Well holes in the Oil and Gas Industry are temporarily or permanently closed with plugs to:
- Reduce leaks in the wellbore
- Change the direction of the wellbore
- Close well holes that have been completed and are no longer needed
There are 2 types of plugs used:
- Cement Plug: A mixture of cement, sand, and water that is pumped into the wellbore and allowed to harden
- Mechanical Plug: A device that is inserted into the wellbore and then activated to close the borehole
Several steps to install the plug:
- Install a plug in the wellbore by pumping cement or inserting a mechanical plug, or doing both
- Ensure that the plug is properly sealed by pressurizing the wellbore and monitoring for leaks
- Once the plug has been installed and tested, the wellbore can be abandoned or used for another purpose
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