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Vessel for well intervention

  • US 7,650,944 B1
  • Filed: 07/11/2003
  • Issued: 01/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of intervening in an existing pipeline that transports wellbore fluid flow from an offshore well to a primary location, the method comprising:

  • forming a first tap in the existing pipeline;

    diverting the wellbore fluid flow through the first tap to a storage tank at a secondary location;

    forming a second tap in the existing pipeline while the wellbore fluid flow is diverted to the storage tank via the first tap; and

    intervening in the existing pipeline through the second tap while the wellbore fluid flow is diverted to the storage tank via the first tap.

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