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Permalink Reply by Nixon Dow on July 10, 2015 at 3:11

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. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on July 10, 2015 at 0:51

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

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

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Permalink Reply by Joe Aldridge on July 10, 2015 at 2:59

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.

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Permalink Reply by JMan on July 10, 2015 at 3:01

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

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Permalink Reply by Hopeful About Natural Gas on July 10, 2015 at 8:21

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).

Go Haynesville Shale is one of the most helpful blogs I have ever been on.

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