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Storing a drilling rig upon completion of a job when the rig is to be withdrawn from operation for a period of time.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

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 […]
18 July 2017

Swabbing

1) operation of a lifting device on a wireline to bring well fluids to the surface when the well does not flow naturally. This is a […]
18 July 2017

Tearing down

The act of dismantling a rig at the completion of a well and preparing it for moving to the next location.
18 July 2017

Twist-off

To twist a joint of drill pipe in two by excessive force applied by the rotary table. Many failures which result in parting of the drill […]
18 July 2017

Workover

To perform one or more of a variety of remedial operations on a producing oil well with the hope of restoring or increasing production. Examples of […]