Pay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002721",
  "term": "Pay",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A rock formation or interval within a wellbore that contains hydrocarbons in sufficient quantities to be produced economically. This zone is identified through well logs, core analysis, and production tests, indicating the presence of oil or gas that can flow to the surface. The thickness and quality of the pay zone directly influence the commercial viability of a well.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/pay/"
}