Method and apparatus for cutting and removing pipe from a well

Abstract

A lifting apparatus for supporting tubular goods that can be used to perform down-hole operations in oil and gas wells. The lifting apparatus has push and pull capability, a minimal footprint, and requires minimal surface area to operate. The support apparatus can be used to jack and remove casing and other pipe, such as during plugging and abandonment operations, and to perform other rig-less downhole well operations.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for conducting operations in a well comprising:
 a. a substantially planar base having a first keyway slot;   b. a substantially planar table member having a second keyway slot, wherein said table member is substantially parallel to said base, and said first and second keyway slots are aligned with one another;   c. at least one lifting assembly having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said lower end is connected to said base, and said upper end is connected to said table member; and   d. at least one stabilization assembly disposed between said base and said table member.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one lifting assembly comprises a hydraulic cylinder. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a rotary assembly disposed on said table member. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one stabilization assembly comprises:
 a. an elongate and substantially hollow outer member; and   b. an elongate inner member, telescopically received within said elongate outer member.