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Surface pipe

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003699

The initial string of casing installed in a well, extending from the surface to a depth sufficient to protect freshwater formations and provide a stable foundation for subsequent drilling operations. It is cemented in place to seal off shallow zones and support the weight of the blowout preventers. This pipe is also known as surface casing.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003699
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003699",
  "term": "Surface pipe",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The initial string of casing installed in a well, extending from the surface to a depth sufficient to protect freshwater formations and provide a stable foundation for subsequent drilling operations. It is cemented in place to seal off shallow zones and support the weight of the blowout preventers. This pipe is also known as surface casing.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/surface-pipe/"
}

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