Oilfield Abbreviations

A list of commonly used oilfield abbreviations.

Oilfield Abbreviations is a mobile application designed for oilfield people. It allows you to easily search for a list of acronyms about oil & gas exploration and production.

It's a great tool for your reference.

The app is free and it includes following features:

-Search for a full name or abbreviation of some terminologies in the oilfield industry

-Favourites

-Copy either full name or abbreviation

-Works offline - no need for an internet connection

Examples include:

AIT - array induction tool

BOEPD - barrel(s) of oil equivalent per day

BOB - back on bottom

BSML - below sea mean level

DD - directional driller or directional drilling

DR - drilling report

EMW - equivalent mud weight

FPIT - free-point indicator tool

KOP - kick-off point / kick off plug

MMbd - million barrels per day

MMbod - million barrels of oil per day

MMboe - million barrels of oil equivalent

MMboed - million barrels of oil equivalent per day

MMbpd - million barrels per day

PBTD - plug back total depth

RIH - run in hole

SICP - shut-in casing pressure

SIDPP - shut-in drill pipe pressure

TVDSS - true vertical depth sub sea

WBM - water-based (drilling) mud

ZOI - zone of interest