Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a tubing hanger body, a downward facing load shoulder axially displaceable relative to the body, an annular load member rotatably supported on the body, and a torque member operatively engaged between the load member. The load shoulder and load member are arranged such that rotation of the load member relative to the body results in axial displacement of the load shoulder relative to the body. In use, the torque member rotates the load member to thereby displace the load shoulder axially relative to the body.

Abstract: A wetmate connector for wirelessly communicating data or power signals between first and second components includes a first connector half which is mountable to the first component and a second connector half which is mountable to the second component. The first connector half includes a first internal cavity and a first wireless communications device which is positioned in the first internal cavity. The first wireless communications device is operable to transmit or receive wireless data and/or power signals, and the first internal cavity is sealed from an external environment at least when the first connector half is mounted to the first component. The second connector half includes a second internal cavity and a second wireless communications device which is positioned in the second internal cavity.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a tubing hanger body, a downward facing load shoulder axially displaceable relative to the body, an annular load member rotatably supported on the body, and a torque member operatively engaged between the load member. The load shoulder and load member are arranged such that rotation of the load member relative to the body results in axial displacement of the load shoulder relative to the body. In use, the torque member rotates the load member to thereby displace the load shoulder axially relative to the body.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly is provided which includes an annular tubing hanger body, a lockdown feature, an annular load member positioned on the body below the lockdown feature and rotatable relative to the body, and an annular load shoulder axially displaceable relative to the body. The load shoulder is associated with the load member such that in a first rotational position of the load member the load shoulder is spaced a first axial distance from the lockdown feature, and in a second rotational position of the load member the load shoulder is spaced a second axial distance from the lockdown feature, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A method for adjusting the axial position of a first member relative to a second member, the first member being threadedly connected to the second member such that rotation of the first member relative to the second member results in axial movement of the first member relative to the second member.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a body having an annular outer surface, a lockdown feature which is located on the body, a load nut which is threadedly connected to the body and has a downward facing load shoulder, and a piston assembly for adjusting a vertical distance between the load shoulder and the lockdown feature. The piston assembly includes an elongated cylinder which is positioned circumferentially around the body axially adjacent the load nut. The cylinder has a first cylinder end which is connected to the body and an open second cylinder end. An elongated piston is slidably received in the cylinder. The piston has a first piston end which is oriented toward the first cylinder end and a second piston end which is configured to extend through the second cylinder end and engage the load nut such that extension of the piston causes the load nut to rotate relative to the body.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly is provided which includes an annular tubing hanger body, a lockdown feature, an annular load member positioned on the body below the lockdown feature and rotatable relative to the body, and an annular load shoulder axially displaceable relative to the body. The load shoulder is associated with the load member such that in a first rotational position of the load member the load shoulder is spaced a first axial distance from the lockdown feature, and in a second rotational position of the load member the load shoulder is spaced a second axial distance from the lockdown feature, the second distance being greater than the first distance.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a body having an annular outer surface, a lockdown feature which is located on the body, a load nut which is threadedly connected to the body and has a downward facing load shoulder, and a piston assembly for adjusting a vertical distance between the load shoulder and the lockdown feature. The piston assembly includes an elongated cylinder which is positioned circumferentially around the body axially adjacent the load nut. The cylinder has a first cylinder end which is connected to the body and an open second cylinder end. An elongated piston is slidably received in the cylinder. The piston has a first piston end which is oriented toward the first cylinder end and a second piston end which is configured to extend through the second cylinder end and engage the load nut such that extension of the piston causes the load nut to rotate relative to the body.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a body, a lockdown feature which is located on the body, a load nut which is threadedly connected to the body and which includes a downward facing load shoulder, and a torsion spring member which includes a first end that is connected to the tubing hanger and a second end that is connected to the load nut. In operation, the torsion spring member rotates the load nut to thereby move the load nut axially relative to the body. In this manner, the axial distance between the load shoulder and the lockdown feature is adjustable.

Abstract: A wetmate connector for wirelessly communicating data or power signals between first and second components includes a first connector half which is mountable to the first component and a second connector half which is mountable to the second component. The first connector half includes a first internal cavity and a first wireless communications device which is positioned in the first internal cavity. The first wireless communications device is operable to transmit or receive wireless data and/or power signals, and the first internal cavity is sealed from an external environment at least when the first connector half is mounted to the first component. The second connector half includes a second internal cavity and a second wireless communications device which is positioned in the second internal cavity.

Abstract: A tubing hanger assembly includes a body, a lockdown feature which is located on the body, a load nut which is threadedly connected to the body and which includes a downward facing load shoulder, and a torsion spring member which includes a first end that is connected to the tubing hanger and a second end that is connected to the load nut. In operation, the torsion spring member rotates the load nut to thereby move the load nut axially relative to the body. In this manner, the axial distance between the load shoulder and the lockdown feature is adjustable.

