Halliburton Free Point Tool

Summary

The Halliburton Free Point Tool is a groundbreaking wireline logging technology that significantly reduces free point operation time by up to 50%. By using a single-trip continuous log to measure changes in the magnetic fields of stuck pipe, it provides accurate, real-time data that helps operators pinpoint exact free point locations. This tool, developed from military technology, enhances safety by minimizing risks and simplifies operations without requiring specialist intervention. It also offers faster pipe recovery and improved efficiency, making it an invaluable asset in the oil and gas industry.

Takeaways

• 😀 The oil and gas industry loses millions annually due to stuck pipe operations.
• 😀 Free point tools help operators identify problem areas to make informed recovery decisions.
• 😀 Halliburton's free point tool offers advanced technology, reducing stuck pipe operation time by up to 50%.
• 😀 The Halliburton free point tool won the 'Best Drilling Technology' award at the 2009 World Oil Awards.
• 😀 This tool provides one-trip analysis for stuck drill pipe, collars, tubing, or casing.
• 😀 Traditional free point tools require several passes, while Halliburton's tool offers continuous logging in one trip.
• 😀 The tool measures changes in the magnetic fields of the pipe during the operation to identify problem areas.
• 😀 The data collected during operation results in a highly accurate log pinpointing the exact free point location.
• 😀 The Halliburton free point tool was developed from military technology that measures magnetic field changes under stress.
• 😀 Benefits include reduced downtime, improved safety, simplified operations, and faster pipe recovery.
• 😀 The tool is easy to operate with any electric line and does not require a specialist for interpretation of the data.

Q & A

What is the main issue that the Halliburton Free Point Tool aims to address?

The Halliburton Free Point Tool aims to address the issue of stuck pipe operations, which cost the oil and gas industry millions of dollars each year in non-productive rig time.

How has the technology for free point tools evolved over the years?

Free point tools have been in operation for the last 40 years, but technological advancements have been limited until the introduction of the Halliburton Free Point Tool.

What is the key feature of the Halliburton Free Point Tool that differentiates it from traditional free point tools?

The Halliburton Free Point Tool is a sophisticated wireline logging method that allows for a single trip continuous log, unlike traditional tools that require multiple start and stop passes.

What award did the Halliburton Free Point Tool win?

The Halliburton Free Point Tool won the Best Drilling Technology Award at the 2009 World Oil Awards.

How does the Halliburton Free Point Tool work?

The tool measures changes in the magnetic fields of the pipe as it is lowered into the hole. Data is recorded as torque or stretch is applied and then again as the tool is logged out, resulting in an accurate log that pinpoints the exact free point location.

How does the tool measure magnetic field changes?

The Halliburton Free Point Tool measures magnetic field changes due to applied stress on the pipe. This method is based on military technology used to measure such changes.

What benefits does the Halliburton Free Point Tool offer?

The tool offers several benefits including reduced downtime, enhanced safety, simplified operations, faster pipe recovery, and easy interpretation of data.

How much does the Halliburton Free Point Tool reduce downtime during free point operations?

The Halliburton Free Point Tool can reduce free point operations time by as much as 50%.

What makes the Halliburton Free Point Tool safer than traditional methods?

The tool reduces HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) risks by using single stretch or single torque methods, which minimize potential hazards during the operation.

Do operators need any specialists to use the Halliburton Free Point Tool?

No, specialists are not required to operate the tool or interpret the data. However, Halliburton personnel are available 24/7 for assistance if needed.