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Reference point

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003078

A precisely defined location or depth from which all other measurements in a wellbore are taken or calculated. This point provides a consistent datum for correlating logs, perforations, and other downhole operations. Common reference points include the rotary table, kelly bushing, or ground level, with depths measured in feet or meters.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003078
FieldOil and gas
SubjectFormation Evaluation
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003078",
  "term": "Reference point",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A precisely defined location or depth from which all other measurements in a wellbore are taken or calculated. This point provides a consistent datum for correlating logs, perforations, and other downhole operations. Common reference points include the rotary table, kelly bushing, or ground level, with depths measured in feet or meters.",
  "subject": "Formation Evaluation",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/reference-point/"
}

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