摘要 |
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid. The tubing having a first end portion and a second end portion. The method including the steps of (a) running a retrieval apparatus using a connecting means from a surface and into the well, the retrieval apparatus including: an engagement means for engaging the tubing; a sealing means for sealing a portion of the bore of the tubing; injection means for injecting a low density fluid into the tubing, (b) connecting the engagement means to a portion of the tubing; (c) activating the sealing means to close liquid communication in the bore of the tubing between the first end portion and the second end portion; (d) replacing at least a portion of a volume of liquid defined by the sealing means, the tubing and the second end portion (B-B′) of the tubing by a low density fluid introduced in said volume by the injection means; and (e) retrieving the tubing out of the well using the connecting means. |