Offshore Oil and Gas Industry - Abbreviations and Acronyms

A&G Administrative And General ExpensesAADE American Association Of Drilling EngineersAAGR Average Annual Growth RateAAPG American Association Of Petroleum GeologistsAAQS Ambient Air Quality StandardsAAR After Action ReviewsAAV Annulus Access ValveABAN AbandonmentABF Aquatic Base FlowABS American Bureau Of ShippingABSA Alberta Boilers Safety AssociationAC Alternating CurrentACA Annual Charge AdjustmentACHE Air Cooled Heat ExchangerACOU AcousticACP Annular Casing PressureACP Area Contingency PlanACQU Acquisition LogACRS Accelerated Cost Recovery SystemADIOS Automated Data Inquiry For Oil SpillsADIT Accumulated Deferred Income TaxesADROC Advanced Rock Properties ReportADT Applied Drilling TechnologyAF Arctic FloaterAFE Authorization For ExpenditureAFFF Aqueous Film Forming FoamAFP Active Fire ProtectionAFV Annular Flow ValveAGRU Acid Gas Removal UnitAHBDF Along Hole (Depth) Below Derrick FloorAHD Along Hole DepthAI Artificial IslandAIChE American Institute Of Chemical EngineersAIME American Institute Of Mining, Metallurgical, And Petroleum EngineersAIRG AirgunAIRRE Airgun ReportAIS Automatic Identification System AIT Array Induction ToolAIT Auto Ignition TemperatureAIV Alternate Isolation ValveAL Appraisal LicenceAL Artificial LiftALARP As Low As Reasonably PracticableALC Aertical Seismic Profile Acoustic Log CalibrationALR Acoustic Log ReportAMDEA Activated MethyldiethanolamineAMNI Associate Member Of The Nautical Institute Amp AmpereAMS Auxiliary Measurement Service LogAMSL Above Mean Sea LevelAMV Annulus Master ValveAMVER US Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel RescueANACO Analysis Of Core Logs ReportANARE Analysis ReportANP Brazil'S National Petroleum AgencyANPR Advance Notice Of Proposed RulemakingANSI American National Standards InstituteAOF Absolute Open Flow

Offshore Oil and Gas Industry - Abbreviations and Acronyms

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OffshoreOilandGasIndustryAbbreviationsandAcronyms

AOFP Absolute Open Flow PotentialAOPL Association Of Oil Pipe LinesAPCD Air Pollution Control DistrictAPD Application For Permit To DrillAPI American Petroleum InstituteAPM Application For Permit To ModifyAPPRE Appraisal ReportAPS Active Pipe SupportAQ Air QualityAQAP Air Quality Attainment PlanAQMD Air Quality Management DistrictARACL Array Acoustic LogARB Air Resources BoardARCS Admiralty Raster Chart Service ARESV Analysis Of ReservoirARI Azimuthal Resistivity ImageARPA Automatic Radar Plotting AidsARRC Array Acoustic ReportART Actuator Running ToolART Alternate Response TechnologiesAS Array Sonic Processing LogASBA Association Of Ship Brokers And AgentsASCE American Society Of Chemical EngineersASCSSV Annulus Surface Controlled Sub Surface ValveASME American Society Of Mechanical EngineersASP Array Sonic Processing ReportASPO Asociation For The Study Of Peak Oil & GasASR Atmosphere Supplying RespiratorASRO Australian Shipping Registration OfficeASTM American Society For Testing And MaterialsASV Annular Safety ValveATD Application To Drillatm Atmosphere, A Unit Of PressureAUV Autonomous Underwater VehicleAV Annular Velocity Or Apparent ViscosityAVO Amplitude Variation With Offset (Seismic)AVO Amplitude Versus Offset (Geophysics)AWB/V Annulus Wing Block/Valve (Xt)AWO Approval For Well Operation

BA Brazos Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaBA Bridging AgreementBARS Borehole Acoustic Reflection SurveyBAST Best Available And Safest TechnologyBbbl Billion BarrelsBbl Barrel(S) Of OilBBS Behavioral Based SafetyBBSM Behaviour Based Safety ManagementBC Code Of Safe Practice For Solid Bulk CargoesBCD Barrels Per Calendar DayBcf Billion Cubic Feet (Of Natural Gas)Bcfd Billion Cubic Feet Per DayBcfe Billion Cubic Feet Of Gas EquivalentBDF Below Derrick FloorBDI Baltic Dry Index BDL Bit Data LogBDV Blow Down ValveBFI Baltic Freight Index BFOE Brent, Forties, Oseberg, And Ekofisk (Oil Fields)BFPD Barrels Of Fluid Per DayBGL Below Ground Level (Used As A Datum For Depths In A Well)BGL Borehole Geometry LogBGS British Geological Survey

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BGT Borehole Geometry ToolBGWP Base Of Ground Water ProtectionBH BloodhoundBHA Bottomhole AssemblyBHC Bhc Gamma Ray LogBHCA Bhc Acoustic LogBHCP Bottomhole Circulating PressureBHCS Bhc Sonic LogBHCT Bottomhole Circulating TemperatureBHFP Bottomhole Flowing PressureBHL Borehole LogBHL Bottomhole LocationBHP Bottom Hole PressureBHPRP Borehole Pressure ReportBHSRE Bottom Hole Sampling ReportBHSS Borehole Seismic SurveyBHST Bottomhole Static TemperatureBHT Bottomhole TemperatureBHTV Borehole Television ReportBIMCO Baltic And International Maritime Council BIOR Biostratigraphic Range LogBIORE Biostratigraphy Study ReportBIVDL Bi/Dk/Wf/Casing Collar Locator/Gamma Ray LogBLI Bottom Of Logging IntervalBLP Bridge Linked PlatformBLPD Barrels Of Liquid Per DayBM Bay Marchand Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaBML Below Mud LineBMPs Best Management PracticesBO Back Off LogBO Biological OpinionBOB Back On BottomBOD Basis of DesignBOD Biological Oxygen Demandboe Barrels Of Oil EquivalentBOEM US Bureau Of Ocean Energy ManagementBOEPD Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Dayboepd, boe/d, boed Barrel Of Oil Equivalent Per DayBOM Bill Of MaterialsBOP Blowout PreventerBOP Bottom Of PipeBOPD Barrels Of Oil Per DayBOPE Barrels Of Oil Per Day EquivalentBOPE Blowout Preventer EquipmentBOPM Barrels Of Oil Per MonthBOREH Borehole Seismic AnalysisBOSIET Basic Offshore Safety Induction And Emergency TrainingBOSVA British Offshore Support Vessel Owners Association BOTHL Bottom Hole Locator LogBOTTO Bottom Hole Pressure/Temperature ReportBP Boiling PointBP Bubble Pointbpd Barrels Per DayBPFL Borehole Profile LogBPH Barrels Per HourBPI Baltic Panamax Index BPLUG Baker PlugBPV Back Pressure ValveBR BargeBROA British Rig Owners Association Brown Fields Fields Beyond Their Production Plateau But Still ProducingBRPLG Bridge Plug LogBRS Bulgarian Register Of Shipping



BRT Below Rotary TableBS Breton Sound Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaBS&W Basic Sediment & WaterBSDV Boarding Shutdown ValveBSEE US Bureau Of Safety And Environmental EnforcementBSL Below Sea LevelBSL Burner Safety LowBSML Below Sea Mean LevelBSR Bend Strength RatioBSR Blind Shear RamBSR Blind Shear Rams (Blowout Preventer)BSR Bottom Simulating ReflectorBTEX Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, XyleneBTHL Bottom Hole LogBTI British Trade InternationalBTO/C Break To Open/Close (Valve Torque)BTU British Thermal UnitBU Bottom UpBUL Bottom Up LagBUR Build Up RateBV Bureau Veritas BVO Ball Valve OperatorBWOC By Weight Of CementBWOW By Weight Of WaterBWPD Barrels Of Water Per Day

C (cent.) CentigradeC&E Well Completion And Equipment CostC&K Choke And KillC&S Cased And SuspendedC/P Consumption/Production (Ratio)C1 MethaneC2 EthaneC3 PropaneC4 ButaneC6 HexanesC7+ Heavy Hydrocarbon ComponentsCA Core Analysis LogCAA Clean Air ActCAAA Clean Air Act AmendmentsCAD Computer Assisted Design CAER Community Awareness And Emergency ResponseCALI Calliper LogCALOG Circumferential Acoustic LogCALVE Calibrated Velocity Log DataCAODC Canadian Association Of Oilwell Drilling ContractorsCAP Condition Assessment Program Survey CAPEX Capital ExpenditureCAPP Canadian Association Of Petroleum ProducersCART Cam Actuated Running Tool (Housing Running Tool)CART Cap Replacement ToolCAS Casing LogCATS Central Area Transmission SystemCB Core BarrelCBI Computer Based Information CBI Confederation Of British IndustryCBIL Cbil LogCBL Cement Bond LogCBM Choke Bridge ModuleCBM Coalbed MethaneCBM Coalbed MethaneCBM Conventional Buoy MooringCBT Computer Based Training

