Method of deploying a well screen and associated apparatus therefor

A method of deploying a screen within a subterranean well, the well having a wellbore intersecting a formation, the method comprising the steps of:

• positioning the screen within the wellbore axially spaced apart from the formation;
• stimulating the formation;
• and
• positioning the screen opposite the formation after the step of stimulating the formation.

A method of completing a subterranean well, the well having a wellbore intersecting a formation, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a screen assembly including a first packer and a generally tubular screen having opposite ends, the first packer being attached to one of the screen opposite ends;
• disposing the screen assembly within the wellbore axially spaced apart from the formation;
• installing a first tubing string into the wellbore;
• and
• attaching the screen assembly to the first tubing string after the step of disposing the screen assembly within the wellbore.

A method of completing a subterranean well, the well having a wellbore intersecting a formation, the method comprising the steps of:

• disposing a generally tubular screen within the wellbore axially spaced apart from the formation;
• forcing fluid into the formation after the step of disposing the screen within the wellbore;
• and
• positioning the screen opposite the formation, thereby forming an annular space between the screen and the formation, after the step of forcing fluid into the formation.

A method of deploying a screen in a subterranean well, the method comprising the steps of:

• releasably attaching the screen to a first tubing string;
• disposing the first tubing string within the well;
• disposing a second tubing string within the well;
• attaching the screen to the second tubing string;
• and
• releasing the screen from the first tubing string.

Apparatus for attachment to a first tubing string within a subterranean well, the apparatus comprising:

• a generally tubular screen having opposite ends;
• a first packer attached to one of the screen opposite ends;
• and
• a first latch structure attached to the first packer, the first latch structure being capable of attachment to the first tubing string within the well, such that the screen is positionable within the well by displacement of the first tubing string.

Apparatus for positioning equipment within a subterranean well, the apparatus comprising:

• a screen assembly;
• a first portion attached to the screen assembly;
• and
• a second portion complementarily shaped relative to the first portion, and the second portion being configured for operative engagement with the first portion to thereby permit displacement of the screen assembly within the well by displacement of the second portion.

Apparatus for positioning equipment within a subterranean well relative to first and second tubing strings disposed therein, the apparatus comprising:

• a screen assembly:
• a first portion attached to the screen assembly;
• a second portion attachable to the first tubing string and releasably attachable to the first portion;
• and
• a third portion attachable to the second tubing string and attachable to the first portion.