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A system and method for managing a new well or an existing well. The system includes a sensor and a control disposed within a well, a surface control system at the surface, a continuous tubing string extending into the well, and a conductor disposed on the continuous tubing string. The conductor con

A system and method for managing a new well or an existing well. The system includes a sensor and a control disposed within a well, a surface control system at the surface, a continuous tubing string extending into the well, and a conductor disposed on the continuous tubing string. The conductor connects the sensor and control to the surface control system to allow the surface control system to monitor downhole conditions and to operate the control in response to the downhole conditions. Another conductor may also be provided along the continuous tubing string to conduct power from a surface power supply to the control. The conductors are preferably housed in the wall of the continuous tubing string and may be electrical conductors, optical fibers, and/or hydraulic conduits. The control is preferably equipped with a sensor that verifies operation and status of the device and provides the verification to the surface processor via the conductor. Contemplated controls include valves, sliding sleeves, chokes, filters, packers, plugs, and pumps. The system can be installed through the production tubing of an existing well.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for managing a well comprising:a sensor disposed within the well;a control disposed within the well;a surface control system at the surface;a composite tubing string extending into the well;at least one signal conductor and at least one power conductor disposed

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for managing a well comprising:a sensor disposed within the well;a control disposed within the well;a surface control system at the surface;a composite tubing string extending into the well;at least one signal conductor and at least one power conductor disposed within a wall of said composite tubing string;said signal conductor connecting said sensor and said control with said surface control system; andsaid power conductor connecting a power supply at the surface with said control.