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CCA Clean Carribbean & AmericasCCC Carrier Container Council CCHT Core Chart LogCCL Casing Collar LocatorCCLP Casing Collar Locator PerforationCCLTP Casing Collar Locator Through Tubing PlugCCP Controllable Pitch Propeller CCS Carbon Capture And Storage (Or Sequestration)CCS China Classification Society CD Core DescriptionCDA Common Data AccessCDATA Core DataCDIS Cdi Synthetic Seismic LogCDP Common Depth Point (Geophysics)CDP Comprehensive Drilling PlanCDR Chemical Data Reporting RuleCDRCL Compensated Dual Resistivity Cal. LogCDU Control Distribution UnitCECAN Cec AnalysisCEME Cement EvaluationCEN European Committee For Standardization CENELEC European Committee For Electro Technical Standardization CEPA Canadian Energy Pipeline AssociationCERCLA US Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation And Liability ActCERE Cement Remedial LogCES Coast Earth Station CESMA Confederation Of European Union Shipmasters Associations CET Cement Evaluation ToolCF Completion FluidCf Cubic FeetCFD Computational Fluid DynamicsCFR Code Of Federal RegulationsCfs Cubic Feet Per SecondCG Center of GravityCG Coast Guard CGBF Concrete, Gravity Based StructureCGL Core Gamma LogCGPH Core Graph LogCGR Condensate Gas RatioCGT Capital Gains TaxCGTL Compact Gas To LiquidsCH Cased HoleCH Charlotte Harbor Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaCHCNC Chcnc Gamma Ray Casing Collar LocatorCHDTP Calliper Hdt Playback LogCHECK Checkshot And Acoustic Calibration ReportCHESM Contractor, Health, Environment And Safety ManagementCHKSR Checkshot Survey ReportCHKSS Checkshot Survey LogCHOPS Cold Heavy Oil Production With SandCHP Casing Hanger PressureCHROM ChromatologCHRT Casing Hanger Running ToolCIBP Cast Iron Bridge PlugCILD Conduction LogCIMV Chemical Injection Metering ValveCIRM International Radio Maritime Committee CIT Chartered Institute Of Transport CITHP Closed In Tubing Head Pressure (Tubing Head Pressure When The Well Is Shut In)CIV Chemical Injection ValveCL Core LogClass Category In Classification Register CLC International Convention On Civil Liability For Oil Pollution Damage



CLG Core Log And GraphCLUP Coastal Land Use PlanCM Choke ModuleCMP Coastal Management ProgramCMP Common Midpoint (Geophysics)CNCF Field Normalised Compensated Neutron PorosityCND Compensated Neutron DensityCNFDP Cnfd True Vertical Depth Playback LogCNG Compressed Natural GasCNGR Compensated Neutron Gamma Ray LogCNL Compensated Neutron LogCNLFD Cnl/Fdc LogCO Carbon MonoxideCO Change OutCO2 Carbon DioxideCOA Contract Of Affreightment COC Certificate Of ConformanceCOD Chemical Oxygen DemandCOFR Certificate Of Financial ResponsibilityCOL Collar LogColreg International Convention On Collision Regulations COMAN Compositional AnalysisCOML Compaction LogCOMP Composite LogCOMPR Completion Program ReportCOMPU Computest ReportCOMRE Completion Record LogCONDE Condensate Analysis ReportCONDR Continuous Directional LogCOOGER California Offshore Oil And Gas Energy ResourcesCORAN Core Analysis ReportCORE Core ReportCORG Corgun LogCORIB Coriband LogCORLG Correlation LogCOROR Core Orientation ReportCOS Center For Offshore SafetyCoSWP Code Of Safe Working Practices For Merchant Seamen COTP Captain Of The PortCOW Crude Oil Washing COXY Carbon/Oxygen LogCPI Chemical Process IndustriesCPI Consumer Price IndexCPI Cpi Log (Computer Processed Interpretation)CPI separator Corrugated Plate InterceptorCPICB Cpi Coriband LogCPIRE Cpi ReportCPS Cycles Per SecondCPU Cavern Point UnitCRA Corrosion Resistant AlloyCRET Cement Retainer Setting LogCRP Common/Central Reference Point (Subsea Survey)CRP Control Riser PlatformCRS Croatian Register Of ShippingCRT Clamp Replacement ToolCS Chandeleur Sound Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaCsF Caesium Formatecsg CasingCSHN Cased Hole Neutron LogCSI Csi LogCSMT Core Sampler Tester LogCSO Complete Seal OffCSPG Canadian Society Of Petroleum Geologists



CSS Code Of Ship Management Standards CSS Cyclic Steam Stimulation (Method)CSTAK Core Sample Taken LogCSUG Canadian Society For Unconventional GasCT Coiled TubingCT Complex TotalCT Compliant TowerCT Corporation TaxCTCO Coiled Tubing Clean OutCTD Coiled Tubing DrillingCTLF Coil Tubing Lift FrameCTLF Compensated Tension Lift FrameCTM Coil Tubing MeasurementCTOD Crack Tip Opening DisplacementCTRAC Cement Tracer LogCTU Cargo Transport Unit CTU Coiled Tubing UnitCUP Conditional Use PermitCUT Cutter LogCUTTD Cuttings Description ReportCWA Clean Water Act CWI Certified Welding InspectorCWOP Complete Well On PaperCWOR Completion Work Over RiserCYBD Cyberbond LogCYBLK Cyberlook LogCYDIP Cyberdip LogCYDN Cyberdon LogCYPRO Cyberproducts LogCZMA US Coastal Zone Management ActCZMP Coastal Zone Management ProgramD Day

D&C Drilling And CompletionsDAC Dipole Acoustic LogDARCI Darci LogDART Days Away, Restricted Work, Or Job TransferDAT Wellhead Housing Drill Ahead ToolDAZD Dip And Azimuth DisplaydBA DeciblesDBB Double Block And BleedDC Desoto Canyon Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaDC Direct CurrentDC Drill CentreDC Drill Collar(S)DCAL Dual Caliper LogDCP Driller'S Control PanelDD Directional Driller Or Directional DrillingDD Dustin Dome Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaDDBHC Ddbhc Waveform LogDDET Depth Determination LogDDM Derrick Drilling Machine (A.K.A. Top Drive)DDNL Dual Det. Neutron Life LogDDPT Drill Data Plot LogDEAL Digital Energy Atlas & LibraryDECC Department For Energy And Climate Change (Uk)DECT Decay TimeDEFSU Definitive Survey ReportDELTA Delta T LogDelta Difference Between Plan And PerformanceDEN Density LogDEPAN Deposit Analysis ReportDEPC Depth Control Log

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DESFL Deep Induction Sfl LogDEV Development Well, Lahee ClassificationDEVLG Deviation LogDEXP D Exponent LogDF Derrick FloorDFR Drilling Factual ReportDFT Dry Film ThicknessDGP Dynamic Geohistory Plot (3D Technique)DGPS Differential Global Positioning System DH Drilling HistoryDHC Depositional History CurveDHPTT Downhole Pressure/Temperature TransducerDHSV Downhole Safety ValveDIBHC Dis Bhc LogDIEGR Dielectric Gamma Ray LogDIF Drill In FluidsDIL Dual Induction LogDILB Dual Induction Bhc LogDILL Dual Induction LaterologDILLS Dual Induction Log LssDILSL Dual Induction Log SlsDIM Directional Inertia MechanismDINT Dip InterpretationDIP Dipmeter LogDIPAR Dipole Acoustic ReportDIPBH Dipmeter Borehole LogDIPFT Dipmeter Fast LogDIPLP Dip Lithology Pressure LogDIPRE Dipmeter ReportDIPRM Dip Removal LogDIPSA Dipmeter Soda LogDIPSK Dipmeter Stick LogDIRS Directional Survey LogDIRSU Directional Survey ReportDIS Draft International StandardDISFL Disfl Dbhc Gamma Ray LogDISO Dual Induction Sonic LogDL Development LicenceDLat Difference In Latitude DLIST Dip List LogDLL Dual LaterologDLong Difference In Longitude DLS Dogleg SeverityDLT Digital Linear TapeDMA Dead Man AnchorDMDO Distillate Marine Diesel Oil DMR Discharge Monitoring ReportDNC Digital Nautical Chart DNHO Downhole LoggingDNV Det Norske Veritas DO Dissolved OxygenDO Division OrderDOA Delegation Of AuthorityDOC Document Of ComplianceDOCD Development Operations Coordination DocumentsDOE US Department Of EnergyDOI US Department Of InteriorDOL US Department Of LaborDOO Designation Of OperatorDOT US Department Of TransportationDOWRE Downhole ReportdP Delta PressureDP Dewpoint



DP Drill PipeDP Dynamic PositioningDPDV Dynamically Positioned Drilling VesselDPL Dual Propagation LogDPLD Differential Pressure Levitated Device (Or Vehicle)DPO Dynamic Positioning Operator DPP Development And Production PlanDPRES Dual Propagation Resistivity LogDPS Dynamic Positioning SystemDPT Deeper Pool Test, Lahee ClassificationDQLC Dipmeter Quality Control LogDR Dead Reckoning DR Delay RentalDR Drilling ReportDR Dummy Run LogDRI Drift LogDRLCT Drilling ChartDRLOG Drilling LogDRLPR Drilling Proposal/Progress ReportDRPG Drilling Program ReportDRPRS Drilling PressureDRREP Drilling ReportDRYRE Drying ReportDS Deviation Survey, (Also Directional System)DS DrillshipDSC Dangerous Goods, Solid Cargoes And ContainersDSCAN Dsc Analysis ReportDSI Dipole Shear ImagerDSPT Cross Plots LogDSS Decision Support System DST Drill Stem TestDSTG Dstg LogDSTL Drill Stem Test LogDSTND Dual Space Thermal Neutron Density LogDSTPB Drill Stem Test True Vertical Depth Playback LogDSTRE Drill Stem Test ReportDSTSM Drill Stem Test Summary ReportDSTW Drill Stem Test Job Report/WorksDSV Diving Support Vessel DT Day Tortugas Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaDTPB Cnt True Vertical Depth Playback LogDTT Depth To TimeDW Deep WaterDWH Deepwater HorizonDWOP Deepwater Operations PlanDWOP Drilling Well On PaperDWQL Dual Water Quicklook LogDWRRA US Deep Water Royalty Relief ActDWSS Dig Well Seismic Surface LogDWT Deadweight TonsDXC Dxc Pressure Pilot ReportE Young'S Modulus

