Shallow flow wellhead system

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1996-02-01

1997-08-26

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Submerged well

Wellhead

166285, 1663321, 166337, E21B 712, E21B 3314, E21B 4301, E21B 4706

Patent

active

056602340

ABSTRACT:
A subsea wellhead system is used in areas which have shallow water producing sands. A first string of casing extends from the sea floor through a section of conductor pipe and below the conductor pipe to a point above the water sand. An external wellhead housing having flow ports is supported at the upper end of the conductor pipe. A valve sleeve is located on the exterior of the external wellhead housing. The valve sleeve is movable to a closed position, closing the flow ports. A second string of casing is installed to a point below the water producing formation. An internal wellhead housing is secured to the upper end of the second string of casing, which lands within the external wellhead housing. During cementing of the second string of casing the flow ports are open. After cementing, the valve sleeve is moved to the closed position.

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