Wells

Question 1

Producing Wells

Answer 1

These wells are drilled to extract oil and gas from a reservoir.

Question 2

Injection Well

Answer 2

Used for injecting water gas or other substances into the reservoir to maintain pressure and enhance oil recovery.

Question 3

Exploratory wells

Answer 3

Drilled to test for the presence of hydrocarbons in a new area.

Question 4

Relief wells

Answer 4

These wells are drilled to control a blowout or emergency situation in another well. They help to stabilise pressure.

Question 5

Workover Wells

Answer 5

These are existing wells that require intervention to repair or enhance their performance. Could be tasks like cleaning or installing new equipment.

Question 6

Plugged and abandoned

Answer 6

Once a well reaches the end of its life it is plugged and abandoned.

Question 7

Sidetrack well

Answer 7

These are branches off of existing wells to reach different parts of the the reservoir or bypass an obstruction.