Abstract: A method for pressure testing a wellbore casing and establishing fluid communication between a first location inside a wellbore and a second location and/or a third location. The method comprises providing a pressure testable toe sleeve for use in a wellbore. The pressure testable toe sleeve comprises a port allowing fluid communication of a displacement fluid between the first location inside the wellbore and a chamber, via a first valve configured to open at or below the required test pressure, and the port being pluggable by a plug; the plug being configured to prevent ingress of cement into the port during a cementing operation, and the first valve being configured to allow fluid communication between the first location and the chamber when the first valve is open.

Abstract: A connector seal (10) is adapted to be provided on a connector (24, 26) between first and second components (16, 18). The connector seal comprises particles of a swellable material (12) configured to swell upon exposure to a swelling activator to provide improved sealing integrity at or within the connector (24, 26). In one disclosed embodiment the connector seal (10) is configured for use on a threaded connector (24, 26) between two oilfield tubulars (16, 18).