Plug and Abandon Well
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021280
The casing and other equipment is removed and salvaged.Cement plugs are placed in the borehole to prevent migration of fluids between the different formations. The surface is reclaimed.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021280 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | DOL Occupational Health and Safety Administration Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/oilandgas |
Record as JSON
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}
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