E&A Exploration And AppraisalE&P Exploration And ProductionE/W East/WestEA Environmental AssessmentEA Environmental AssessmentEAGE European Association Of Geoscientists & EngineersEBITDA Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, And AmortizationEC European Commission ECC Emergency Control CenterECD Equivalent Circulating Density

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ECDIS Electronic Chart Display And Information System ECGD Exports Credits Guarantee DepartmentECHA European Chemicals AgencyECITB Engineering Construction Industry Training BoardECP External Casing PackerECRD Electrically Controlled Release ToolECS Electronic Chart System EDP Emergency Disconnect PackageEDP Exploration Drilling Program ReportEDR Exploration Drilling ReportEDRC Effective Daily Recovery Capacity (Of Oil Skimmers)EDS Emergency Disconnect SequenceEEHA Electrical Equipment In Hazardous AreasEEP Emergency Evacuation PlanEER Emergency Escape And Refuge (System)EERA Escape, Evacuation, And Rescue AnalysisEEZ Exclusive Economic Zone EFH Essential Fish HabitatEFL Electrical Flying LeadEFR Engineering Factual ReportEGMBE Ethylene Glycol Mono Butyl EtherEHT Electric Heat TraceEHV Extra High VoltageEI Eugene Island Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEIA Environmental Impact AssessmentEIA US Energy Information AdministrationEIR Environmental Impact ReportEIS Environmental Impact StatementEL Electric LogEL Exploration LicenceEL The Elbow Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaELT Economic Limit TestEM ElectromagneticEM Emop LogEMF Electro Magnetic FieldsEMG Equivalent Mud GradientEMI Electromagnetic InspectionEMOP Emop Well Site Processing LogEMP Electromagnetic Propagation LogEMT Electrical Metallic Tubing (Conduit)EMW Equivalent Mud WeightEN European Standard EN PI Enhanced Productivity Index LogENC Electronic Navigation Chart ENG Engineering LogENGF Engineer Factual ReportENGPD Engineering Porosity DataEni Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi S.P.A. (Italy)ENJ Enerjet LogEOFL End Of Field LifeEOR Enhanced Oil RecoveryEOS Equation Of StateEOT End Of TubingEOW End Of Well ReportEP Exploration PlanEPA Environmental Protection ActEPA US Environmental Protection AgencyEPCI Engineering, Procurement, Construction, And InstallationEPCU Electrical Power Conditioning UnitEPFS Electronic Position Fixing System EPIDORIS Exploration And Production Integrated Drilling Operations And Reservoir Information SystemEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon



EPT Electromagnetic PropagationER(D) Extended Reach (Drilling)ERA Environmental Risk AssessmentERC Emergency Response And ControlERD Extended Reach DrillingERNS Emergency Response Notification SystemEROEI Energy Returned On Energy InvestedERP Emergency Response PlanERP Enterprise Resource PlanningERT Emergency Response TeamERT Emergency Response TrainingESA US Endangered Species ActESD Electrostatic DischargeESD Emergency Shut DownESP Electric Submersible PumpESP Expected Surface PressureESPcc Expected Surface Pressure For The Completion CaseETA Estimated Time Of Arrival ETA Event Tree AnalysisETAP Eastern Trough Area ProjectETD Estimated Time Of DepartureETO Electro Technical Officer ETSF Electronic Trading Standard Format ETSI European Telecommunications ETTD Electromagnetic Thickness TestETU Electrical Test UnitEU European UnionEUR Estimated Ultimate RecoveryEVARE Evaluation ReportEVI Equipment Verification InspectionEWR End Of Well ReportEWTA Eglin Water Test Area

FAC Factual ReportFACHV Four Arm Calliper LogFANAL Formation Analysis Sheet LogFAT Factory Acceptance TestingFBE Fusion Bonded EpoxyFBHP Flowing Bottomhole Pressure.FC Float CollarFCC Fully Cellular Containership FCF Fishermen'S Contingency FundFCO Financed, Constructed And Operated FCO Foreign And Commonwealth OfficeFCP Final Circulating PressureFCVE F Curve LogFDC Formation Density LogFDP Field Development PlanningFDS Functional Design SpecificationFEED Front End Engineering And DesignFEL From East LineFER Field Equipment RoomFERC US Federal Energy Regulatory CommissionFEWD Formation Evaluation While DrillingFFAC Formation Factor LogFFM Full Field ModelFG Fracture GradientFGEOL Final Geological ReportFH Full Hole Tool JointFI Final InspectionFI(M) Free Issue (Materials)FID Final Investment DecisionFINST Final Stratigraphic Report

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FINTP Formation InterpretationFIP Flow Induced PulsationFIR Failure Investigation ReportsFIT Fairing Intervention ToolFIT Fluid Identification TestFIT Formation Integrity TestFIT Formation Integrity TestFIT Formation Interval TesterFIV Flow Induced VibrationFIV Formation Isolation ValveFLAP Fluid Level Above PumpFLET Flowline End TerminationFLIV Flowline Isolation ValveFLMPI Full Length Magnetic Particle InspectionFLMT Flowline Manifold TerminationFLOPR Flow Profile ReportFLOT Flying Lead Orientation ToolFLOW Flow And Buildup Test ReportFLRA Field Level Risk AssessmentFLS Fluid SampleFLT Fault (Geology)FLUT Full Length Ultrasonic InspectionFM FlowmeterFMA Finnish Maritime AdministrationFMEA Failure Modes And Effects AnalysisFMECA Failure Modes, Effects, And Criticality AnalysisFMI Formation Micro Imaging LogFMP Facility Measurement PointFMP Formation Microscan ReportFMS Formation Multi Scan Log; Formation Micro Scan LogFNL From North LineFNOS Final Notice Of SaleFO Fuel Oil FOET Further Offshore Emergency TrainingFOIP Freedom Of Information And Protection Of Privacy ActFONSI Findings Of No Significant ImpactFOSC Federal On Scene CoordinatorFOSV Full Opening Safety ValveFP Frac PackFPDM Fracture Potential And Domain Modelling/MappingFPF Floating Production FacilityFPIT Free Point Indicator ToolFPL Flow Analysis LogFPLAN Field Plan LogFPS Floating Production SystemFPSO Floating Production Storage And Offloading SystemFPU Floating Processing UnitFR Full RequirementsFR US Federal RegisterFRA Fracture LogFRARE Fracture ReportFRES Final Reserve ReportFRSB Fast Response Spill BoatFRU Fast Response UnitsFS Fail SafeFSA Formal Safety Assessment FSB Flowline Support BaseFSI Flawless Start Up InitiativeFSL From South LineFSO Floating Storage Offloading VesselFSRU Floating Storage And Regasification UnitFT Flow TransmitterFt Foot (Feet)



FT Formation Tester LogFTA Fault Tree AnalysisFTC US Federal Trade CommissionFTM Fire Team MemberFTP Flowing Tubing PlugFTP Flowing Tubing PressureFTRE Formation Testing ReportFULDI Full Diameter Study ReportFV Funnel Viscosity Or Float ValveFVF Formation Volume FactorFWHP Flowing Wellhead PressureFWKO Free Water Knock OutFWL Free Water LevelFWL From West LineFWR Final Well ReportFWV Flow Wing Valve

G&G Geology And GeophysicsG/C Gas CondensateG/L Gas/LiquidGA General Arrangement (Of Offshore Equipment)Gal GallonGAPP Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesGAS Gas LogGASAN Gas Analysis ReportGBS Gravity Based StructureGBT Gravity Base TankGC Gas ChromatographyGC/MS Gas Chromatography/Mass SpectrometryGCAT Government Compliance Action TeamGCLOG Graphic Core LogGDAT Geodetic DatumGDIP Geodip LogGDP Gross Domestic ProductGDT Gas Down ToGE Condensate Gas EquivalentGE Ground ElevationGEOCH Geochemical EvaluationGEODY Geo Dys LogGEOEV Geochemical Evaluation ReportGEOFO Geological & Formation Evaluation ReportGEOL Geological Surveillance LogGEOP Geophone Data LogGEOPN Geological Well Prognosis ReportGEOPR Geological Operations Progress ReportGEORE Geological ReportGFCI Ground Fault Circuit InterrupterGGRG Gauge RingGHG Greenhouse GasGIIP Gas Initially In PlaceGIS Geographic Information SystemGJ GigajouleGL Gas LiftGL Germanischer Lloyd GL Ground LevelGLM Gas Lift MandrelGlonass Global Navigation Satellite System GLR Gas Liquid RatioGLV Gas Lift ValveGMDSS Global Maritime Distress And Safety System GMT Greenwich Mean Time GNOME General NOAA Oil Modeling EnvironmentGOC Gas Oil Contact

