Patent ID: 7210527
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A method for completing a subterranean well in a single trip comprising: running in the well adjacent a formation a completion tool assembly, which comprises coupling the service tool assembly and the gravel packing assembly in removable relation; substantially blocking a fluid flowing through the completion tool assembly at a first location; setting a packer associated with the gravel packing assembly while applying pressure to the formation; diverting the blocked fluid flow along a first path to an exterior of the completion tool assembly; circulating a gravel pack slurry through the completion tool assembly; substantially blocking the completion tool assembly at a second location; diverting fluid blocked by the second location blocking along a second path leading into the completion tool assembly at a location distal of the first and second blockings; and circulating a filter cake stimulating fluid through the well completion assembly.