Method and an apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well

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PATENT NO 9702211
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14375278

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This invention relates to a method and apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid. The tubing has first and second end portions. Method steps include: (a) running a retrieval apparatus using connecting means from a surface into the well, retrieval apparatus including: means for engaging tubing; means for sealing a portion of the bore of tubing; means for injecting a low density fluid into tubing, (b) connecting engagement means to a portion of tubing; (c) activating sealing means to close liquid communication in the bore of tubing between first and second end portions; (d) replacing at least a portion of a volume of liquid defined by sealing means, tubing and second end portion (B-B′) of the tubing by a low density fluid introduced in volume by injection means; and (e) retrieving tubing out of the well using connecting means.

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ALTUS INTERVENTION ASPOSTBOKS 281 STAVANGER N-4066

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Tinnen, Bard Martin Stavanger, NO 13 144

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