Leakoff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002141",
  "term": "Leakoff",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The penetration of drilling fluid into a permeable formation or a fracture within the wellbore, leading to a reduction in the volume of fluid circulating back to the surface. This phenomenon is often measured during a leakoff test to determine the maximum pressure a formation can withstand before fracturing. The leakoff pressure is a key parameter for well design and drilling operations.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/leakoff/"
}