Patent ID: 6626244
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A production assembly for use in a wellbore for extending from a surface location where electrical power is present to a first tubing terminating at a subterranean location in the wellbore, comprising:a second length of tubing extending from the surface location to the first tubing in the wellbore, the second tubing having a wall formed of non-conductive material with at least one electrical conductor located in the non-conductive wall for conducting electrical energy axially along the second tubing; an electrically operated valve assembly connected to the second tubing to control flow through the second tubing; the valve being electrically connected to the at least one electrical conductor for operating the valve from the surface location between an open and closed position in response to the provision of an electrical signal through the at least one conductor; and a connector forming a fluid connection at the subterranean location between the first and second tubing whereby when the valve is operated, flow through the first and second tubing is controlled from the surface location.