Offset well

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002590",
  "term": "Offset well",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A well drilled in proximity to an existing well to gather geological data, evaluate a different part of the same reservoir, or prevent drainage of reserves by a neighboring operator. Data from nearby offset wells, including logs, drilling parameters, and production history, provide valuable information for planning the new well's trajectory, casing program, and completion design. A direct offset well is located in an adjacent spacing unit.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/offset-well/"
}