(in the oil industry) drilling carried out once oil or gas has been discovered in order to assess the extent of the field, the reserves, the possible rate of production, and the properties of the oil or gas
appraisal drilling in the Oil and Gas Industry
(əpreɪzəl drɪlɪŋ)
noun
(Extractive engineering: Exploration)
Appraisal drilling is drilling which is done when oil or gas has been discovered, in order to assess how much there is, how big the field is, the possible rate of production, and the properties of the oil or gas.
Appraisal drilling was carried out to determine the physical extent, reserves, and likely productionrate of the field.
Appraisal drilling is carried out to assess characteristics, such as flow rate, of a proven hydrocarbonaccumulation.
Appraisal drilling is drilling done when oil or gas has been discovered, to assess how much there is,how big the field is, the possible rate of production, and the properties of the oilor gas.