Method and apparatus of hot tapping multiple coaxial or nested strings of underwater piping and/or tubing for overturned wells or platforms

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9851038
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14950908

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A method and apparatus for tapping into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. The assembly includes a tapping tool connectable to the tubular via a saddle connection and an adjustable tapping clamp with adjustable support/locking feet, compression plate with view ports, and angularly adjustable hot tapping system, along with a drill/saw system.

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AES-EOT EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS LLC11095 HIGHWAY 308 LAROSE LA 70373

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Bangert, Daniel S Broussard, US 34 985
Bland, Leslie M Metairie, US 9 47
Gravouia, Mark F Youngsville, US 15 293
Masingkan, Rizal New Iberia, US 10 32
McGraw, Harry Broussard, US 10 52

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