US20090200036A1 - Method for Subsea Hydrocarbon Recovery - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery, in which a wellbore is drilled using a base installed on the seabed, said base comprising a drilling guide, in which method at least one pipeline is to be connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations.
- a method conventionally comprises the steps of:
- the aim of the present invention is to provide an improved method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery. With hydrocarbon recovery all types of recovery including oil and gas recovery are intended. This is achieved by a method according to claim 1 , characterized by the following steps:
- One of the advantages of a pre-assembled base and one or more pipelines is that the one or more pipelines are laid at an earlier stage in the operation for subsea hydrocarbon recovery, enabling an earlier connection of the pipeline with the network for storage and/or processing operations.
- Another advantage is that the placing of the connecting element is facilitated considerably, since the orientation between the pipeline end and the drilling guide for the wellbore is fixed. Normally this is done by specially manufactured jumpers, the dimension of which has to be measured after the pipeline has been laid.
- no additional PipeLine End Terminal (PLET) is required when lowering the pipeline, since the base now acts as an end terminal.
- the base is lowered first with two or more pipelines connected to it.
- the base of a second pre-assembly is connected to the pipeline of the first pre-assembly.
- a first pipeline is lowered, which can be assembled with a first base forming a first pre-assembly (but can also be connected to a network), and subsequently connect a second base to this launched first pipeline, to which yet another second pipeline is connected.
- an anchor is lowered and/or positioned on the seabed prior to the pre-assembly to assist the lowering of the assembly.
- the weight of the base can be too little to properly and accurately lower the pipeline. Then, an anchor can assist in lowering and accurately positioning the base and the pipeline.
- the base contains a single drilling guide. It is also possible to provide multiple drilling guides in a single base, e.g. to speed up oil recovery.
- the method for subsea oil or gas recovery comprises the step of positioning a christmas tree above the wellbore.
- possibly wellhead equipment is placed on top of the wellbore, and possibly well completion is performed e.g. by providing conductor pipe or casing in the wellbore.
- well completion is performed and wellhead equipment is placed after drilling the wellhole.
- a connecting element can subsequently be placed between the wellhead equipment and the pipeline.
- a connecting element for example a jumper can be used.
- the wellhead equipment and the connecting element are integrated in a christmas tree.
- a christmas tree comprises a set of valves, spools and fittings and is conventionally connected to the top of a well to direct and control the flow of fluids from the well.
- the christmas tree is placed on the seabed prior to drilling.
- blow-out preventer is positioned as is common in subsea oil or gas recovery operations requiring access to the wellbore in a later stage, such as workover operations.
- FIGS. 1 a - c show in perspective part of a vessel suitable for performing the method according to the invention
- FIGS. 2 a - 2 c show in perspective view various steps of a method for subsea oil or gas recovery according to the invention
- FIG. 3 shows in perspective view a blow-out preventer positioned on a pre-assembly according to the invention.
- FIGS. 1 a - 1 c part of a vessel 1 is shown, suitable for performing the method according to the present invention.
- the vessel 1 comprises on deck 3 a reel 2 for storage of pipeline (not shown).
- a crane 4 is arranged, which can be used to lower an anchor (not shown), but can also assist in lowering accessories such as a base, possibly pre-assembled with a pipeline according to the invention.
- Tower 5 is arranged at the stern 15 of the vessel 1 .
- Tower 5 is extending upwards from the deck and can be tilted.
- the tower is moveable across the deck 3 parallel to the stern 15 of the vessel 1 across rails 5 c .
- the tower is moveable for unwinding the pipeline more easily.
- Tower 5 is composed of an A-frame 5 a in which an assembly 5 b with a pipeline guide, in the shown embodiment aligner 6 for a pipeline (only shown partially in FIG. 1 b ) is moveably arranged.
- the arrangement of tower 5 and aligner 6 shown in FIG. 1 a ensures easy laying of pipeline, tower 5 and aligner 6 acting as a ramp across which the pipeline enters the water.
- Assembly 5 b with aligner 6 can be moved or rotated backwards towards the deck 3 of the vessel as is shown in FIGS. 1 b and 1 c .
- By retracting the assembly 5 b with aligner 6 space is created in the tower 5 a to introduce an accessory, such as a pre-assembled base and pipeline.