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GOC General Operators' CertificateGOM Gulf Of MexicoGOMR Gulf Of Mexico RegionGOP Geological Operations ReportGOR Gas Oil RatioGOSP Gas Oil Separation PlantGP Gravel PackGPIT Inclinometry Tool LogGPLT Geol Plot LogGPRA The US Government Performance And Results ActGPS Global Positioning System GPSL Geo Pressure LogGR Gamma RayGR Ground LevelGRAD Gradiometer LogGRC Galvanized Rigid ConduitGRE Ground ElevationGRLOG GraphologGRN Gamma Ray Neutron LogGRP Glass Reinforced PlasticGRSVY Gradient Survey LogGRV Gross Rock VolumeGS Gas SupplierGS Gel StrengthGT Gross Tonnage GT&C General Terms And ConditionsGTL Gas To LiquidsGTW Gas To WireGUI Graphical User InterfaceGUN Gun Set LogGW GigawattGWC Gas Water ContactGwh Gigawatt Hour GWI Gross Working InterestGWREP Geo Well Report

H2S Hydrogen SulfideHA Hazard AnalysisHAPs Hazardous Air PollutantsHARP Hot Spots Analysis And Reporting ProgramHARP Hydrocarbons Additional Recovery ProgramHAZ Heat Affected ZoneHAZCOM Hazard CommunicationsHAZID Hazard IdentificationHAZMAT Hazardous Materials Response Division Of NoaaHAZOP Hazard And Operability (Analysis)HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency ResponseHBL Hydrostatic Balanced Loading HC HydrocarbonsHCA High Consequence AreasHCA Host Control AreaHCCS Horizontal Clamp Connection SystemHCM Horizontal Connection ModuleHCRF Hydrographic Chart Raster Format HDA Helideck AssistantHDT High Resolution Dipmeter LogHEA Habitat Equivalency AnalysisHeavy oil Crude Oil With Api Gravity Of 20 Or LessHEC HydroxyethylcelluloseHEP Habitat Evaluation ProcedureHES Health, Environment, And SafetyHEXT Hex DiplogHFE Human Factors Engineering

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HFL Hydraulic Flying LeadHGE Harmonization Group On Ecdis HGS High (Specific )Gravity SolidsHHI Hirschman Herfindahl IndexHHP High Holding Power (Anchors) HHP Hydraulic HorsepowerHIPPS High Integrity Pressure Protection SystemHISC Hydrogen Induced Stress CrackingHKSR Hong Kong Shipping RegisterHL Hook LoadHLID Hydrocarbon Leak And Ignition DatabaseHLO Heavy Load Out (Facility)HLO Helicopter Landing OfficerHmax Maximum Wave HeightHO Hydrographic OfficeHP High Pressure HP HorsepowerHP Hydrostatic PressureHP/IP High Pressure And/Or Intermediate PressureHPGAG High Pressure GaugeHPHT High Pressure, High TemperatureHPU Hydraulic Power UnitHPWBM High Performance Water Base MudHQI Habitat Quality IndexHs Significant Wave HeightHSC Health & Safety CommissionHSE Health, Safety And EnvironmentHSWA Health And Safety At Work Act HT High TemperatureHTHP High Temperature, High PressureHTM Heideck Team MemberHUD Hold Up DepthHUET Helicopter Underwater Escape TrainingHVDC High Voltage Direct CurrentHVI High Viscosity IndexHWDP Heavy Weight Drill PipeHYPJ HyperjetHYROP Hydrophone LogHz Hertz (Cycles Per Second)

I3P Independent Third PartyIACS International Association Of Classification Societies IADC International Association Of Drilling ContractorsIAIN International Association Of Institutes Of Navigation IALA International Association Of Lighthouse Authorities IAPH International Association Of Ports And Harbors IASST International Association For Sea Survival TrainingIBC Intermediate Bulk ContainerIBCS Integrated Bridge Control System IBIA International Bunker Industry AssociationIBOP Inside Blowout PreventerIC Incident CommanderIC Information CollectionICAB International Cargo Advisory Bureau ICAP Installed CapacityICD Inflow Control DeviceICE Intercontinental ExchangeICHCA International Cargo Handling Coordination Association ICoTA Intervention And Coiled Tubing AssociationICP Intermediate Casing PointICS Incident Command SystemICS Institute Of Chartered ShipbrokersICS International Chamber Of Shipping

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ICSU Integrated Commissioning And Start UpICV Integrated Cement VolumeICV Interval Control ValveID Inner DiameterIDC Intangible Drilling CostsIDLH Immediately Dangerous To Life Or HealthIEA International Energy AgencyIEEE Institute Of Electrical And Electronics EngineersIEL Induction Electrical LogIEP Initial Exploration PlanIEP/DOCD IEP and Development Operations Coordination DocumentsIER Incremental Energy RateIF Internal Flush Tool JointIFO Intermediate Fuel OilIFSMA International Federation Of Ship Masters' AssociationsIFTPA International Forest Product Transport Association IGO Inter Governmental Organization IGS Inert Gas System IGU International Gas UnionIHB International Hydrographic Bureau IHMA International Harbor Masters' Association IHO International Hydrographic Organization IHR Incremental Heat RateIHV Integrated Hole VolumeIICL Institute Of International Container Lessors IIMS International Institute Of Marine Surveyors IIRT Initial Incident Response TeamIJC International Joint CommissionIJL Injection LogIL Induction LogILI In Line InspectionILO International Labor Organization ILOGS Image LogsILTA International Liquid Terminals AssociationIMAG Image Analysis ReportIMarE Institute Of Marine Engineers IMB International Maritime BureauIMCA International Marine Contractors AssociationIMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods CodeIMF International Monetary FundIMLA International Maritime Lecturers Association IMO International Maritime OrganizationIMPA International Marine Purchasing Association IMPA International Maritime Pilots' Association IMT Intermediate Metal Conduitin InchINC Incident Of Non ComplianceINCRE Incline ReportINDWE Individual Well Record ReportINGAA Interstate Natural Gas Association Of AmericaINJEC Injection Falloff LogInmarsat International Marine Satellite Organization INSUR Inrun Survey ReportIntercargo International Association Fo Dry Cargo Ship Owners INTERTANKO International Association Of Independent Tanker OwnersINVES Investigative Program ReportIOC Independent Oil CompanyIOC International Oil CompanyIOLT Institute Of Logistics And Transport IOPC International Oil Pollution Fund IOR Improved Oil RecoveryIP Intellectual PropertyIP Intermediate Pressure



IP Internet ProtocolIPAA Independent Petroleum Association Of AmericaIPC Installed Production CapacityIPE International Petroleum ExchangeIPF Impact Producing FactorsIPO Initial Public OfferingIPPC Integrated Pollution Prevention And ControlIPR Inflow Performance RelationshipIR Inland RevenueIR Inspection ReportIR Interpretation ReportIRC Inspection Release CertificateIRS Indian Register Of ShippingISDP Integrated Ship Design And Production ISF International Shipping Federation ISGOTT International Safety Guide For Oil Tankers And TerminalsISM IMO'S International Safety Management (Code)ISMA International Ship Managers' Association ISO International Standards Organization ISSA International Ship Supplies Association ISU International Salvage Union ITB Invitation to BidITF International Transport Workers Federation ITL Industry Leadership Team (Part Of Pilot)ITOPF International Tanker Owners Pollution FederationITP Inspection And Test PlanITS Influx To SurfaceITT Invitation To TenderIUA International Underwriting Association IUR Inventory Update ReportingIWCF International Well Control FederationIWCF International Well Control ForumIWCF certification IWCF Blowout Prevention & Well Control CertificationIWOCS Installation/Workover Control System

J&A Junked And AbandonedJAS Joint Association Survey JB Junk BasketJHA Job Hazard AnalysisJIP Joint Industry ProjectJIT Just In TimeJITF Joint Industry Task ForceJNCC Joint Nature Conservation CommitteeJOA Joint Operating AgreementJRP Joint Review PanelJSA Job Safety AnalysisJT Joule Thomson (Effect/Valve/Separator)JU Jack Up Drilling RigJU JackupJV Joint VentureJVP Joint Venture Partners/Participants

KB Kelly BushingKBE Kelly Bushing ElevationKBG Kelly Bushing Height Above Ground LevelKD Kelly Downkh Permeability Thickness (K Permeability, H Height)kHz Thousand Hertz (Cycles Per Second)KOP Kick Off PlugKOP Kick Off Point Directional DrillingKOP Kickoff PointKPI Key Performance Indicatorkpsi Thousand Pounds Per Square Inch

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KR (or KRS) Korean Register Of ShippingKRP Kill Rate PressureKV KilovoltKVA Kilovolt AmpereKVNR Dutch Register Of ShippingKw KilowattKWH Kilowatt Hour

