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Storing a drilling rig upon completion of a job when the rig is to be withdrawn from operation for a period of time.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 it on the boards

To bring the pipe out of the hole (make a trip) and rack it in the derrick.
18 July 2017

String up

To thread the drilling line through the sheaves of the crown block and traveling block. One end of the line is secured to the hoisting drum […]