Backoff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000245",
  "term": "Backoff",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The process of unscrewing a threaded connection in the drill string or casing string downhole. This operation is often necessary to free stuck pipe or to recover a portion of the string. It is achieved by applying left-hand torque, sometimes with the assistance of a string shot or other jarring devices, to separate the pipe sections.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/backoff/"
}