18 July 2017
Shortened form of formation fracturing. See formation fracturing.
10 November 2021
Ball valves designed for high-pressure conditions, capable of holding pressure from both directions. The term “full opening” originates from when the ball valve is opened; the […]
18 July 2017
Gas hydrates are ice-like materials that are formed when gas and water are mixed together and are subjected to pressure and cold temperatures.
18 July 2017
A stratum of sand or porous sandstone from which natural gas is obtained.
18 July 2017
The gas that appears in drilling fluid returns, indicating the presence of a gas zone.
18 July 2017
A drilling mud that has entrained formation gas, giving the mud a characteristically fluffy texture. When entrained gas is not released before the fluid returns to […]
18 July 2017
A measure of gas produced with the oil. It is expressed in cubic ft per barrel.
25 July 2017
A scientist who gathers and interprets data pertaining to the rocks of the earth’s crust.
25 July 2017
Patented device which records the rate of penetration during drilling operations. Sometimes referred to as a “tattletale.”
18 July 2017
The science of the physical history of the earth and its life, especially as recorded in the rocks of the crust.
10 November 2021
Satellites developed in order to allow accurate determination of geographical locations. GPS systems, usually consisting of 4 satellites, transmit information, which allows a civil and military […]
18 July 2017
Lowering the drill stem into the wellbore.
