18 July 2017

Breakout tongs

Tongs that are used to start unscrewing one section of pipe from another section, especially drill pipe coming out of the hole. See Tongs.
18 July 2017

Bridge

An obstruction in the drill hole. A bridge is usually formed by caving of the wall of the wellbore or by the intrusion of a large […]
18 July 2017

Bring in a well

To complete a well and put it on producing status.
18 July 2017

Buck up

To tighten up a threaded connection (such as two joints of drill pipe).