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Glossary

The Kallanish Glossary aims to be a useful resource for complex industry specific terminology. We are constantly adding to our glossary, so if you have a suggestion or amendment please do get in touch.
Abandon

To cease work on a well which is no longer in production and to plug off the well with cement plugs while salvaging material and equipment. 

Absorption Oil

A hydrocarbon liquid used to absorb and recover components from natural gas before being processed.

Appraisal Well

A well drilled as part of an appraisal drilling program which is carried out to determine the physical extent, reserves and likely production rate of a field.

Associated Gas

Associated gas is a form of natural gas which is found with deposits of petroleum, either dissolved in the oil or it may form a cap of free gas above the oil. 

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