Stuck
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003664
Describing the condition of drill pipe, casing, or tubing that cannot be moved up or down, rotated, or freed from the wellbore. This occurs when the pipe becomes lodged against the formation, often due to differential pressure, wellbore instability, or accumulation of cuttings. Remedial actions include jarring, spotting fluids, or cutting and fishing the pipe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-003664 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Drilling |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-003664",
"term": "Stuck",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "Describing the condition of drill pipe, casing, or tubing that cannot be moved up or down, rotated, or freed from the wellbore. This occurs when the pipe becomes lodged against the formation, often due to differential pressure, wellbore instability, or accumulation of cuttings. Remedial actions include jarring, spotting fluids, or cutting and fishing the pipe.",
"subject": "Drilling",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/stuck/"
}
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