05.07.2009

High volume compact pump located at the bottom of the well

Water occurring in a producing formation below the oil or gas in that same formation

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