18 July 2017

Shut down

To stop work temporarily or to stop a machine or operation.
18 July 2017

Shut-in bottomhole pressure (SIBHP)

The pressure at the bottom of a well when the surface valves on the well are completely closed. It is caused by formation fluids at the […]
18 July 2017

Shut-in drillpipe pressure (SIDPP)

The difference between the formation pressure at the bottom of the well and the hydrostatic pressure in the drillpipe. Recorded when a well is shut in […]
18 July 2017

Sidetrack

Using a whipstock, turbodrill, or other mud motor to drill around broken drill pipe or casing that has become lodged permanently in the hole.