- Tower 5 further comprises a working platform 7 which can be entered e.g. by welding engineers to weld a pipeline to a base in order to create a pre-assembled base and pipeline according to the invention.
- the working platform 7 can also be used for other operations such as inspection.
- a straightener 8 and a pipe clamp 9 are arranged in the assembly 5 b arranged in the A-frame 5 a of the tower 5 below the aligner 6 .
- a working platform 10 and a pipe clamp 11 are mounted to the A-frame 5 a of tower 5 .
- Working platform 10 can be retracted away from the firing line to enable the passage of accessories such as base 12 shown in FIG. 1 c by opening as is shown in FIG. 1 b or alternatively for example by skidding or rotating.
- Working platform 10 can for example be used to connect an accessory to a launched pipeline, clamped in pipe clamp 11 .
- pipe parts have been shown in pipe clamps 9 and 11 , while no other part of the pipeline is shown.
- FIG. 1 c a base 12 is shown.
- the shown base 12 is not yet assembled with a pipeline.
- FIGS. 2 a - 2 d various steps of a method for subsea oil or gas recovery according to the invention are illustrated.
- an assembly 20 according to the invention is shown launched on the seabed 21 .
- the assembly 20 is pre-assembled from a pipeline 20 a and a base 20 b .
- Base 20 b comprises a drilling guide 20 c to enable drilling of a wellbore and a pipeline end terminal 20 d which can be connected to the wellbore via a connecting element.
- Base 20 b further comprises a hook member 20 e that can be used to connect base 20 b during launch e.g. via a cable to an anchor to assist in lowering and/positioning the assembly 20 .
- Positioning elements are arranged on the assembly 20 to enable an easy and precise connection between the assembly 20 and connection element 22 .
- the connection elements are elements according to the API Standard Guide Post dimensions.
- columns 20 f extending from base 20 b are arranged as positioning elements to enable an easy and precise connection between the assembly 20 and connection element 22 , in this case christmas tree 22 as shown in FIG. 2 b .
- Christmas tree 22 comprises recesses 22 a complementary to columns 20 f on assembly 20 to enable interconnection.
- Christmas tree 22 further comprises connecting members 22 c and 22 b to form a interconnection between the wellbore at the seabed surface in drilling guide 20 c and the pipeline end terminal 20 d.
- FIG. 2 c the christmas tree 22 is positioned on base and pipeline assembly 20 .
- FIG. 2 d shows a blow-out preventer 23 positioned on pre-assembly 20 on the seabed 21 .
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery in which a wellbore is drilled using a base installed on the seabed, said base comprising a drilling guide, in which at least one pipeline is to be connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations. The method according to the invention includes the following steps:
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- preparing a pre-assembly of a base and one or more pipelines,
- lowering and positioning the pre-assembly on the seabed,
- drilling the wellbore through the base,
- placing a connecting element between the wellbore and the pipeline.
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- The present invention relates to a method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery, in which a wellbore is drilled using a base installed on the seabed, said base comprising a drilling guide, in which method at least one pipeline is to be connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations. Such a method conventionally comprises the steps of:
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- lowering and positioning a base on the seabed,
- drilling a wellbore through the drilling guide of the base,
- lowering and positioning the pipeline on the seabed, to which pipeline an end termination is connected,
- measuring the exact distance between the end termination of the pipeline and the base,
- preparing a connecting element made to size
- placing the connecting element manufactured to size between the wellbore and the pipeline.
- Such a method is well-known and commonly applied in the art. A disadvantage of the known method is that the positioning of the pipeline and the placing of the connecting element are precise and therefore time-consuming and expensive operations.
- The aim of the present invention is to provide an improved method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery. With hydrocarbon recovery all types of recovery including oil and gas recovery are intended. This is achieved by a method according to
claim 1, characterized by the following steps: -
- preparing a pre-assembly of a base and one or more pipelines,
- lowering and positioning the pre-assembly on the seabed,
- drilling the wellbore through the drilling guide of the base,
- placing a connecting element between the wellbore and the pipeline.
- One of the advantages of a pre-assembled base and one or more pipelines is that the one or more pipelines are laid at an earlier stage in the operation for subsea hydrocarbon recovery, enabling an earlier connection of the pipeline with the network for storage and/or processing operations. Another advantage is that the placing of the connecting element is facilitated considerably, since the orientation between the pipeline end and the drilling guide for the wellbore is fixed. Normally this is done by specially manufactured jumpers, the dimension of which has to be measured after the pipeline has been laid. Yet another advantage is that no additional PipeLine End Terminal (PLET) is required when lowering the pipeline, since the base now acts as an end terminal.
