Michael C Barry

US Patent:

7373978, May 20, 2008

Filed:

Dec 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/545219

Inventors:

Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US
Karen Chandler - Sugar Land TX, US
Bruce A. Dale - Sugar Land TX, US
Matt M. DiPippo - Houston TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Ben L. Martin, III - Orange Beach AL, US
Thomas B. Martin - The Woodlands TX, US
Darren F. Rosenbaum - Doha, QA
Chris E. Shuchart - Missouri City TX, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 175 65

Abstract:

A method for drilling and completing a gravel packed well is disclosed. The method comprises drilling a wellbore with a drilling fluid, conditioning the drilling fluid, running the gravel packing assembly tools to depth in the wellbore with the conditioned drilling-fluid, and gravel packing a wellbore interval with a completion-fluid. The completion fluid may be the same as the drilling-fluid. This method may be combined with alternate-path sand screen technology to ensure proper distribution of the gravel pack.

US Patent:

7661476, Feb 16, 2010

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983445

Inventors:

Charles S. Yeh - Spring TX, US
David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Ted A. Long - Sugar Land TX, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 175 65

Abstract:

A method associated with the production of hydrocarbons is described. The method includes drilling a wellbore using a drilling fluid, conditioning the drilling fluid, running a production string in the wellbore and gravel packing an interval of the wellbore with a carrier fluid. The production string includes a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end, the load sleeve assembly having at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit disposed therethrough. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. The joint assembly also includes a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.

US Patent:

7938184, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983447

Inventors:

Charles S. Yeh - Spring TX, US
David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US
Ted A. Long - Sugar Land TX, US
Hans Brekken - Algard, NO
Arthur H. Dybevik - Sandnes, NO
Lars Faret - Sandnes, NO
Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen - Sandnes, NO
Terje Moen - Sandnes, NO
Knut H. Nesland - Algard, NO
Kjartan Roaldsnes - Kvernaland, NO

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04
E21B 17/02

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 1662423

Abstract:

A method and system associated with the production of hydrocarbons comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. Included is a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.

US Patent:

7971642, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Feb 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/704735

Inventors:

Charles S. Yeh - Spring TX, US
David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Ted A. Long - Sugar Land TX, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 175 65

Abstract:

A method associated with the production of hydrocarbons is described. The method includes drilling a wellbore using a drilling fluid, conditioning the drilling fluid, running a production string in the wellbore and gravel packing an interval of the wellbore with a carrier fluid. The production string includes a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end, the load sleeve assembly having at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit disposed therethrough. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. The joint assembly also includes a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.

US Patent:

7984760, Jul 26, 2011

Filed:

Feb 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/279176

Inventors:

David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Charles Yeh - Spring TX, US
Timothy G. Benish - Pearland TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04
E21B 43/08

US Classification:

166278, 166236

Abstract:

A method, system and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons are described. The system includes a wellbore that accesses a subsurface reservoir; a production tubing string disposed within the wellbore; and one or more sand control devices coupled to the production tubing string and disposed within the wellbore. At least one of the sand control devices includes a first tubular member having a permeable section and a non permeable section; a second tubular member disposed within the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a plurality of openings and an inflow control device that each provide a flow path to the interior of the second tubular member. Also, the at least one of the sand control devices includes a sealing mechanism disposed between the first tubular member and the second tubular member. The sealing mechanism is configured to provide a pressure loss during gravel packing operations that is less than the pressure loss during at least some of the production operations.

US Patent:

8011437, Sep 6, 2011

Filed:

Feb 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/025317

Inventors:

Charles S. Yeh - Spring TX, US
David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US
Ted A. Long - Sugar Land TX, US
Hans Brekken - Algard, NO
Arthur H. Dybevik - Sandnes, NO
Lars Faret - Sandnes, NO
Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen - Sandnes, NO
Terje Moen - Sandnes, NO
Knut H. Nesland - Algard, NO
Kjartan Roaldsnes - Kvernaland, NO

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/00
E21B 43/04
E21B 17/02

US Classification:

166369, 166 51, 1662423, 166278

Abstract:

A method associated with the production of hydrocarbons comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. Included is a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.

US Patent:

8127831, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Mar 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/049512

Inventors:

David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Charles Yeh - Spring TX, US
Timothy G. Benish - Pearland TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08

US Classification:

166 51, 166223, 166236

Abstract:

Method and apparatus for producing hydrocarbons including a wellbore that accesses a subsurface reservoir; a production tubing string disposed within the wellbore; and sand control devices coupled to the production tubing string. At least one of the sand control devices includes a first tubular member having a permeable section and a non permeable section; a second tubular member disposed within the first tubular member. The second tubular member has a plurality of openings and an inflow control device that provides a flow path to the interior. The sand control devices include a sealing mechanism disposed between the first tubular member and the second tubular member to provide pressure loss during gravel packing operations that is less than the pressure loss during production operations.

US Patent:

8186429, May 29, 2012

Filed:

Feb 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/025313

Inventors:

Charles S. Yeh - Spring TX, US
David C. Haeberle - Cypress TX, US
Michael D. Barry - The Woodlands TX, US
Michael T. Hecker - Tomball TX, US
Jon Blacklock - Katy TX, US
Ted A. Long - Sugar Land TX, US
Hans Brekken - Algard, NO
Arthur H. Dybevik - Sandnes, NO
Lars Faret - Sandnes, NO
Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen - Sandnes, NO
Terje Moen - Sandnes, NO
Knut H. Nesland - Algard, NO
Kjartan Roaldsnes - Kvernaland, NO

Assignee:

ExxonMobil Upsteam Research Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04
E21B 17/02

US Classification:

1662423, 166 51, 166278

Abstract:

Apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. Included is a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.