Deepest total depth
Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-000493
The deepest total depth of a given well is the distance from a surface reference point (usually the Kelly bushing) to the point of deepest penetration measured along the well bore. If a well is drilled from a platform or barge over water, the depth of the water is included in the total length of the well bore.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENE-000493 |
|---|---|
| Field | Energy |
| References | EIA Glossary |
Record as JSON
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