Abstract: A liner deployment assembly (LDA) for use in a wellbore includes: a crossover tool. The crossover tool includes: a seal for engaging a tubular string cemented into the wellbore; a tubular housing carrying the seal and having bypass ports straddling the seal; a mandrel having a bore therethrough and a port in fluid communication with the mandrel bore, the mandrel movable relative to the housing between a bore position where the mandrel port is isolated from the bypass ports and a bypass position where the mandrel port is aligned with one of the bypass ports; a bypass chamber formed between the housing and the mandrel and extending above and below the seal; and a control module. The control module includes: an electronics package; and an actuator in communication with the electronics package and operable to move the mandrel between the positions.

Abstract: A choke controlling fluid flow in a well has a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, and a flow restrictor comprising first and second choke members, one of which rotates relative to the other to choke or promote flow. The first and second choke members are axially spaced from one another, and have mating faces that are optionally planar, and are axially stacked in the choke. The choke is operated by a shifting tool, which grips the inner surface of the rotating choke member, and rotates it relative to the other, in order to vary the flow.

Abstract: A choke controlling fluid flow in a well has a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, and a flow restrictor comprising first and second choke members, one of which rotates relative to the other to choke or promote flow. The first and second choke members are axially spaced from one another, and have mating faces that are optionally planar, and are axially stacked in the choke. The choke is operated by a shifting tool, which grips the inner surface of the rotating choke member, and rotates it relative to the other, in order to vary the flow.

Abstract: A choke controlling fluid flow in a well has a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, and a flow restrictor comprising first and second choke members (10,20), one of which (20) rotates relative to the other (10) to choke or promote flow. The first and second choke members (10,20) are axially spaced from one another, and have mating faces that are optionally planar, and are axially stacked in the choke. The choke is operated by a shifting tool (50), which grips the inner surface of the rotating choke member (20), and rotates it relative to the other (10), in order to vary the flow.

Abstract: An antenna for use in a downhole tubular. The antenna comprises a generally cylindrical housing and a coiled conductor located within a portion of the housing and separated therefrom by insulating material. The portion of housing has a greater internal diameter than an external diameter of the coiled conductor.

Abstract: A liner deployment assembly (LDA) for use in a wellbore includes: a crossover tool. The crossover tool includes: a seal for engaging a tubular string cemented into the wellbore; a tubular housing carrying the seal and having bypass ports straddling the seal; a mandrel having a bore therethrough and a port in fluid communication with the mandrel bore, the mandrel movable relative to the housing between a bore position where the mandrel port is isolated from the bypass ports and a bypass position where the mandrel port is aligned with one of the bypass ports; a bypass chamber formed between the housing and the mandrel and extending above and below the seal; and a control module. The control module includes: an electronics package; and an actuator in communication with the electronics package and operable to move the mandrel between the positions.

Abstract: A wellbore device and method for use in downhole operations are provided. The device may comprise a deployment member packaged in a first configuration arranged to be deployed from said first configuration upon deployment of the wellbore device within a wellbore. In some examples, a tool is also provided. The first disposable member may be made of a degradable material, and optionally may be a fibre optic for providing sensing and/or data communication. The tool may be a smart tool.

Abstract: A liner deployment assembly (LDA) for use in a wellbore includes: a crossover tool. The crossover tool includes: a seal for engaging a tubular string cemented into the wellbore; a tubular housing carrying the seal and having bypass ports straddling the seal; a mandrel having a bore therethrough and a port in fluid communication with the mandrel bore, the mandrel movable relative to the housing between a bore position where the mandrel port is isolated from the bypass ports and a bypass position where the mandrel port is aligned with one of the bypass ports; a bypass chamber formed between the housing and the mandrel and extending above and below the seal; and a control module. The control module includes: an electronics package; and an actuator in communication with the electronics package and operable to move the mandrel between the positions.

Abstract: A method for downhole communication and an apparatus for remote actuation of a downhole tool is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: programming at least one tag (20) to emit a radio frequency identification signal in the form of a frequency change in a carrier wave; locating a reader (10) responsive to signals emitted from the at least one tag downhole; moving the at least one tag (20) past the downhole reader (10) such that the downhole reader (10) is capable of reading data from the tag (20) when the tag (20) passes the reader (10); and thereby communicating data from the tag (20) to the reader (10) downhole. Typically, the method includes programming the tag (20) and the reader (10) to communicate data by at least one of the following means: transitions between discrete frequencies; use of specific discrete frequencies; and length of time in which a carrier wave emits a specific frequency in preference to at least one other frequency.

Abstract: A completion apparatus for completing a wellbore includes a tool to alternatively open and close a throughbore; a tool to alternatively open and close an annulus between the outer surface of the completion and the inner surface of the wellbore; a tool to alternatively provide and prevent a fluid circulation route from the throughbore of the completion to the annulus; and at least one signal receiver and processing tool capable of decoding signals received. The apparatus is run into the well bore, the throughbore is closed and the fluid pressure in the tubing is increased to pressure test the completion; the annulus is closed and a fluid circulation route is provided from the throughbore to the annulus and fluid is circulated through the production tubing into the annulus and back to surface. The fluid circulation route is then closed and the throughbore is opened.

