Pipe Recovery

Halliburton Logging Services expertise and wide range of solutions can get operations back on track when pipe string becomes stuck, causing lost time and additional expenses.

We offer worldwide experience for dealing with most pipe recovery conditions.The Halliburton Free Point Tool uses new technology to locate the free point with just one or two logging passes depending on the recovery method planned.

Halliburton provides the technology and expertise to facilitate safe and efficient operations in the North Sea, and many regions worldwide for cutting, plugging or punching jobs, specialized subsea services, pipe recovery and WWII munitions disposal.

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Back-Off Operations
Once the free point has been identified, the next challenge is to separate the free pipe from the stuck pipe.
Chemical Cutter
Chemical cutters dissolve pipe with a clean cut leaving no debris with no milling prior to pipe retrieval which can shorten operating time and reduce rig costs.
Halliburton Free Point Tool
With fast, single-trip operation, our electromechanical tool provides precise free point location without the need for multiple time-consuming stop and set measurements of traditional free point tools.
Jet Cutters
Halliburton offers a wide variety of jet cutters that can be used in a range of applications, from 1-inch coil tubing to 9 5/8-inch casing.
JRC Drill Collar Severing Tool
The Drill Collar Severing Tool is an effective last resort for severing drill pipe and drill collars.
Plasma Cutters
The “X” Radial Cutting Torch (XRT “R”) system uses a proprietary fuel to create a controlled thermal event that generates plasma with very high temperature and pressure.
RED® Detonators for Maximum Security
Many of our tools are compatible with the RED® (Rig Environment Detonator).
Split Shot® Cutter
The Split Shot Cutter uses a linear shaped charge to split tubing and casing collars vertically.
Traditional Free Point Tool
The most widely used free point tools use the mechanical anchors and strain gauge measurements to detect pipe movement.