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Life of the well

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002155

The entire operational period of a well, from its initial drilling and completion through its production phase, and ultimately to its abandonment. This encompasses all activities, including exploration, development, production, workovers, and decommissioning. The life of the well can span several decades, depending on reservoir characteristics and economic factors.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002155
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002155",
  "term": "Life of the well",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The entire operational period of a well, from its initial drilling and completion through its production phase, and ultimately to its abandonment. This encompasses all activities, including exploration, development, production, workovers, and decommissioning. The life of the well can span several decades, depending on reservoir characteristics and economic factors.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/life-of-the-well/"
}

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