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WELL BARRIER [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
CONT

The primary purpose of a well barrier is to prevent the loss of containment to the exterior of the wellbore in an uncontrolled manner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

[...] ensemble d'éléments qui peuvent empêcher un flux incontrôlé ou involontaire de fluide du sous-sol.

CONT

Une barrière de puits est faite de plusieurs éléments (tubage, ciment, vannes, roche…), qui sont construits, installés, testés et surveillés pour remplir leur fonction.

Spanish

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