Wells – Submerged well – Means removably connected to permanent well structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-02
2008-09-02
Beach, Thomas A (Department: 3671)
Wells
Submerged well
Means removably connected to permanent well structure
C166S360000, C166S338000, C175S085000, C405S209000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11090416
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for protecting wellheads of a fixed-leg drilling and production platform which provide an alternative from the shutting in of producing wells as currently required. The apparatus provides a structural barrier for the production process systems of the platform, shielding such systems from heavy objects which may be dropped in the course of rig mobilization and skidding procedures. A method of installing an embodiment of the apparatus allows the barrier to be installed without shutting in the production wells.
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Beach Thomas A
Duncan James M.
Klein, DeNatale, Goldner
WZI, Inc.
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