Petroleum Engineering Database including abbreviations and dictionary

Rat hole

Definition:

In the context of a drilling rig, a rat hole is the hole through the rig floor where the kelly can be stored when it has to be disconnected

Subject Area 1:

Drilling & Operations

Abbreviation	Definition	English	German	French
Rat hole	In the context of a drilling rig, a rat hole is the hole through the rig floor where the kelly can be stored when it has to be disconnected				Details
Rat hole	In the context of a well, a rat hole is the hole below the pay zone. Commonly drilled to drop off perforating guns of a gathering or sump area for liquids to separate from gas prior to being pumped.				Details

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