- It is both possible to connect one or multiple pipelines to a single base, which will for example be dependent on the product(s) flowing through the pipeline(s). In a possible embodiment, the base is lowered first with two or more pipelines connected to it.
- In a preferred embodiment, after lowering and positioning a first pre-assembly on the seabed, the base of a second pre-assembly is connected to the pipeline of the first pre-assembly. Possibly, initially a first pipeline is lowered, which can be assembled with a first base forming a first pre-assembly (but can also be connected to a network), and subsequently connect a second base to this launched first pipeline, to which yet another second pipeline is connected. This way it is possible to install a series of bases, interconnected with pipelines, which are also connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations.
- In a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention, an anchor is lowered and/or positioned on the seabed prior to the pre-assembly to assist the lowering of the assembly. The weight of the base can be too little to properly and accurately lower the pipeline. Then, an anchor can assist in lowering and accurately positioning the base and the pipeline.
- In a preferred embodiment, the base contains a single drilling guide. It is also possible to provide multiple drilling guides in a single base, e.g. to speed up oil recovery.
- Preferably, the method for subsea oil or gas recovery according to the invention comprises the step of positioning a christmas tree above the wellbore. After drilling the wellbore, possibly wellhead equipment is placed on top of the wellbore, and possibly well completion is performed e.g. by providing conductor pipe or casing in the wellbore. In a possible embodiment, well completion is performed and wellhead equipment is placed after drilling the wellhole. A connecting element can subsequently be placed between the wellhead equipment and the pipeline. As a connecting element, for example a jumper can be used.
- In another preferred embodiment, the wellhead equipment and the connecting element are integrated in a christmas tree. Such a christmas tree comprises a set of valves, spools and fittings and is conventionally connected to the top of a well to direct and control the flow of fluids from the well. Possibly, the christmas tree is placed on the seabed prior to drilling. Analogously, it is possible to place the connecting element on the seabed prior to drilling.
- Possibly, on the christmas tree, a blow-out preventer is positioned as is common in subsea oil or gas recovery operations requiring access to the wellbore in a later stage, such as workover operations.
- The invention will further be explained with respect to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIGS. 1 a-c show in perspective part of a vessel suitable for performing the method according to the invention, -
FIGS. 2 a-2 c show in perspective view various steps of a method for subsea oil or gas recovery according to the invention, -
FIG. 3 shows in perspective view a blow-out preventer positioned on a pre-assembly according to the invention. - In
FIGS. 1 a-1 c part of avessel 1 is shown, suitable for performing the method according to the present invention. Thevessel 1 comprises on deck 3 areel 2 for storage of pipeline (not shown). Ondeck 3 furthermore a crane 4 is arranged, which can be used to lower an anchor (not shown), but can also assist in lowering accessories such as a base, possibly pre-assembled with a pipeline according to the invention. - At the
stern 15 of the vessel 1 atower 5 is arranged. Tower 5 is extending upwards from the deck and can be tilted. The tower is moveable across thedeck 3 parallel to thestern 15 of thevessel 1 across rails 5 c. The tower is moveable for unwinding the pipeline more easily.Tower 5 is composed of anA-frame 5 a in which anassembly 5 b with a pipeline guide, in the shownembodiment aligner 6 for a pipeline (only shown partially inFIG. 1 b) is moveably arranged. The arrangement oftower 5 andaligner 6 shown inFIG. 1 a ensures easy laying of pipeline,tower 5 and aligner 6 acting as a ramp across which the pipeline enters the water.Assembly 5 b withaligner 6 can be moved or rotated backwards towards thedeck 3 of the vessel as is shown inFIGS. 1 b and 1 c. By retracting theassembly 5 b withaligner 6, space is created in thetower 5 a to introduce an accessory, such as a pre-assembled base and pipeline. - Tower 5 further comprises a working
platform 7 which can be entered e.g. by welding engineers to weld a pipeline to a base in order to create a pre-assembled base and pipeline according to the invention. Of course, the workingplatform 7 can also be used for other operations such as inspection. In theassembly 5 b arranged in theA-frame 5 a of thetower 5 below the aligner 6 astraightener 8 and apipe clamp 9 are arranged. In the embodiment shown, a workingplatform 10 and apipe clamp 11 are mounted to theA-frame 5 a oftower 5. Workingplatform 10 can be retracted away from the firing line to enable the passage of accessories such asbase 12 shown inFIG. 1 c by opening as is shown inFIG. 1 b or alternatively for example by skidding or rotating.Working platform 10 can for example be used to connect an accessory to a launched pipeline, clamped inpipe clamp 11. For reasons of clarity, pipe parts have been shown inpipe clamps - Although it should be understood that
