Title:
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING SUBSEA DISPERSANTS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2015/094581
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The method and system for managing a hydrocarbon release includes one or more vessels configured to collect mineral fines, to transfer the mineral fines to a hydrocarbon, and inject the mineral fines into the hydrocarbons at or near the hydrocarbon release location. The method may include subsea dredging or sediment collection in the vicinity of the mineral fines injection. This approach may be utilized to provide a continuous supply of material without interruption to injection operations.
Inventors:
NEDWED TIMOTHY J (US)
PALANDRO DAVID A (US)
TIDWELL AMY C (US)
PALANDRO DAVID A (US)
TIDWELL AMY C (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/066877
Publication Date:
September 24, 2015
Filing Date:
November 21, 2014
Export Citation:
Assignee:
EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RES CO (US)
NEDWED TIMOTHY J (US)
PALANDRO DAVID A (US)
TIDWELL AMY C (US)
NEDWED TIMOTHY J (US)
PALANDRO DAVID A (US)
TIDWELL AMY C (US)
International Classes:
E21B43/01; E21C50/00
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2011156867A1 | 2011-12-22 |
Other References:
"Offshore Arctic Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response", EXXONMOBIL, 28 February 2013 (2013-02-28), XP055202570, Retrieved from the Internet [retrieved on 20150715]
"Industry Recommended Subsea Dispersant Monitoring Plan", AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, 9 September 2013 (2013-09-09), XP055202581, Retrieved from the Internet [retrieved on 20150715]
NICK RIDLEY ET AL: "OTC 21443 Seafloor Production Tools for the Resources of the Future", 2 May 2011 (2011-05-02), pages 2 - 5, XP055202584, Retrieved from the Internet [retrieved on 20150715]
"Industry Recommended Subsea Dispersant Monitoring Plan", AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, 9 September 2013 (2013-09-09), XP055202581, Retrieved from the Internet
NICK RIDLEY ET AL: "OTC 21443 Seafloor Production Tools for the Resources of the Future", 2 May 2011 (2011-05-02), pages 2 - 5, XP055202584, Retrieved from the Internet
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HOLTHUS, Lisa, K. et al. (CORP-URC-SW359P.O. Box 218, Houston TX, US)
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