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Record 1 2015-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
CONT

This contiguous block of land is centred on a capped gas well 7-12-77-25 W6 which tested gas at commercial rates from the Falher zone. Gas reserves of 5.1 BCF were assigned to this well.

OBS

capping: The process of sealing a well to prevent oil or gas from leaking out.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
OBS

puits de gaz obturé : Source : Discours de M. Howe, Hansard, 14 mai 1956, p. 3860-4003

OBS

coiffage : Procédé consistant à encapuchonner un puits en surface pour arrêter une fuite de pétrole ou de gaz.

Spanish

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