25 July 2017

Log

A systematic recording of data, such as a driller’s log, mud log, electrical well log, or radioactivity log. Many different logs are run in wells to […]
25 July 2017

Loss of Well Control (LWC)

API RP-65/2 defines loss of well control (LWC) as “…flow of subterranean formation fluids or well fluids into the environment or into a separate underground formation.” […]
18 July 2017

Lost circulation

To encounter an interruption in the circulation of drilling fluid due to the fact that the fluid is entering into a porous or fractured formation underground […]
18 July 2017

Lower Flex Joint

The flex joint, or ball joint, allows the riser, which moves with the floating rig, to be connected to the BOP stack, which is locked to […]