Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Oil and Gas Operations

    公开(公告)号:US20210054713A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US16979079

    申请日:2019-04-18

    摘要: The invention provides an apparatus for introducing a fluid into a subsea production flow system, a system and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a first flow path through the apparatus for fluidly coupling a subsea well to a subsea production flow system and an inlet for receiving a fluid. A second flow path fluidly connects the inlet and the subsea production flow system. A valve is operable to control the flow of the fluid through the inlet to the subsea production flow system. In one embodiment, the invention provides an apparatus for preventing or reducing flow of a first treatment chemical into a subsea production flow system, a system, and a method of use. In an alternative embodiment, the invention provides an apparatus for injecting a gas into a subsea production flow system, a system, and a method of use.

    Apparatus for Accessing Subsea Production Flow Systems

    公开(公告)号:US20230279748A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-07

    申请号:US18160711

    申请日:2023-01-27

    摘要: The invention provides an access apparatus for accessing a flow system in a subsea oil and gas production installation, a method of installation and a subsea horizontal connection installation. In one aspect, the access apparatus comprises a body, a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system and an access interface providing an access point to the flow system. The body defines at least one bore which fluidly connects at least one of the plurality of connectors to the access interface to provide a path between the access interface and the flow system. A first connector of the plurality of connectors is oriented with a longitudinal axis in a substantially horizontal plane, such that the at least one connector is configured to connect to a respective horizontally oriented connector of the flow system and a second connector of the plurality of connectors forms part of a connection interface for a jumper flowline, the connection interface replicating a flow system connection interface. The access apparatus is configured to be connected between the, flow system connection interface and the jumper flowline.

    Method and apparatus for oil and gas operations

    公开(公告)号:US10174575B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-08

    申请号:US14379277

    申请日:2013-02-15

    发明人: Ian Donald John Reid

    摘要: An apparatus and system for accessing a flow system (such as a subsea tree) in a subsea oil and gas production system, and method of use. The apparatus comprises a body defining a conduit therethrough and a first connector for connecting the body to the flow system. A second connector is configured for connecting the body to an intervention apparatus, such as an injection or sampling equipment. In use, the conduit provides an intervention path from the intervention apparatus to the flow system. Aspects of the invention relate to combined injection and sampling units, and have particular application to well scale squeeze operations.

    APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20220003065A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-06

    申请号:US17476384

    申请日:2021-09-15

    发明人: Ian Donald John Reid

    摘要: The invention provides an apparatus and system for accessing a flow system (such as a subsea tree) in a subsea oil and gas production installation, and method of use. The apparatus comprises a body and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system. A flow access interface is provided on the body for connecting the apparatus to a subsea process apparatus, and the body defines a plurality of flow paths. Each flow path fluidly connects one of the plurality of connectors to the flow access interface to provide an intervention path from a connected subsea process apparatus to the flow system in use. Aspects of the invention have particular application to flow metering, fluid sampling, and well scale squeeze operations.

    Apparatus, systems and method for oil and gas operations

    公开(公告)号:US11142984B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-12

    申请号:US16687476

    申请日:2019-11-18

    发明人: Ian Donald John Reid

    摘要: The invention provides an apparatus and system for accessing a flow system (such as a subsea tree) in a subsea oil and gas production installation, and method of use. The apparatus comprises a body and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the apparatus to the flow system. A flow access interface is provided on the body for connecting the apparatus to a subsea process apparatus, and the body defines a plurality of flow paths. Each flow path fluidly connects one of the plurality of connectors to the flow access interface to provide an intervention path from a connected subsea process apparatus to the flow system in use. Aspects of the invention have particular application to flow metering, fluid sampling, and well scale squeeze operations.

