25 July 2017

Stabilizer

A centralizer attached to the Drill Collar to center the bit in the hole. Stabilizers may be spaced out over the drill collar string to prevent […]
18 July 2017

Stacking a rig

Storing a drilling rig upon completion of a job when the rig is to be withdrawn from operation for a period of time.
18 July 2017

Stake a well

To locate precisely on the surface of the ground the point at which a well is to be drilled. After exploration techniques have revealed the possibility […]
18 July 2017

Stand

The connected joints of pipe racked in the derrick or mast during a trip. The usual stand is about 90 ft long (about 27 m), which […]