tower 5 is appropriate for lowering any accessory, inFIG. 1 c abase 12 is shown. The shownbase 12 is not yet assembled with a pipeline. - In
FIGS. 2 a-2 d various steps of a method for subsea oil or gas recovery according to the invention are illustrated. InFIG. 2 a an assembly 20 according to the invention is shown launched on theseabed 21. The assembly 20 is pre-assembled from apipeline 20 a and a base 20 b.Base 20 b comprises adrilling guide 20 c to enable drilling of a wellbore and apipeline end terminal 20 d which can be connected to the wellbore via a connecting element.Base 20 b further comprises ahook member 20 e that can be used to connectbase 20 b during launch e.g. via a cable to an anchor to assist in lowering and/positioning the assembly 20. - Positioning elements are arranged on the assembly 20 to enable an easy and precise connection between the assembly 20 and
connection element 22. Preferably the connection elements are elements according to the API Standard Guide Post dimensions. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 2 a,columns 20 f extending frombase 20 b are arranged as positioning elements to enable an easy and precise connection between the assembly 20 andconnection element 22, in thiscase christmas tree 22 as shown inFIG. 2 b.Christmas tree 22 comprisesrecesses 22 a complementary tocolumns 20 f on assembly 20 to enable interconnection.Christmas tree 22 further comprises connecting members 22 c and 22 b to form a interconnection between the wellbore at the seabed surface indrilling guide 20 c and thepipeline end terminal 20 d. - In
FIG. 2 c thechristmas tree 22 is positioned on base and pipeline assembly 20. -
FIG. 2 d shows a blow-out preventer 23 positioned on pre-assembly 20 on theseabed 21.
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1. Method for subsea hydrocarbon recovery in which a wellbore is drilled using a base installed on the seabed, said base comprising a drilling guide, in which method at least one pipeline is to be connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations, characterized by the following steps:
preparing a pre-assembly of a base and one or more pipelines,
lowering and positioning the pre-assembly on the seabed,
drilling the wellbore through the drilling guide of the base,
placing a connecting element between the wellbore and the pipeline.
2. Method according to claim 1 , in which an anchor is lowered prior to the pre-assembly to assist the lowering and/or positioning of the pre-assembly.
3. Method according to claim 1 , in which the base contains a single drilling guide.
4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting element is placed on the seabed prior to drilling.
5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting element is a christmas tree.
6. Method according to claim 1 , in which two or more pipelines connected to a single base are lowered simultaneously from two or more reels.
7. Method according to claim 1 , in which after lowering and positioning a first pre-assembly on the seabed, the base of a second pre-assembly is connected to the pipeline of the first pre-assembly.
8. Pre-assembled base comprising a drilling guide for drilling a wellbore and one or more pipelines to be connected to a network for storage and/or processing operations for subsea hydrocarbon recovery.
9. Method according to claim 2 , in which the base contains a single drilling guide.
10. Method according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting element is placed on the seabed prior to drilling.
11. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the connecting element is placed on the seabed prior to drilling.
12. Method according to claim 2 , wherein the connecting element is a christmas tree.
13. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the connecting element is a christmas tree.
14. Method according to claim 4 , wherein the connecting element is a christmas tree.
15. Method according to claim 2 , in which two or more pipelines connected to a single base are lowered simultaneously from two or more reels.
16. Method according to claim 3 , in which two or more pipelines connected to a single base are lowered simultaneously from two or more reels.
17. Method according to claim 4 , in which two or more pipelines connected to a single base are lowered simultaneously from two or more reels.
18. Method according to claim 5 in which two or more pipelines connected to a single base are lowered simultaneously from two or more reels.
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