection of well components, including a Xmas tree. Said hatches comprise at least a top protection cover and a side protection panel. The hatches are arranged to pivot between a closed and open position, about a pivot axis arranged at a lower end of the hatch. When in an open position, the well template exhibits absence of a framework extending up towards the top of the template.

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