Drilling & Wells

XLOT meaning in oil and gas

Definition

eXtended Leak-Off Test

XLOT means eXtended Leak-Off Test. Drilling operation in which annular BOP is closed and well is pumped up repeatedly, indicung a minor fracture in the rocks. This gives data on rock strength and stresses

Drilling operation in which annular BOP is closed and well is pumped up repeatedly, indicung a minor fracture in the rocks. This gives data on rock strength and stresses

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