Dogleg

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001139",
  "term": "Dogleg",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An abrupt change in the direction or inclination of a wellbore, creating a bend or curve in the drilled path. This change can be intentional, as part of a planned directional drilling program, or unintentional, resulting from drilling difficulties or formation characteristics. Excessive doglegs can cause problems with pipe sticking, casing wear, and difficulties in running downhole tools.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/dogleg/"
}