OTC 2014: Baker Hughes features new Harpoon cut and pull spear
May 1, 2014
Baker Hughes plans to feature its newly released Harpoon cut and pull spear at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 5-8.
Offshore staff
HOUSTON – Baker Hughes plans to feature its newly released Harpoon cut and pull spear at the 2014 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston on May 5-8.
The tool is designed for casing removal during P&A and slot recovery operations. The Harpoon can be set and reset multiple times which allows multiple cut-and-pull attempts on a single trip, says Baker Hughes. It runs with a cutting assembly and does not require a stop ring so it can contact the casing directly above the cut.
FLEX-LOCK slips are used to distribute the load evenly over the casing diameter to prevent deformation and a built-in filter helps control debris, says Baker Hughes.
Addressing safety, Baker Hughes says Harpoon has a pack-off device that controls circulation paths and provides well control if the cutting exposes a pressurized zone.
