Abstract: Systems and methods of logging in a well include utilizing a solidifying fluid, such as magnetorheological fluid, in at least one annulus surrounding a logging tool. Given production tubing may remain in the well during the logging as desired for efficiency, space between the production tubing and a casing string may form the annulus. Filling the annulus with the solidifying fluid and selective activation of the solidifying fluid to a solidified state during the logging limits interference in data collected as a result of transmitting across the annulus. Deactivation of the solidifying fluid to a liquefied state enables recovery of the solidifying fluid from the well after the logging. Embodiments employ the logging in various applications, such as assessing a cemented casing string in well abandonment operations.

Abstract: A method of cementing an oil or gas well for abandonment comprises cutting the production tubing 6 above the production packer 8, setting a tubing plug 9 in the tubing and then cutting the tubing. A bridge plug may be installed at the level of the cut, which spans the full diameter of the well casing 3. An agitator assembly 20 comprising an agitator 24, packer 21 and burst sub 23, with a running tool fitted to the top, is run down the tubing on wire line. Cement is then injected into the tubing 6, which flows through the agitator assembly and causes the tubing to vibrate. The cement fills the tubing but also flows back up the A annulus between the casing and production tubing. Vibration of the tubing assists the formation of a good quality cement plug extending all around the annulus over a substantial length of the well.

Abstract: Systems and methods of logging in a well include utilizing a solidifying fluid, such as magnetorheological fluid, in at least one annulus surrounding a logging tool. Given production tubing may remain in the well during the logging as desired for efficiency, space between the production tubing and a casing string may form the annulus. Filling the annulus with the solidifying fluid and selective activation of the solidifying fluid to a solidified state during the logging limits interference in data collected as a result of transmitting across the annulus. Deactivation of the solidifying fluid to a liquefied state enables recovery of the solidifying fluid from the well after the logging. Embodiments employ the logging in various applications, such as assessing a cemented casing string in well abandonment operations.

Abstract: A method of cementing an oil or gas well for abandonment comprises cutting the production tubing 6 above the production packer 8, setting a tubing plug 9 in the tubing and then cutting the tubing. A bridge plug may be installed at the level of the cut, which spans the full diameter of the well casing 3. An agitator assembly 20 comprising an agitator 24, packer 21 and burst sub 23, with a running tool fitted to the top, is run down the tubing on wire line. Cement is then injected into the tubing 6, which flows through the agitator assembly and causes the tubing to vibrate. The cement fills the tubing but also flows back up the A annulus between the casing and production tubing. Vibration of the tubing assists the formation of a good quality cement plug extending all around the annulus over a substantial length of the well.

Abstract: A wellhead housing a supports a string of casing in tension by using a load ring. The load ring mounts to the exterior of a casing hanger which secures to the upper end of the string of casing. The load ring is split, resilient and outwardly biased. The load ring is retained during the running of the casing. The running tool then releases the load ring to spring outward to support the load. The load ring has wickers on its exterior that mate with wickers in the interior of the bore.

Abstract: A mechanism mounts to a casing hanger for supporting the casing in tension. The mechanism includes a plurality of dogs mounted around the exterior of the casing hanger. Each of the dogs has wickers on its exterior which engage wickers formed in the bore of a wellhead housing. The dogs are carried within a recess. The recess has upper and lower parallel conical shoulders. A sleeve retains the dogs in a retracted position until tension has been applied. The sleeve releases the dogs by rotational movement of the running tool which runs the casing hanger.

Abstract: A torque tool and mating profile allow large diameter conductor pipe to easily be retrieved from a subsea well. The profile will be located near the sea floor immediately above a left-hand threaded connector joint. The profile has a lifting shoulder and a torque key. The torque tool lowers through the conductor pipe from the drill rig on drill pipe. It has spring biased dogs that spring outward into the profile. The dogs have lifting surfaces for lifting the conductor string at the lifting shoulder at the profile. Rotating the torque tool causes it to engage the torque key to break out the connector joint.

Abstract: A connector for tying back a wellhead (10) to a floating platform rigidly attaches to the wellhead housing (12). It is engaged with the casing hanger (14) through a bellows (86) arrangement. Strain cycling of the connection is reduced while thermal expansion and manufacturing tolerance are readily tolerated.