Joe E Hess

US Patent:

7878270, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Mar 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/723021

Inventors:

Dean Lee - Katy TX, US
Richard Thomas Hay - Spring TX, US
Nesto Humberto Gil - Edmonton, CA
Kyler Tebbutt - Edmonton, CA
Rodney A. Schnell - Calgary, CA
Joe E. Hess - Wasilla AK, US
Tracy Lorne Grills - Airdrie, CA
Barry Gerard Ryan - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/04

US Classification:

175 61, 175 62, 166380, 1661175

Abstract:

A borehole network including first and second end surface locations and at least one intermediate surface location interconnected by a subterranean path, and a method for connecting a subterranean path between a first borehole including a directional section and a second borehole including a directional section. A directional drilling component is drilled in at least one of the directional sections to obtain a required proximity between the first and second boreholes. An intersecting component is drilled, utilizing magnetic ranging techniques, from one directional section to provide a borehole intersection between the first and second boreholes, thereby connecting the subterranean path.

US Patent:

8146685, Apr 3, 2012

Filed:

Jan 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/987627

Inventors:

Dean Lee - Katy TX, US
Richard Thomas Hay - Spring TX, US
Nesto Humberto Gil - Edmonton, CA
Kyler Tebbutt - Edmonton, CA
Rodney A. Schnell - Calgary, CA
Joe E. Hess - Wasilla AK, US
Tracy Lorne Grills - Airdrie, CA
Barry Gerard Ryan - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/04

US Classification:

175 61, 175 62, 166380, 1661175

Abstract:

A borehole network including first and second end surface locations and at least one intermediate surface location interconnected by a subterranean path, and a method for connecting a subterranean path between a first borehole including a directional section and a second borehole including a directional section. A directional drilling component is drilled in at least one of the directional sections to obtain a required proximity between the first and second boreholes. An intersecting component is drilled, utilizing magnetic ranging techniques, from one directional section to provide a borehole intersection between the first and second boreholes, thereby connecting the subterranean path.

US Patent:

8272447, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/327409

Inventors:

Dean Lee - Katy TX, US
Richard Thomas Hay - Spring TX, US
Nestor Humberto Gil - Edmonton, CA
Kyler Tebbutt - Edmonton, CA
Rodney A. Schnell - Calgary, CA
Joe E. Hess - Wasilla AK, US
Tracy Lorne Grills - Airdrie, CA
Barry Gerard Ryan - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/00
E21B 43/14

US Classification:

166380, 166313, 166 50, 1662426

Abstract:

A borehole network including first and second end surface locations and at least one intermediate surface location interconnected by a subterranean path, and a method for connecting a subterranean path between a first borehole including a directional section and a second borehole including a directional section. A directional drilling component is drilled in at least one of the directional sections to obtain a required proximity between the first and second boreholes. An intersecting component is drilled, utilizing magnetic ranging techniques, from one directional section to provide a borehole intersection between the first and second boreholes, thereby connecting the subterranean path.

US Patent:

20030221834, Dec 4, 2003

Filed:

Jun 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/162183

Inventors:

Joe Hess - Anchorage AK, US
Benji Smith - Spring TX, US

International Classification:

E21B043/12

US Classification:

166/313000, 166/050000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for controlling flow and access in multilateral completions provide for controlling rates of flow from intersecting wellbores. In a described embodiment, flow from a branch wellbore and flow from a lower parent wellbore are controlled by respective remotely actuated flow control devices interconnected in a production tubing string in the parent wellbore. Access is provided to both of the wellbores below an intersection of the wellbores.

US Patent:

20060124360, Jun 15, 2006

Filed:

Nov 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/280324

Inventors:

Dean Lee - Katy TX, US
Richard Hay - Houston TX, US
Nestor Gil - Edmonton, CA
Kyler Tebbutt - Edmonton, CA
Rodney Schnell - Calgary, CA
Joe Hess - Wasilla AK, US
Tracy Grills - Airdrie, CA
Barry Ryan - Calgary, CA

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/04

US Classification:

175061000, 175062000

Abstract:

A borehole network including first and second end surface locations and at least one intermediate surface location interconnected by a subterranean path, and a method for connecting a subterranean path between a first borehole including a directional section and a second borehole including a directional section. A directional drilling component is drilled in at least one of the directional sections to obtain a required proximity between the first and second boreholes. An intersecting component is drilled, utilizing magnetic ranging techniques, from one directional section to provide a borehole intersection between the first and second boreholes, thereby connecting the subterranean path.

US Patent:

20200011169, Jan 9, 2020

Filed:

Jul 24, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/763031

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Joe Eli Hess - Richmond TX, US
Andrew John Cuthbert - Spring TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 47/10
E21B 47/00
E21B 47/06
E21B 49/08
G01N 11/00
G01K 11/32
G01N 29/22
G01N 29/02
G01N 3/40
G01B 21/14
G01B 21/08
G01B 21/30
G01N 17/04
G01N 17/00

Abstract:

Methods and systems for evaluating integrity of a tubular located within a wellbore are provided. The method includes measuring an operation parameter of the wellbore, measuring a feature of the tubular two or more times to produce an integrity log each time the feature is measured, and determining a tubular integrity analysis for the tubular by using the integrity logs and the operation parameter. The tubular integrity analysis contains parameter limitations for the tubular. The method also includes determining if tubular integrity is within or outside the parameter limitations. If the tubular integrity is within the parameter limitations, then determine a duration of integrity for the tubular. If the tubular integrity is outside of the parameter limitations, then determine a location on the tubular for loss of tubular integrity.

US Patent:

20160341028, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

Dec 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/786575

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Joe E. Hess - Richmond TX, US
Andrew John Cuthbert - Spring TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 47/00
E21B 47/06
G01F 1/66
E21B 33/06

Abstract:

A blowout rate correction system comprises a sensor and a processor in communication with the sensor. The sensor is to measure sound characteristics associated with an exit point of a borehole. The processor is to determine a blowout rate of hydrocarbons exiting the borehole based on the sound characteristics. In some embodiments, the processor activates a device when the blowout rate exceeds a selected threshold. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.

US Patent:

20160177705, Jun 23, 2016

Filed:

Jul 18, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/891558

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Andrew J. CUTHBERT - Spring TX, US
Joe E. HESS - Richmond TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 47/022
E21B 47/024
G01V 3/08
E21B 7/04

Abstract:

An electromagnetic ranging source embodiment includes: a tubular body having a circumference; a ferromagnetic core conforming to the tubular body and extending at least halfway around the circumference to define a gap with circumferentially-spaced poles; one or more current-carrying windings around the core to induce a magnetic field between the poles; and a downhole power source that drives the one or more current-carrying windings. A method embodiment includes: equipping a first drill string with such an electromagnetic ranging source; extending a first borehole with the first drill string; assembling a second drill string with sensors; and drilling a second borehole while using said sensors to guide the second drill string relative to the first borehole.