Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) TruEdge* technology from our Red Baron product line demonstrated superior performance in cutting and milling a Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) liner in Qatar.

TruEdge technology enables line recovery and a subsequent successful sidetrack.

Results:

An industry-first application for both section milling and cutting the liner

Section Milling

– The TruEdge™ inserts on the 5500 ProMILL knives delivered excellent results
– Excellent swarf recovery at surface
– Rock-to-rock barrier enabled

Pipe Cutting

– TruEdge™ inserts on the 5⅝ inch pipe cutter knives delivered a precision cut on the liner
– Cut was completed in less than 7 minutes at 12,221 ft, just above the casing shoe
– The 7-inch liner was retrieved on a separate trip with a spear-fishing BHA
– Access was provided to sidetrack the wellbore at the desired depth and a successful sidetrack concluded

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