Concept information
Preferred term
drilling
Definition
- Drilling is the method by which earth is penetrated for the purpose of exploration or production of oil and gas. Exploration wells are intended to gather information about the sedimentary formations that exist beneath the surface, and their structural configuration. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Drilling (Oil and Gas)]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/drilling
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