LACT Lease Automatic Custody TransferLAH LookaheadLAOT Linear Activation Override ToolLARS Launch & Recovery SystemLat LatitudeLAT Lowest Astronomical Tidelbf Pounds Forcelbm Pounds MassLBP Length Between Perpendiculars LBS Lifeboat Stations LCB Longitudinal Centre Of Buoyancy LCD Liquid Crystal Display LCF Longitudinal Centre Of Flotation LCL Lethal Dose (Low)LCM Lost Circulation MaterialLCV Level Control ValveLD Lay Down (Tubing, Rods, Etc.)LD50 Median Lethal DoseLDT Light Displacement Tonnage, Lost During Trans Shipment LEAKL Leak Detection LogLED Light Emitting Diode LEEA Lifting Equipment Engineers AssociationLEL Lower Explosive Limit LEM Lower Explosive Mixture LEO Low Earth Orbit (Satellite Configuration) LFL Lower Flammable LimitLGR Liquid Gas RatioLGS Low (Specific )Gravity SolidsLIBOR London Interbank Offered RateLIFT Licence Information For TradingLINCO Liner And Completion Progress ReportLIOG Lithography LogLIT Lead Impression ToolLKO Lowest Known OilLL LaterologLMAP Location MapLMRP Lower Marine Riser PackageLMT Local Mean Time LMV Lower Master ValveLN LandLNG Liquefied Natural GasLO Lubricating Oil LOA Length Over All LOA Letter Of Authorisation/AgreementLOC Letter Of Credit, Letter Of ComplianceLODF Line Outage Distribution FactorLOE Lease Operating ExpensesLOGGN Logging Whilst DrillingLOGGS Lincolnshire Offshore Gas Gathering SystemLOGIC Leading Oil And Gas Industry CompetitivenessLOGRS Log Restoration ReportLOGSM Log SampleLOL Limitation Of Owner'S LiabilityLOLE Loss Of Load ExpectationLOLER Lifting Operations And Lifting Equipment Regulations

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LOP Line Of Position LOPA Layers Of Protection AnalysisLOR Letter Of Readiness LOS Law Of The Sea LOS Line Of SightLOT Leak Off TestLOT Linear Override ToolLOT Lock Open ToolLOTO Lock Out Tag OutLP Limited PartnershipLP Liquid PetroleumLP Low PressureLPC London Processing Centre LPG Liquefied Petroleum GasLPH Litres Per HourLPWHH Low Pressure Well Head HousingLQ Living QuartersLR Lloyd'S RegisterLRDP Long Range Development PlanLRP Lower Riser PackageLSA Life Saving AppliancesLSBGR Long Spacing Bhc Gr LogLSD Land Surface DatumLSFO Loss Sulfur Fuel OilLSH Level Safety High (Sensor)LSL Level Safety Low (Sensor)LSSON Long Spacing Sonic LogLST Local Standard Time LT Linear Time Or Lag TimeLTI(FR) Lost Time Incident (Frequency Rate)LUMI Luminescence LogLVEL Linear Velocity LogLVI Low Viscosity Index LVOT Linear Valve Override ToolLW Low WaterLWD Logging While DrillingLWL Length On Water LineLWOP Logging Well On PaperLWR Lazy Wave Catenary Riserm Metre

M&R Measurement And RegulationM/V Mobile VesselMAASP Maximum Acceptable [Or Allowable] Annular Surface PressureMAC Multipole Acoustic LogMACL Multiarm Caliper LogMAGST Magnetostratigraphic ReportMAOP Maximum Allowable Operating PressureMARA MaralogMarisat Maritime Satellite System MARPOL International Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From ShipsMARSEC Maritime SecurityMASP Maximum Allowable Surface PressureMASP Maximum Anticipated Surface PressureMASPcc Maximum Anticipated Surface Pressure For The Completion CaseMAWOP Maximum Allowable Wellhead Operating PressureMAWP Maximum Actual Working PressureMAWP Maximum Allowable Working PressureMAWP Maximum Allowable Working PressureMbbls Thousand BarrelsMbbls/d Thousand Barrels Per DayMbd Thousand Barrels (Of Oil) Per DayMbod Thousand Barrels Of Oil Per Day

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Mboe Thousand Barrels Of Oil EquivalentMboe/d Thousand Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per DayMBRO Multi Bore Restriction OrificesMBT Methylene Blue TestMCA Marine Coastguard AgencyMCC Master Control CenterMCC Molded Case Circuit BreakerMCD Mechanical Completion DossierMCE Maximum Credible EarthquakesMcf Thousand Cubic Feet (Of Gas)MCFD Thousand Cubic Feet Per DayMcfe Thousand Cubic Feet Of Natural Gas EquivalentMCFPD One Thousand Cubic Feet Of Gas Per DayMCHE Main Cryogenic Heat ExchangerMCM Manifold Choke ModuleMCP Manifold Compression PlatformMCS Manifold & Connection SystemMCS Master Control StationMD Measured DepthMD Measurements/Drilling LogmD Millidarcy, Measure Of Permeability, With Units Of AreaMDEA Methyl Diethanolamine (Amdea)MDL Methane Drainage LicenceMDO Marine Diesel Oil MDSS Measured Depth Sub SeaMDT Modular Formation Dynamic TesterMEA MonoethanolamineMEG Mono Ethylene GlycolMEM Mechanical Earth ModelMEO Medium Earth Orbit (For Satellite Configuration) MEPC Marine Environment Protection CommitteeMEPRL Mechanical Properties LogMERCR Mercury Injection Study ReportMERG Merge Fdc/Cnl/Gamma Ray/Dual Laterolog/Micro Sfl LogMERSAR Merchant Ship Search And Rescue Manual MEST Mest LogMF Marsh Funnel (Mud Viscosity)MFCT Multifinger Calliper ToolMgd Million Gallons Per DayMGL MagnelogMGN Marine Guidance Note MGO Marine Gas Oil Mgy Million Gallons Per YearMH Methane Hydrate (Methane Clathrate, Or Fire Ice)MHA Major Hazards AnalysisMI Matagorda Island Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaMI Mechanical IntegrityMI Mineral InterestMIFR Mini Frac LogMINL MinilogMIPAL Micropalaeo LogMIRU Move In And Rig UpMIS Management Information System MIST Minimum Industry Safety TrainingMIYP Maximum Internal Yield PressureMJ MegajoulemKB Meters Below Kelly BushingML Microlog, Or Mud LogML MultilateralMLF Marine Loading FacilityMLH Mud Liner HangerMLL MicrolaterologMLLW Mean Lower Low Water



MM Million MM Mitigation MeasureMMbbl(s) Million Barrels MMbd Million Barrels Per DayMMbod Million Barrels Of Oil Per DayMMboe Million Barrels Of Oil EquivalentMmboepd Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per DaymmBtu Million British Thermal UnitsMMcf Million Cubic Feet (Of Natural Gas)MMcf/d Million Cubic Feet Per DayMMcfd Million Cubic Feet DayMMcfe Million Cubic Feet (Of Natural Gas Equivalent)MMCRP Mitigation Monitoring And Compliance Reporting ProgrammmHg Millimeters Of Mercury (A Unit Of Pressure)MMO Marine Mammal ObserverMMP Mitigation Monitoring ProgramMMPA Marine Mammals Protection ActMMPA US Marine Mammal Protection ActMMS Minerals Management ServiceMMscf Million Standard Cubic Feetmmscfd Million Standard Cubic Feet Per Daymmstb Million Stock BarrelsMMTPA Millions Of Metric Tonnes Per AnnumMNI Member Of The Nautical Institute MNP Merge And Playback LogMO Mobile MOC Management Of ChangeMODU Mobile Offshore Drilling UnitMOF Marine Offloading FacilityMOP Mobile Offshore Production MOPU Mobile Offshore Production UnitMOT Materials/Marine Offloading TerminalMOTEMS Marine Oil Terminal Engineering And Maintenance StandardsMOU Memorandum Of UnderstandingMOU Mobile Offshore UnitMP Main Pass Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaMPA Micropalaeo Analysis ReportMPD Managed Pressure DrillingMpd Thousand Barrels Per DayMPFM Multiphase FlowmeterMPK Merged Playback LogMPN Most Probable NumberMPP Multiphase PumpMPQT Manufacturing Procedure Qualification TestMPS Manufacturing Procedure SpecificationMPV Multi Purpose VesselMQ Marqesas Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaMQC Multi Quick Connection PlateMR Marine Riser, (Morning Report)MRCC Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre MRCV Multi Reverse Circulating ValveMRIRE Magnetic Resonance Image ReportMRR Material Receipt ReportMS Mass SpectrometryMSA Master Service AgreementMSC Management System CoordinatorMSC Marine Safety CommitteeMSC Master Services ContractMscf Thousand Standard Cubic FeetMSCT Msct Gamma Ray LogMSDS Material Safety Data SheetsMSFL Micro Sfl LogMSI Mechanical And Structural Inspection



MSIPC Multi Stage Inflatable Packer CollarMSL Mean Sea LevelMSL Micro Spherical LogMSP Maximum Source PressureMSRC Marine Spill Response CorporationMSS Magnetic Single ShotMST Mst Exp Resistivity LogMT MagnetotelluricsMT Metric TonsMTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl EtherMTLP Mini Tension Leg PlatformMTR Material Test ReportsMTSRU Maritime Transportation System Recovery UnitMTT Mtt Multi Isotope Trace ToolMTTF Mean Time To FailureMU Mustang Island Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaMUD Mud LogMUDT Mud Temperature LogMuSol Mutual SolventMUX Make Up Crossover [Crossover X]MVA Megavolt AmperesMVB Master Valve Block On Xmas TreeMW Megawatts MW Mud WeightMWA Military Warning AreaMWCC Marine Well Containment Co.MWD Measurement While DrillingMWDRE Measurement While Drilling ReportMWS Marine Warranty SurveyN Newton

