Oilfield

Oilfield

Oilfield refers to a region with an abundance of oil wells extracting petroleum from below the ground.

Industry: Oil & gas

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Layer

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A slab of reservoir rock bounded above and below by another layer in vertical hydraulic communication.

Electric probe

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A small sensor in a production logging tool that distinguishes between hydrocarbon and water in its vicinity as it is moved up and down a production well. The electric probe was the first type of ...

Barrel pump

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A small pump with an extended suction duct that is designed to pump fluid from barrels. Barrel pumps are commonly used to decant liquid additives during the preparation of treatment fluids at the ...

Booster

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A small metal tube containing secondary high explosive that is crimped onto the end of the detonating cord. This explosive component is designed to provide reliable detonation transfer between ...

Microannulus

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A small gap that can form between the casing or liner and the surrounding cement sheath, most commonly formed by variations in temperature or pressure during or after the cementing process. Such ...

A slang term for an internal drift diameter gauge typically used to cheque casing or tubing joints before they are picked up and run into the wellbore. The drift diameter used depends on the size and ...

Permanent well monitoring

Oil & gas; Oilfield

A situation in which the well and the reservoir are continuously monitored. On the basis of this information, the well completion may be adjusted remotely to adapt to changes in downhole conditions. ...