Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Allyn Pratt

Kenneth R Goodman

Deepak J DCosta

Pedro Alejandro Hernandez Lopez

David Austin, Ii

Joseph George

A wellbore perforating system including a multi-component universal initiator. The universal initiator is a 'plug and play' initiator able to accommodate a wide range of perforating gun system.

Universal initiator and packaging

A lubricator valve assembly adapted for connection in a pipe string for use in a well includes a tubular valve body having a bore formed longitudinally therethrough; a valve seat connected to the valve body and in communication with the bore; a valve element mounted in the bore and rotatable with respect to the valve seat between positions opening and closing the bore; an operator in connection between the valve element and a hydraulic control system, the operator moving the valve element between the open and close bore positions in response to the hydraulic control system; and a system for opening the valve element upon failure of the hydraulic system.

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Meadows Place, TX, United States of America

Allyn Pratt