N/S North/SouthN02 Nitrogen DioxideN0X Nitrogen OxidesNAAQS National Ambient Air Quality StandardsNACE National Association Of Corrosion EngineersNAFTA North American Free Trade AgreementNAPF Non Aqueous Phase FluidNAVIG Navigational LogNAVTEX Navigational And Meteorological Warning Broadcast Service NB Nominal BoreNCOB No Cargo On Board NCP US National Oil And Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency PlanNCR Nonconformance ReportNDE Non Destructive ExaminationNDT Nondestructive TestingNE NortheastNEB National Energy BoardNEPA US National Environmental Policy ActNEUT Neutron LogNFI No Further InvestmentNFTZ Non Free Trade Zone NFW New Field Wildcat, Lahee ClassificationNG Natural GasNGDC National Geoscience Data Centre (United Kingdom)NGH Natural Gas Hydrate (Methane Clathrate, Or Fire Ice)NGL Natural Gas LiquidsNGLQT Ngt Ql LogNGO Non Governmental OrganisationNGPL Natural Gas PipelineNGR Natural Gamma RayNGRC National Geological Records Centre (United Kingdom)NGS Ngs Log

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NGSS Ngs Spectro LogNGT Ngt LogNGTLD Ngt Ldt Ql LogNGTR Ngt Ratio LogNHDA National Hydrocarbons Data Archive (United Kingdom)NHPV Net Hydrocarbon Pore VolumeNI The Nautical Institute NIHQ Nautical Institute Headquarters, LondonNIOSH National Institute For Occupational SafetyNITC Normal Incremental Transfer CapabilityNK or NKK (or ClassNK) Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Japan'S Ship Classification Society)NM Nautical Mile NMEA National Marine Electronics Association NMFS National Marine Fisheries Services (Noaa Fisheries)NMHC Non Methane HydrocarbonsNMR Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceNMVOC Non Methane Volatile Organic CompoundsNNR National Nature Reserve NNS Northern North SeaNO Nitric OxideNOAA National Oceanic And Atmospheric AdministrationNOC National Oil CompanyNOD Notice Of DeterminationNOGEPA Netherlands Oil And Gas Exploration And Production AssociationNOI Notice Of InquiryNOI Notice Of IntentNOIA National Ocean Industries AssociationNOISL Noise LogNOP Notice Of PreparationNOR Notice Of Readiness NORM Naturally Occurring Radioactive MaterialNOW Non Hazardous Oilfield WasteNOX Nitrogen OxidesNP Non Producing Well (As Opposed To P Producing Well)NPD Norwegian Petroleum DirectorateNPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination SystemNPFC US National Pollution Funds CenterNPR Notice Of Proposed RulemakingNPREP National Preparedness For Response Exercise ProgramNPS Nominal Pipe Size (Sometimes Ns)NPSH Net Positive Suction HeadNPT Nonproductive TimeNPV Net Present ValueNPW New Pool Wildcat, Lahee ClassificationNRC National Response CenterNRDA National Resource Damage AssessmentNRI Net Revenue InterestNRT National Response TeamNRV Non Return ValveNSA Norwegian Shipowners' AssociationNSDG North Sea Decommissioning GroupNT Net TonnageNTE Not To ExceedNTHF Non Toxic High FlashNTL Notice To Lessees And OperatorsNTO National Training OrganizationNTP National Toxicology ProgramNTSB US National Transportation Safety BoardNTU Nephelometric Turbidity UnitNUMAR Magnetic Resonance Image LogNUMAST National Union Of Marine, Aviation & Shipping Transport Officers NWI Net Working InterestNWR National Wildlife Refuge



NYMEX New York Mercantile Exchange

O&G Oil And GasO&M Operations And MaintenanceO/B On Board OAPEC Organization Of Arab Petroleum Exporting CountriesOB OverbalancedOBC Ocean Bottom Cable (Seismic Collection)OBCS Ocean Bottom Cable SystemOBDTL Obdt LogOBEVA Obdt Evaluation ReportOBM Oil Based MudOBO Ore/Bulk/Oil Carrier OCA Offshore Contractors AssociationOCIMF Oil Companies International Marine Forum OCL Quality Control LogOCR Optical Character Recognition OCS Outer Continental ShelfOCSLA Outer Continental Shelf Lands ActOCTG Oil Country Tubular GoodsOD Outer DiameterODT Oil Down ToOECD Organization For Economic Co Operation And DevelopmentOEM Original Equipment ManufacturerOEM Original Equipment ManufacturerOES Office Of Emergency ServicesOFST Offset Vertical Seismic ProfileOG Oil And Gas DirectorateOGITF Oil & Gas Industry Task ForceOGML Oil, Gas And Mineral LeaseOGP International Association Of Oil & Gas ProducersOH Open HoleOH Openhole LogOHC Open Hole CompletionOHGP Openhole Gravel PackOIAC Oil Industry Advisory CommitteeOIM Offshore Installation ManagerOIP Oil In PlaceOLF Norwegian Oil Industry AssociationOMB US Office Of Management And BudgetOMBO One Man Bridge Operation OML Oil Mining LeaseOMRL Oriented Micro Resistivity LogONAN Oil Natural Air Natural Cooled TransformerONRR Office Of Natural Resources RevenueOOC Offshore Operators CommitteeOOD Officer Of The Deck OOE Offshore Operation EngineerOOIP Original Oil In PlaceOOT Out Of ToleranceOOW Officer Of The WatchOP Operating ProcedureOPA US Oil Pollution Act Of 1990OPEC Organisation Of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEX Operating ExpenditureOPITO Offshore Petroleum Industry Training OrganizationOPL Operations LogOPPR Oil Pollution Preparedness And Response OPR Office Of Planning And ResearchOPRC International Convention On Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response And Co OperationOPRES Overpressure LogOPS Operations ReportOPS US Office Of Pipeline Safety

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ORICO Oriented Core Data ReportORM Other Regulated Materials (A Dot Materials Classification)ORRI Overriding Royalty InterestOS&D Over, Short & Damage (Report)OSC On Scene CoordinatorOSCP Oil Spill Contingency PlanOSFR Oil Spill Financial ResponsibilityOSHA Occupational Safety And Health AdministrationOSLTF Oil Spill Liability Trust FundOSPR Oil Spill Prevention And ResponseOSRA Oil Spill Risk AssessmentOSRAM Oil Spill Risk Analysis ModelOSRO Oil Spill Response OrganizationOSRP Oil Spill Response PlanOSRV Oil Spill Response VesselOSV Offshore Support Vessel OT A Well On TestOT Off TreeOT OvertimeOTC Offshore Technology ConferenceOTDR Optical Time Domain ReflectometryOTIP Operational Testing Implementation PlanOTJ On The JobOTL Operations Team LeaderOTO Oil Taxation Office (Of The Inland Revenue)OUT Oil Up ToOUT Outpost, Lahee ClassificationOVCH Oversize ChartsOVID Offshore Vessel Inspection DatabaseOVSP Offset Vertical Seismic ProfilingOWC Oil Water ContactOWR Oil/Water RatioP PressureP Producing Well (As Opposed To Np Non Producing)P Wave Compressional Wave

P&A Plug And AbandonP&A Plugged And Abandoned (Of A Well)P&I (or P and I) Protection And Indemnity ClubP&ID Piping And Instrument DiagramsPAC Pacific Ocs RegionPADPRT Pressure Assisted Drillpipe Running ToolPAGA Public Address General AlarmPAH Poly Aromatic HydrocarbonsPAL Palaeo ChartPALYN Palynological Analysis ReportPAM Passive Acoustic MonitoringPanamax Ships Able To Transit, And Allowed Transit, Of The Panama CanalPAR Pre Assembled RackPART Program Assessment Rating ToolPAU Pre Assembled UnitPB St. Petersburg Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaPBD Pason Billing SystemPBDMS Playback Dmsls LogPBR Polished Bore Receptacle (Component Of A Completion String)PBTD Plug Back Total DepthPBU Pressure Build Up (Applies To Integrity Testing On Valves)PCB Poly Chlorinated BiphenylPCCL Perforation Casing Collar Locator LogPCDM Power And Control Distribution ModulePCKR PackerPCOLL Perforation And CollarPCP Progressive Cavity Pump

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PCV Pressure Control ValvePDC Perforation Depth ControlPDC Polycrystalline Diamond Compact (Drillbit)PDG Permanent Downhole GaugePDG/PDHG Permanent Downhole GaugePDKL Pdk LogPDKR Pdk 100 ReportPDM Positive Displacement MotorsPDNP Proved Developed Not ProducingPDP Proved Developed ReservesPDPM Power Distribution Protection ModulePE Professional EngineerPEA Palaeo Environment Study ReportPEDL Petroleum Exploration & Development LicencePEL Permissible Exposure LimitPENL Penetration LogPEP Pep LogPERDC Perforation Depth ControlPERFO Perforation LogPERM PermeabilityPERML Permeability LogPESA Petroleum Equipment Suppliers AssociationPESBG Petroleum Exploration Society Of Great BritainPETA Petrographical Analysis ReportPETD Petrographic Data LogPETLG Petrophysical Evaluation LogPETPM Petrography Permeametry ReportPETRP Petrophysical Evaluation ReportPF PlatformPFC Pfc LogPFD Position Fixing Device, Personal Floatation Device PFD Process Flow DiagramsPFE Plate/Frame Heat ExchangerPFHE Plate Fin Heat ExchangerPFPG Perforation Plug LogPFREC Perforation Record LogPG Pressure Gauge (Report)PGB Permanent Guide BasePGOR Produced Gas Oil RatioPH Phasor LogPHA Process Hazards AnalysisPHASE Phasor Processing LogPhi PorosityPHMSA US Department Of Transportation Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety AdministrationPHOL Photon LogPHYFM Physical Formation LogPI Pressure IndicatorPI Productivity IndexPIANC Permanent International Association Of Navigation Congresses PIC Person In ChargePILOT Ogitf SuccessorPINC Potential Incident Of Non CompliancePINTL Production InterpretationPIP Pipe In PipePIT Pressure Integrity TestPJ PetajoulePL PipelinePL Production LicencePLB Personal Locator Beacon PLC Programmable Logic ControllerPLEM Pipeline End ManifoldPLES Pipeline End StructurePLET Pipeline End Terminations



