salt — Oil & Gas Glossary
The product formed by neutralization of an acid and a base. The term is more specifically applied to sodium chloride. Neutralization is an important reaction in many aspects of mud control and treatment.
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Occidental, Chevron and Woodside Confirm Bandit Oil Discovery at Green Canyon 680; Petrobras and BP Strike Pre-Salt Hydrocarbons 201 km Off Rio de Janeiro
Exploration & ProductionApr 15, 2026
Petrobras Awards Subsea7 a $1.25 Billion SURF Contract for Sepia 2 Pre-Salt Development at 2,170 Meters in Santos Basin, Brazil
OffshoreApr 12, 2026