The Guide to Oilwell Fishing Operations: Tools, Techniques, and Rules of Thumb (Gulf Drilling Guides)

Book Details

• Author: Joe P. DeGeare

• Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing

• Binding: Hardcover

• Edition: Import

• Number of Pages: 224

• Release Date: 27-05-2003

• ISBN: 9780750677028

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Title: Oilwell Fishing Operations

Fishing jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most challenging and often dreaded operations. However, Joe P. DeGeare's "Oilwell Fishing Operations" provides an essential and practical guide to handling these situations with efficiency and precision.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Guide: This book covers a wide array of fishing operations, including freeing stuck pipe, parting the pipe string, and repairing casing. It provides a detailed explanation of the tools and techniques involved in fishing operations, with clear illustrations to aid understanding.

• Fishing Tools and Equipment: The book dives deep into the various types of fishing equipment used in the industry, such as catching tools, jars, mills, junk baskets, and more. It also explains the processes involved in washover operations, wireline fishing, and fishing in cavities, along with more advanced fishing techniques for high-angle deviated and horizontal wells.

• Practical Insights: With helpful tips and warnings throughout, the author aims to save valuable time and reduce the cost of fishing operations by highlighting common mistakes, potential pitfalls, and best practices that lead to successful outcomes.

• Invaluable for Industry Professionals: The book is an indispensable resource for foremen, engineers, and superintendents involved in writing procedures, making drilling decisions, and overseeing operations. It is also an excellent learning tool for trainees in the oil and gas industry.

Why This Book is Important:

"Oilwell Fishing Operations" is crucial for anyone involved in the fishing operations of the oil and gas industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this guide provides clear, practical advice and solutions to common fishing problems. With comprehensive descriptions and detailed illustrations of the tools and methods used in the fishing process, this book is designed to help professionals save time, reduce costs, and avoid equipment loss in a complex and high-stakes environment.

This book is a must-have for anyone working with oil wells, offering professional advice and solutions that directly impact the effectiveness and efficiency of fishing operations.