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A standard against which the performance of processes are measured.

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BBL or bbl

An abbreviation for oilfield barrel, a volume of 42 US gallons [0.16 m3].

BGG

An average or baseline measure of gas entrained in circulating mud. This baseline trend pertains to gas that is liberate

BHA

The lower portion of the drillstring, consisting of (from the bottom up in a vertical well) the bit, bit sub, a mud moto

BHCT

The temperature of the circulating fluid (air, mud, cement or water) at the bottom of the wellbore after several hours o

BHP

The pressure, usually measured in pounds per square inch (psi), at the bottom of the hole. This pressure may be calculat

BHST

The temperature of the undisturbed formation at the final depth in a well. The formation cools during drilling and most

BHT

The temperature in the borehole at total depth at the time it is measured. In log interpretation, the bottom hole temper

BLPD

Abbreviation for barrels of liquid per day, usually used in reference to total production of oil and water from a well.

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