Petroleum Acronyms
OIL & GAS GLOSSARY
HomeGlossarySubmitAbout
Home/Glossary/KDB
Category
General Industry Term
In This Category
KBPDKBRKCFKCLKDGKECKEY FOCUS AREAKF
General Industry Term

KDB

Definition

Kelly Drive Bushing

KDB means Kelly Drive Bushing.

Alternative depth reference point on the drill floor, used when using a kelly drive.

✓ Verified term
Suggest a correction

You might also be looking for

ADB
Aberdeen Digital Business
UPB
Upper Packer Bore
IDR
Incentive Distribution Right
ZLD
Zero Liquid Discharge
UCH
Under-Reamer Casing Head
Petroleum Acronyms

The comprehensive reference for oil and gas acronyms, abbreviations, and petroleum industry terminology. Used by engineers, geologists, and industry professionals worldwide.

Quick Links

  • Browse Glossary
  • Submit a Term
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Guides

  • Acronyms 101
  • Drilling Acronyms
  • HSE Terminology
  • Reservoir Engineering
  • Upstream / Midstream / Downstream

Categories

  • Drilling & Wells
  • HSE & Risk
  • Production & Operations
  • Reservoir & Subsurface
  • Marine & Logistics
© 2026 Petroleum Acronyms. All rights reserved.This website is an independent reference resource for oil and gas terminology. Company names and trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners and are used solely for identification and informational purposes. No affiliation or endorsement is implied.