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System and method for flow/pressure boosting in a subsea environment

  • US 6,688,392 B2
  • Filed: 05/23/2002
  • Issued: 02/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for producing hydrocarbon fluids from a subsea formation, comprising:

  • at least one producing well penetrating said formation for producing hydrocarbon fluids;

    at least one dummy well hydraulically connected to said at least one producing well;

    at least one pump disposed in said at least one dummy well, said at least one pump taking suction flow from said at least one dummy well and imparting flow energy to a discharge flow of said hydrocarbon fluids; and

    a manifold system for routing flow to the at least one dummy well.

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