    SUBSEA JUMPER TERMINATION WITH ACCESS INTERFACE FOR SECOND JUMPER

    公开(公告)号:US20210002986A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-07

    申请号:US16977417

    申请日:2019-03-13

    IPC分类号: E21B43/01 F16L1/26

    摘要: The invention provides a jumper termination apparatus for a subsea jumper flowline, a flow system for a subsea hydrocarbon production or injection installation incorporating such a jumper termination apparatus, and a method of use. The jumper termination apparatus comprises a body, a jumper coupling means configured to couple the body to a jumper flowline, and a connector coupling means configured to couple the body to a subsea manifold connector. An access interface is disposed on the body. The body defines a first flow path from a coupled jumper flowline to a coupled subsea manifold connector, and a second flow path from the access interface to the first flow path or the subsea manifold connector. The access interface is configured to be connected to a second jumper flowline. A flow system comprises a subsea manifold and a first jumper flowline having a first jumper termination apparatus connected to a first subsea manifold connector, and may also comprise a second jumper flowline having a second jumper termination apparatus, wherein the second jumper flowline is connected to the subsea manifold via the first access interface and the subsea manifold connector. In another aspect, the invention provides a jumper termination apparatus for a subsea jumper flowline comprising a body, a jumper coupling means configured to couple the body to a jumper flowline; and an interface coupling means configured to couple the body to an access interface of a jumper flowline termination head of a further jumper flowline.

    Apparatus, systems and methods for oil and gas operations

    公开(公告)号:US11982161B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-14

    申请号:US17420956

    申请日:2020-01-30

    IPC分类号: E21B43/013

    CPC分类号: E21B43/013

    摘要: The invention provides a subsea in-line tee arrangement for a subsea production system comprising at least one removable module. The removable module is configured to be assembled with a jumper flowline and provide flow access between a jumper flowline and the subsea in-line tee. At least one retrievable process apparatus can be connected to the retrievable module. The at least one retrievable process apparatus is configured to perform a function selected from the group comprising: fluid control, fluid sampling, fluid diversion, fluid recovery, fluid injection, fluid circulation, fluid measurement and/or fluid metering.

    APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20230184063A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-15

    申请号:US17996068

    申请日:2021-04-14

    摘要: The invention provides a subsea oil and gas production installation, methods of installing the installation and methods of use. The installation comprises a subsea production system comprising a first production pipeline and a second production pipeline, a first subsea manifold in fluid communication with the first production pipeline comprising a fluid access interface and a flowline connector, a removable module fluidly connected to the fluid access interface of the first subsea manifold and configured to receive production fluid from one or more subsea wells and a second subsea manifold in fluid communication with the second production pipeline. The first subsea manifold defines a first flow path between the fluid access interface and the first production pipeline and a second bypass flow path between the fluid access interface and the flowline connector. The first and the second subsea manifolds are fluidly coupled to one another by a connecting flowline which is connected at a first end to the flowline connector of the first subsea manifold. The removable module comprises a flow control means operable to selectively route the production fluid from one or more subsea wells into the first production pipeline via the first flow path defined by the manifold, and/or into the second production pipeline via the second bypass flow path, the connecting flowline and the second subsea manifold.

    Apparatus, systems and methods for oil and gas operations

    公开(公告)号:US10895151B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-19

    申请号:US15566644

    申请日:2016-04-13

    发明人: Ian Donald John Reid

    摘要: A valve apparatus (400) for a flow system in a subsea oil and gas production installation and a method of use. The valve apparatus comprises an inlet for production flow from the subsea oil and gas production installation, an outlet for production flow, and a flow control valve (420) disposed between the inlet and the outlet. A first flow line (361) in communication with a sampling circuit is disposed between the inlet and the flow control valve, and a second flow line (362) in communication with a sampling circuit is disposed between the outlet and the flow control valve. The flow control valve is operable to be partially closed to create a pressure differential between the first and second flow lines, and thereby drive a production fluid into the sampling circuit.

    Method and apparatus for oil and gas operations

    公开(公告)号:US10738557B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US16212415

    申请日:2018-12-06

    发明人: Ian Donald John Reid

    摘要: An apparatus and system for accessing a flow system (such as a subsea tree) in a subsea oil and gas production system, and method of use. The apparatus comprises a body defining a conduit therethrough and a first connector for connecting the body to the flow system. A second connector is configured for connecting the body to an intervention apparatus, such as an injection or sampling equipment. In use, the conduit provides an intervention path from the intervention apparatus to the flow system. Aspects of the invention relate to combined injection and sampling units, and have particular application to well scale squeeze operations.