oftentimes, the salt water produced during oil production is pumped back into a formation that is deep enough not to pollute shallow water sands. Many wells that are no longer commercial are converted [..]

a technique used to increase the flow of oil and/or gas out of a well. Hydrochloric acid is pumped into the oil-bearing rock. The acid dissolves limestone in the producing zone which increases porosit [..]

national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry.

activities not part of Initial Operations that the Managing Venturer deems necessary to further develop the Well subsequent to the drilling, testing and completion of the Well.

reservoir pressure at the bottom of the well.

the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of a pint of water (which weights exactly 16 ounces) by one degree Fahrenheit. One cubit foot of natural gas produces approximately 1,000 BTUs, [..]

steel pipe that screws together and is lowered into the hole after drilling is complete. It is used to seal off fluids and keeps the hole from caving in.

point in time after a well has been drilled to its objective depth where the Operator must decide whether to commit additional dollars to “setting pipe” and attempt a completion or to abandon the well [..]

a process whereby cement is pumped between the walls of the hole and outside of the casing. Upon hardening, the cement holds the pipe in place and prevents fluid movement in the hole.

or Squeeze Cementing is a “correction” process that is usually only necessary to correct a problem in the wellbore.  A cement slurry is prepared and pumped down a wellbore to the problem area or squee [..]