Wells – Submerged well – Means removably connected to permanent well structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Engle, Patricia (Department: 3671)
Wells
Submerged well
Means removably connected to permanent well structure
C166S352000, C166S367000, C166S385000, C175S005000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10528667
ABSTRACT:
A device for tensioning and relieving production tubing (49) extending from a subsea hydrocarbon well (107) up through a riser (63) to a floating installation (87), a continuous production tubing extension (85) passing through a telescopic unit (67) in the upper part of the riser (63), preferably extending above a production deck (89) on the floating installation (87), where the production tubing (49) is provided with a tubing tensioner unit (1) below and in the proximity of the lower end of the telescopic unit (67).
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Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Buchanan Christopher
Engle Patricia
National Oilwell Norway AS
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