PLG Plug LogPLS Position Location SystemPLT Production Logging ToolPLTQ Production Logging Tool Quicklook LogPLTRE Production Logging Tool ReportPM Particulate MatterPM Project ManagementPM10 Particulate Matter Less Than 10 Microns In DiameterPM2.5 Particulate Matter Less Than 2.5 Microns In DiameterPMI Positive Material IdentificationPMS Planned Maintenance System PMV Production Master ValvePN North Padre Island Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaPOB Personnel On BoardPOBM Pseudo Oil Based MudPOF Permanent Operations FacilityPON Petroleum Operations NoticePOOH Pull Out Of HolePOOH / POH Pull Out Of HolePOOI Pacific Operators Offshore IncorporatedPOR Density Porosity LogPOSFR Post Fracture ReportPOSTW Post Well Appraisal ReportPOSVCM Pipeline Oil Spill Volume Computer ModelPOSWE Post Well Summary ReportPOV Pressure Operated ValvesPP Dxc Pressure Plot LogPP Pore PressurePP Pump PressurePPA Pounds Of Proppant Addedppb Parts Per Billionppcf Pounds Per Cubic FootPPE Personal Protective EquipmentPPE Preferred Pressure Endppg Pounds Per GallonPPI Post Pipelay InstallationPPI Post Production Inspection/Interventionppm Parts Per MillionPPS Production Packer Settingppt Parts Per Thousandpptf Pounds (Per Square Inch) Per Thousand Feet (Of Depth)PR Pully Ridge Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaPR2 Testing Regime To Api6A Annex FPRA Probabilistic Risk AssessmentPRA Production Reporting & AllocationPRCI Pipeline Research Council International, Inc.PREC Perforation RecordPRESS Pressure ReportPROD Production LogPROTE Production Test ReportPROX Proximity LogPRS Polish Register Of ShippingPRSRE Pressure Gauge ReportPRT Petroleum Revenue TaxPS South Padre Island Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaPSA Production Sharing AgreementPSAC Petroleum Services Association Of CanadaPSANA Pressure AnalysisPSC Port State Control PSC Production Sharing ContractPSD Planned Shut DownPSD Prevention Of Significant DeteriorationPSE Pressure Safety Element



PSH Pressure Safety High (Sensor)PSHL Pressure Safety High/Lowpsi Pounds Per Square Inchpsia Pounds Per Square Inch (Absolute)psig Pounds Per Square Inch (Gauge)PSL Pressure Safety LowPSL Product Specification LevelPSL Product/Service LinePSLOG Pressure LogPSM Process Safety ManagementPSO Protected Species ObserverPSP Pseudostatic Spontaneous PotentialPSPL Psp Leak Detection LogPSQ Plug Squeeze LogPSR Pipe Slip RamPSR Pre Startup ReviewPST Pst LogPSV Pipe Supply VesselPSV Pressure Safety ValvePSVAL Pressure Evaluation LogPTA/S Pipeline Termination Assembly/StructurePTO Permit To OperatePTSET Production Test SetterPTTC Petroleum Technology Transfer Council, United StatesPTW Permit To WorkPU Pick Up (Tubing, Rods, Power Swivel, Etc.)PUD Proved Undeveloped ReservesPUN Puncher LogPUR Plant Upset ReportPUWER Provision And Use Of Work Equipment RegulationsPV Plastic ViscosityPV Pore VolumePV Pressure/VacuumPVC Polyvinyl ChloridePVC Pressure Control ValvePVSV Pressure Vacuum Safety ValvesPVT Pressure Volume TemperaturePVTRE Pressure Volume Temperature ReportPW Produced WaterPWB Production Wing Block (Xt)PWHT Post Weld Heat TreatPWRI Produced Water Re InjectionPWV Production Wing Valve

QA Quality AssuranceQA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality ControlQAE Quality Assurance EngineerQC Quality ControlQCR Quality Control ReportQF Qualifying FacilityQHSE Quality, Health, Safety, And EnvironmentalQI Qualified IndividualQL Quicklook LogQR Quality RankingQRA Quantitative Risk AssessmentQUAD Quadrillion Btus

R&D Records And DocumentationR&D Research And DevelopmentR&R Roles And ResponsibilitiesRAC Ratio CurvesRACI Responsible / Accountable / Consulted / InformedRAM Reliability, Availability, And Maintainability

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RAWS Raw Stacks Vsp LogRBP Retrievable Bridge PlugRCA Root Cause AnalysisRCC Rescue Coordination Centre RCCD Reverse Circulation Centre DischargeRCD Rotating Control DeviceRCDS Raster Chart Display Systems RCI Reservoir Characterization InstrumentRCKST Rig CheckshotRCL Retainer Correlation LogRCM Reliability Centred MaintenanceRCR Remote Component Replacement (Tool)RCRA US Resource Conservation And Recovery ActRCU Remote Control UnitRDF Radio Direction Finder RE Pe Re Perforation ReportRE Reservoir EngineerREACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, And Restriction Of ChemicalsREL Recommended Exposure LimitRENC Regional Electronic Navigational Chart Coordinating Centre REOR Reorientation LogRESAN Reservoir AnalysisRESEV Reservoir EvaluationRESFL Reservoir FluidRESI Resistivity LogRESL Reservoir LogRESOI Residual OilREWL Reservoir EvaluationWirelineREZ Renewable Energy Zone (United Kingdom)RF Radio Frequency RF Range FinderRF Recovery FactorRFI Request For InterestRFI Requests For InspectionRFID Radio Frequency IdentificationRFLNG Ready For Liquefied Natural GasRFMTS Repeat Formation TesterRFSU Ready For Start UpRFT Repeat Formation TesterRFTRE Repeat Formation Tester ReportRFTS Repeat Formation Tester SampleRI Royalty InterestRIGMO Rig MoveRIH Run In HoleRIK Replacement In KindRINA Royal Institution Of Naval ArchitectsRIR Recordable Incident RateRITT Riser Insertion Tube (Tool)RK Rankin Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaRKB Rotary Kelly BushingsRLOF Rock Load Out FacilityRMC Rigid Metal ConduitRMLC Request For Mineral Land ClearanceRMP Reservoir Management PlanRMS Ratcheting Mule ShoeRMT National Union Of Rail, Maritime And Transport Workers RN Release NotesRNC Raster Navigational ChartRNR Romanian Maritime Register Of ShippingRNT Rnt LogRo Ro Roll On/Roll Off ROA Return Of AssetsROB Remain On Board (Cargo, Bunkers)



ROC Reactive Organic CompoundsROCT Rotary Coring ToolROE Return Of EquityROFR Right Of First RefusalROG Reactive Organic GasesROI Return On InvestmentROP Rate Of Penetration; Rate Of PerforationROSF Rincon Onshore Separation FacilityROT Remote Operated ToolROV Remotely Operated VehicleROV/WROV Remotely Operated Vehicle/Workclass ROVROW Right Of WayROWS Remote Operator WorkstationROZ Recoverable Oil ZoneRP Recommended PracticeRPCM Ring Pair Corrosion MonitoringRPD Revised Application For Permit To DrillRPM Revised Application For Permit To ModifyRPM Revolutions Per Minute RQ Reportable QuantityRROCK Routine Rock Properties ReportRRT Regional Response TeamRS Russian Maritime Register Of ShippingRSFO Regional Supervisor, Office Of Field Operations, For BseeRSS Rig Site SurveyRSS Rotary Steerable SystemsRST Reservoir Saturation Tool (Schlumberger) LogRSTC Rig Safety Training CoordinatorRT Real TimeRT Regular TimeRT Rotary TableRT (or R/T) Radio TelegraphRTCM Radio Technical Commission For Maritime Services RTTS Retrievable Test Treat Squeeze (Packer)RTU Remote Terminal UnitRUE Right Of Use And EasementRVP Reid Vapor PressureRWD Reaming While DrillingRWQCB Regional Water Quality Control BoardS Wave Shear Wave

S&P Standard & PoorsSA Socit Anonyme, Sociedad AnnimaSaaS Software As A ServiceSABA Supplied Air Breathing ApparatusSAC Special Area Of Conservation SAFE Safety Analysis Function Evaluation (Charts)SAFE Safety Award For ExcellenceSAGD Steam Assisted Gravity DrainageSAGE Scottish Area Gas EvacuationSALM Single Anchor Leg MooringSAM Subsea Accumulator ModuleSAML Sample LogSAMTK Sample Taker LogSANDA Sandstone Analysis LogSAR Search And Rescue SARA Superfund Amendments And Reauthorization ActSART Search And Rescue Radar Transponder SAS Safety At Sea SAT Sat LogSAT Site Acceptance TestSB Sit Bo LogSBF Synthetic Base Fluid

