Apparatus to activate a downhole tool by way of electromagnets via wireline current

An apparatus for performing an operation downhole, comprising:

• a downhole tool having a bridge plug;
• a first component uphole of the downhole tool;
• a first magnetic member coupled to the first component;
• a second component movable with respect to the first component and coupled to the downhole tool by a release stud;
• a second magnetic member coupled to the second component;
• and
• a power supply configured to activate at least one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member to create a magnetic force between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member that moves the movable component longitudinally with respect to the stationary component to perform the action downhole, wherein longitudinal motion of the movable component from the magnetic force breaks the release stud to separate the second component from the downhole tool.

A production system, comprising:

• a first component that is stationary with respect to section of a work string, the first component having a first magnetic member;
• a second component movable with respect to the first component and having a second magnetic member;
• a tool connected to the movable component via a release stud;
• and
• a power supply for activating at least one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member to create a magnetic force between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member for moving the movable component longitudinally with respect to the stationary component, wherein longitudinal motion of the movable component from the magnetic force breaks the release stud to separate the movable component from the tool.