Abstract: A subsea Christmas tree includes a valve block having a generally axially extending production bore, a first production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from the production bore to a side of the valve block, and a second production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from a first side of the valve block to a second side of the valve block. The first production branch has a first end which is connected to the flow bore and a second end which is located on the side of the valve block, and the second production branch has a first end which is located on the first side of the valve block and a second end which is located on the second side of the valve block. At least one flow component is connected to the valve block and includes, a first end in fluid communication with the second end of the first production branch and a second end in fluid communication with the first end of the second production branch.

Abstract: A subsea tree for use with a well includes a master block that has a flow hub located at the top of the subsea tree, a flow bore in fluid communication with the well, a swab valve, and a master valve. A choke block is coupled to a side of the subsea tree and includes a choke in a flow passage of the choke block. The swab valve is selectively closed so that fluid flowing through the master block is directed through the choke in the choke block. A method for operating the subsea tree, includes directing flow of a first fluid into the flow bore of the subsea tree, through the choke of the choke block, and then into the flow bore of the subsea tree. The method includes reversing flow of a direction of a second fluid through the subsea tree.

Abstract: A subsea Christmas tree includes a valve block having a generally axially extending production bore, a first production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from the production bore to a side of the valve block, and a second production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from a first side of the valve block to a second side of the valve block. The first production branch has a first end which is connected to the flow bore and a second end which is located on the side of the valve block, and the second production branch has a first end which is located on the first side of the valve block and a second end which is located on the second side of the valve block. At least one flow component is connected to the valve block and includes, a first end in fluid communication with the second end of the first production branch and a second end in fluid communication with the first end of the second production branch.

Abstract: A subsea tree for use with a well includes a master block that has a flow hub located at the top of the subsea tree, a flow bore in fluid communication with the well, a swab valve, and a master valve. A choke block is coupled to a side of the subsea tree and includes a choke in a flow passage of the choke block. The swab valve is selectively closed so that fluid flowing through the master block is directed through the choke in the choke block. A method for operating the subsea tree, includes directing flow of a first fluid into the flow bore of the subsea tree, through the choke of the choke block, and then into the flow bore of the subsea tree. The method includes reversing flow of a direction of a second fluid through the subsea tree.

Abstract: A subsea tree for use with a well includes a master block that has a flow hub located at the top of the subsea tree, a flow bore in fluid communication with the well, a swab valve, and a master valve. A choke block is coupled to a side of the subsea tree and includes a choke in a flow passage of the choke block. The swab valve is selectively closed so that fluid flowing through the master block is directed through the choke in the choke block. A method for operating the subsea tree, includes directing flow of a first fluid into the flow bore of the subsea tree, through the choke of the choke block, and then into the flow bore of the subsea tree. The method includes reversing flow of a direction of a second fluid through the subsea tree.

Abstract: A communication link between a first subsea device and a second subsea device includes a first component positioned upon a distal end of the first subsea device and a second component positioned upon a proximal end of the second subsea device, wherein one of the first and second components comprises an engaged position and a disengaged position, and wherein the one of the first and second components is configured to be displaced from the disengaged position to the engaged position after the first and second subsea devices are engaged.

Abstract: A fitting for connecting tubular assemblies includes a base member defining a first bore configured to receive a tube therein. A retaining band defines a second bore for receiving a portion of the base member. The retaining band defines an engagement feature on a radially outward surface configured to engage a locking mechanism of a fastening member.

Abstract: A subsea tree for use with a well includes a master block that has a flow hub located at the top of the subsea tree, a flow bore in fluid communication with the well, a swab valve, and a master valve. A choke block is coupled to a side of the subsea tree and includes a choke in a flow passage of the choke block. The swab valve is selectively closed so that fluid flowing through the master block is directed through the choke in the choke block. A method for operating the subsea tree, includes directing flow of a first fluid into the flow bore of the subsea tree, through the choke of the choke block, and then into the flow bore of the subsea tree. The method includes reversing flow of a direction of a second fluid through the subsea tree.

Abstract: A subsea tree for use with a well includes a master block that has a flow hub located at the top of the subsea tree, a flow bore in fluid communication with the well, a swab valve, and a master valve. A choke block is coupled to a side of the subsea tree and includes a choke in a flow passage of the choke block. The swab valve is selectively closed so that fluid flowing through the master block is directed through the choke in the choke block. A method for operating the subsea tree, includes directing flow of a first fluid into the flow bore of the subsea tree, through the choke of the choke block, and then into the flow bore of the subsea tree. The method includes reversing flow of a direction of a second fluid through the subsea tree.