Drilling & Wells

HWOU

Definition

Hydraulic Work over Unit

HWOU means Hydraulic Work Over Unit. Hydraulic (Snubbing) Work Over Units are designed to run pipe into or out of a well under pressure. Units can be kused for drilling or work overs on live wells without the need to…

Hydraulic (Snubbing) Work Over Units are designed to run pipe into or out of a well under pressure. Units can be kused for drilling or work overs on live wells without the need to "kill" the well during operations. These units can perform most operations normally performed by conventinal rigs or work over units.

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