05.07.2009

To reach the objective depth in drilling a well

Lowest or deepest part of a well

Constitutes about 10% – 15% of the overall ash, has an appearance similar to dark gray coarse sand and its particles are clusters of micron-sized granules, up to 10 mm in diameter

A heavy, thick-walled steel pipe used in rotary drilling to turn the drill bit and to provide a conduit for the drilling mud.

See drilling rig

The hole drilled for the purpose of producing oil and gas, or to inject water or other fluids. The wellbore includes the openhole or uncased portion of the well