Deviation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001046",
  "term": "Deviation",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The angle or direction by which a wellbore departs from a vertical path, often measured from the vertical axis. Deviated wells are drilled to reach targets that are not directly beneath the rig, such as offshore reservoirs or multiple targets from a single pad. The deviation is continuously monitored and recorded during drilling operations.",
  "subject": "Reservoir Characterization",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/deviation/"
}