Patent ID: 6591913
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A method of using an inner sleeve, slidably disposed within an outer housing adapted to connect to a Christmas tree located at a wellhead of a well located subsea, the outer housing further comprising a lubricator assembly, the inner sleeve further adapted to be displaceable within at least a portion of the Christmas tree, the inner sleeve further comprising a conduit through a predetermined length of the inner sleeve, the wellhead having a control line connected to the wellhead, the method comprising:a. positioning a vessel proximate the wellhead; b. lowering the outer housing to a position proximate the wellhead; c. coupling the outer housing to the Christmas tree; d. lowering the inner sleeve into a predetermined position within the outer housing, the position at least partially extending proximate a tubing hanger associated with the Christmas tree; e. introducing fluids through a fluid line operatively in communication with the inner sleeve, the fluids passing through the conduit within the inner sleeve; and f. retrieving the outer housing upon completion of fluid introduction into the well.