Run in hole
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003214
To lower the drill string, casing, or other equipment into the wellbore. This operation is performed after a drill bit change, during casing installation, or when deploying downhole tools. The speed of running in hole is carefully controlled to prevent damage to the wellbore or equipment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003214 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003214",
"term": "Run in hole",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "To lower the drill string, casing, or other equipment into the wellbore. This operation is performed after a drill bit change, during casing installation, or when deploying downhole tools. The speed of running in hole is carefully controlled to prevent damage to the wellbore or equipment.",
"subject": "Drilling",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/run-in-hole/"
}
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