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Snub

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003479

To force a tubular string into a wellbore against wellbore pressure, using hydraulic rams. This technique is employed when the well is live (under pressure) and conventional tripping methods are not feasible. Snubbing operations require specialized equipment and highly trained personnel to maintain well control.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003479
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003479",
  "term": "Snub",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "To force a tubular string into a wellbore against wellbore pressure, using hydraulic rams. This technique is employed when the well is live (under pressure) and conventional tripping methods are not feasible. Snubbing operations require specialized equipment and highly trained personnel to maintain well control.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/snub/"
}

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