Abstract: A choke controlling fluid flow in a well has a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, and a flow restrictor comprising first and second choke members (10,20), one of which (20) rotates relative to the other (10) to choke or promote flow. The first and second choke members (10,20) are axially spaced from one another, and have mating faces that are optionally planar, and are axially stacked in the choke. The choke is operated by a shifting tool (50), which grips the inner surface of the rotating choke member (20), and rotates it relative to the other (10), in order to vary the flow.

Abstract: A completion apparatus for completing a wellbore includes a tool to alternatively open and close a throughbore; a tool to alternatively open and close an annulus between the outer surface of the completion and the inner surface of the wellbore; a tool to alternatively provide and prevent a fluid circulation route from the throughbore of the completion to the annulus; and at least one signal receiver and processing tool capable of decoding signals received. The apparatus is run into the well bore, the throughbore is closed and the fluid pressure in the tubing is increased to pressure test the completion; the annulus is closed and a fluid circulation route is provided from the throughbore to the annulus and fluid is circulated through the production tubing into the annulus and back to surface. The fluid circulation route is then closed and the throughbore is opened.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a downhole tool is disclosed. The method involves providing a conduit for the passage of fluid. The conduit includes at least one reader which can read data and is arranged for the passage of fluid. A downhole tool is coupled to the reader and has at least one tag capable of containing data. The tag is moved within the conduit and at least partially through the reader such that the reader can read data from the tag when the tag passes. This enables remote operation of the downhole tool. An antenna is provided for use in a downhole tubular. The antenna comprises a generally cylindrical housing and a coiled conductor located within a portion of the housing and separated therefrom by insulating material. The portion of housing has a greater internal diameter than an external diameter of the coiled conductor.

Abstract: The switching device comprises an electronic switch (111) embedded within a downhole tool (100) and an activator (20) for remote switching of the electronic switch (111). The activator (20) may be a handheld unit that is used at the surface of the wellbore by an operator or may be a wireline run unit. The activator (20) permits wireless and contactless activation of the electronic switch (111) without the need for mechanical switches which could provide a point of failure for the downhole tool (100). The electronic switch (111) comprises an electronics module and a power source such as one or more batteries (126) wherein in the active configuration, the switch (111) can allow electrical connection between the electronics module and the power source (126) and in the inactive configuration, the switch (111) prevents electrical connection between the electronics module and the power source (126).

Abstract: A completion apparatus for completing a wellbore includes a tool to alternatively open and close a throughbore; a tool to alternatively open and close an annulus between the outer surface of the completion and the inner surface of the wellbore; a tool to alternatively provide and prevent a fluid circulation route from the throughbore of the completion to the annulus; and at least one signal receiver and processing tool capable of decoding signals received. The apparatus is run into the well bore, the throughbore is closed and the fluid pressure in the tubing is increased to pressure test the completion; the annulus is closed and a fluid circulation route is provided from the throughbore to the annulus and fluid is circulated through the production tubing into the annulus and back to surface. The fluid circulation route is then closed and the throughbore is opened.

Abstract: A plug for sealing a conduit comprises a body having a first section and a second section, and at least one seal element for creating a seal between the plug and the conduit. The at least one seal element is adapted to be energized by movement in a setting direction of the first body section relative to the second body section. The plug further comprises seal locking means comprising a first portion and a second portion wherein as the at least one seal is energized, the seal locking means first portion is rotatable unidirectionally relative to the seal locking means second portion to take up the movement of the first body section relative to the second body section in the setting direction and prevent movement of the first body section relative to the second body section in a releasing direction, opposite the setting direction. In one embodiment the seal locking means first portion is a locking nut.

Abstract: A control system for use in a subterranean well comprises at least one power generation device positioned within the subterranean well, the at least one power generation device adapted to supply electrical power to at least one apparatus positioned within the subterranean well and at least one control line positioned in the subterranean well. The at least one control line connects each power generation device to surface and is adapted to supply a hydraulic pressure applied from surface to the at least one power generation device from which the at least one power generation device generates the electrical power to be supplied to the at least one apparatus.

Abstract: A liner deployment assembly (LDA) for use in a wellbore includes: a crossover tool. The crossover tool includes: a seal for engaging a tubular string cemented into the wellbore; a tubular housing carrying the seal and having bypass ports straddling the seal; a mandrel having a bore therethrough and a port in fluid communication with the mandrel bore, the mandrel movable relative to the housing between a bore position where the mandrel port is isolated from the bypass ports and a bypass position where the mandrel port is aligned with one of the bypass ports; a bypass chamber formed between the housing and the mandrel and extending above and below the seal; and a control module. The control module includes: an electronics package; and an actuator in communication with the electronics package and operable to move the mandrel between the positions.

Abstract: An antenna for use in a downhole tubular. The antenna comprises a generally cylindrical housing and a coiled conductor located within a portion of the housing and separated therefrom by insulating material. The portion of housing has a greater internal diameter than an external diameter of the coiled conductor.

Abstract: A plug for sealing a conduit. The plug comprises a housing, a setting member, at least one anchor and at least one seal element. Rotation of the setting member with respect to the housing in a setting direction sets the at least one anchor and the at least one seal element.