P&A

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002671",
  "term": "P&A",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for plug and abandon, the process of permanently sealing a well that is no longer productive or is a dry hole. The procedure involves setting multiple cement plugs at specific depths within the wellbore to isolate porous formations and prevent fluid migration to the surface or between zones. All P&A operations must comply with local and federal environmental regulations for permanent well closure.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/p-and-a/"
}