I am trying to find information about how a well was P & A'd in Louisiana in 1989.  I need to know if explosives were used or if the casing was mechanically cut.  The cutting took place at 2450'.  Are explosives still allowed and if not, what year did they make it illegal?  I have the P & A paperwork and it isn't noted what took place.  

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JMAN,

It doesn't say what kind of charge it was. Also remember the information in the PA report might not always be 100% accurate. Depending on multiple factors (Operator, Industry Economics, Type of Well, Location, and Regulatory Supervision) the performed work details and procedures described reported on the PA report and submitted to the state might not "ACTUALLY" be entirely 100% accurate. 

Here is a link to a site that describes cutting charges. 

http://gekengineering.com/Downloads/Free_Downloads/Pipe_Cutoff.pdf

It doesn't say. My understanding is that the most common cutting of casing is a shaped charge. Its quick, easy and cost effective. With a casing salvage operation there is no reason to have a pretty cut. You only need a milled cut if you are replacing damaged casing.

Thanks Joe.  The company who performed the P&A just called and they did indeed use an explosive charge.  

This is an interesting thread and another example of someone brand new to the site getting information that they could not get anywhere else (at least in layman's language).

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