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SBM Synthetic Based MudSBT Segmented Bond ToolSC Seismic CalibrationSCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (System)SCAL Special Core AnalysisSCAP Scallops LogSCBA Self Contained Breathing ApparatusSCDES Sidewall Core DescriptionSCE Safety Critical Equipmentscf Standard Cubic Feet (Of Natural Gas)SCHLL Schlumberger Log Also Schlo, SchluSCM(MB) Subsea Control Module (Mounting Base)SCO Standard Cost ObligationSCO Synthetic Crude OilSCOPIC Special Compensation P&I Clause SCOTUS Supreme Court Of The United StatesSCP Sustained Casing PressureSCR Spot Check ReportSCR Steel Catenary RiserSCR Special Casualty Representative (P&I) SCRS Sidewall CoresSCSSV Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety ValveSCUBA Self Contained Underwater Breathing ApparatusSD Dynamic Positioning SemisubmersibleSD Sonic DensitySDFD Shut Down For DaySDFN Shut Down For NightSDIC Sonic Dual InductionSDL Supplier Document ListSDM/U Subsea Distribution Module/UnitSDPBH Sdp Bottom Hole Pressure ReportSDT Step Draw Down Test (Sometimes Sddt)SDU/M Subsea Distribution Unit/ModuleSDV Shutdown ValveSDW Summer Dead Weight SEA Site Specific Environmental AssessmentSEA Special End AreaSEA Strategic Environmental Assessment (United Kingdom)SEAL Shearwater Elgin Area LineSEC US Securities And Exchange CommissionSECGU Section Gauge LogSEDHI Sedimentary HistorySEDIM SedimentologySEDL Sedimentology LogSEDRE Sedimentology ReportSEG Society Of Exploration GeophysicistsSEIR Supplemental Environmental Impact ReportSEIS Supplemental Environmental Impact StatementSEM Subsea Electronics ModuleSEMI SemisubmersibleSemi (or Semi Sub) Semi Submersible Drilling RigSEMP Safety And Environmental Management PlanSEMS Safety And Environmental Management System PolicySENC System Electronic Navigational Chart SEPAR Separator Sampling ReportSEQSU Sequential SurveySES Satellite Earth Station SES Seafarers' Education Service SFEIS Supplemental Final Environmental Impact StatementSFL Steel Flying LeadSFV Straight Fixed VariableSG Static GradientSGS Steel Gravity Substructure



SGSI Shell Global Solutions InternationalSGUN Squeeze GunSHA Sensor Harness AssemblySHARP Sustainable Hydrocarbons Additional Recovery ProgrammeSHDT Stratigraphic High Resolution Dipmeter ToolSHL Surface Hole LocationSHO Stab And Hinge OverSHOCK Shcok LogSHOWL Show LogSI Shut InSI/TA Shut In/Temporarily AbandonedSIC Standard Industrial ClassificationSICP Shut In Casing PressureSIDPP Shut In Drill Pipe PressureSIDSM Sidewall SampleSIGTTO Society Of International Gas Tanker And Terminal OperatorsSIMCON Simultaneous ConstructionSIMOPS Simultaneous OperationsSIP Shut In PressureSIPES Society Of Independent Professional Earth Scientists, United StatesSIRE Ship'S Inspection ReportSIS Safety Instrumented SystemsSIT System Integration Test Fr Sit Field Representation SitSITHP Shut In Tubing Hanger/Head Pressure (Another Term For Cithp)SITP Shut In Tubing PressureSITT Single Tt LogSIWHP Shut In Well Head PressureSjofartsverket Swedish Register Of Shipping, Swedish Maritime AdministrationSKPLT Stick Plot LogSL Seismic LinesSLCO Saudi Light Crude Oil (Benchmark Crude)SLS Sls Gr LogSLT Slt Gr LogSM South Marsh Island Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSMA Small AmountSMarT Support For Maritime Training SchemeSMB Santa Maria BasinSMC Safety Management CertificateSME Small And Medium Sized EnterprisesSME Subject Matter ExpertSMEs Small And Medium Sized EnterprisesSMI South Marsh Island Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSMLS Seamless PipemppSMO Suction ModuleSMPC Subsea Multiphase PumpSMS Safety Management SystemsSN Seat NippleSNAM Societ Nazionale Metanodotti Now Snam S.P.A. (Italy)SNG Synthetic Natural Gas SNIP Scotland Northern Ireland PipelineSNP Sidewall Neutron PorositySNS Southern North SeaSO Oil SaturationSO2 Sulfur DioxideSO3 Oxides Of SulfurSOBM Synthetic Oil Based MudSOC Statement Of Overriding ConsiderationSOLAS International Convention For Safety Of Life At SeaSONCB Sonic Calibration LogSONRE Sonic Calibration ReportSONS Spills Of National SignificanceSONWR Sonic Waveform ReportSONWV Sonic Waveform Log



SOO Suspension Of OperationSOP Standard Operating ProcedureSOP Suspension Of ProductionSOPEP Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan SOSC State On Scene CoordinatorSOSREP Secretary Of State'S Representative For Marine Salvage And Intervention Sour Oil/Gas With High Sulfur ContentSOW Statements Of WorkSOW _ Slip On WellheadSP Shot Point (Geophysics)SP South Pass Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSP Spontaneous Potential (Well Log)SPA Special Protection Area SPAR Floating Production SystemSPBM Single Point Buoy Mooring SystemSPCAN Special Core AnalysisSPCC Spill Prevention Control And CountermeasuresSPCCP Spill Prevention Control And Countermeasure PlanSPCP Spill Prevention And Cleanup PlanSPE Society Of Petroleum EngineersSPEAN Spectral AnalysisSPEL Spectralogspf Shots Per FootSPFM Single Phase Flow MeterSPH Sph LogSPI Ship Port InterfaceSPM Side Pocket Mandrel Or Strokes Per MinuteSPM Single Point Mooring SPMT Self Propelled Modular TransporterSPOP Spontaneous Potential LogSPP Stand Pipe PressureSPR US Strategic Petroleum ReserveSPROF Seismic ProfileSPS Submerged Production SystemSPS Subsea Production SystemsSPT Shallower Pool Test, Lahee ClassificationSPWLA Society Of Petrophysicists And Well Log AnalystsSQL Siesmic Quicklook LogSR Shear RateSRD Seismic Reference DatumSREC Seismic Record LogSRL Self Retracting Lifelines/Div>SRT Site Receival TestSS SemisubmersibleSS Ship Shoal Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSS Stainless SteelSS SubseaSSANC Fixed Anchors Or Mooring PilesSSCC Sulphide Stress Corrosion CrackingSSCP Subsea Cryogenic PipelineSSCS Subsea Control SystemSSCSV Subsurface Controlled Safety ValveSSCV Subsea Control ValvesSSD Sliding Sleeve DoorSSD Sub Sea Level DepthSSE Short Service EmployeeSSG Sidewall Sample GunSSIV Subsea Isolation ValveSSM Subsea ManifoldsSSMAR Synthetic Seismic Marine LogSSMNF Subsea ManifoldSSO Ship Security Officer SSPLR Subsea Pig Launcher/Receiver



SSRRC System Safety And Reliability Review CommitteeSSSL Supplementary Seismic Survey LicenceSSSV Sub Surface Safety ValveSSTMP Subsea TemplatesSSTT Subsea Test TreeSSU Subsea UmbilicalsSSV Surface Safety ValveSSWI Subsea Well InterventionST SidetrackST South Timbalier Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSTAB StabiliserSTAGR Static Gradient Survey ReportSTB Stock Tank BarrelSTC Stc LogSTEL Short Term Exposure LimitSTFL Steel Tube Fly LeadSTGL Stratigraphic LogSTIMU Stimulation ReportSTKPT Stuck PointSTL Stl Gamma Ray LogSTOIIP Stock Tank Oil Initially In PlaceSTOOIP Stock Tank Oil Initially In PlaceSTOP Safety Training Observation ProgramSTP Standard Temperature And PressureSTRAT Stratigraphy, StratigraphicSTRRE Stratigraphy ReportSTSH String ShotSU SubmersibleSUBC Self Unloading Bulk CarrierSUML Summarised LogSUMRE Summary ReportSUMST Geological Summary SheetSUPSALV US Navy Supervisor Of SalvageSURF Subsea/Umbilicals/Risers/FlowlinesSURFR Surface Sampling ReportSURRE Survey ReportSURVL Survey Chart LogSUT(A/B) Subsea Umbilical Termination (Assembly/Box)SUTU Subsea Umbilical Termination UnitSV Sleeve Valve Or Standing ValveSW Salt WaterSW SouthwestSw Water SaturationSWA Stop Work AuthoritySWD Salt Water Disposal WellSWDW Salt Water Disposal WellSWE Senior Well EngineerSweet Oil/Gas That Has Low Sulfur ContentSWF Shallow Water FlowSWHE Spiral Wound Heat ExchangerSWL Safe Working LoadSWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities And ThreatsSWP Safe Work PracticesSX Sabine Pass (Louisiana) Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaSYNRE Synthetic Seismic ReportSYSEI Synthetic Seismogram LogT Well Flowing To Tank

TA Temporarily Abandoned WellTABS Texas Automated Buoy SystemTAC Toxic Air ContaminantsTAC Tubing AnchorTAGOGR Thermally Assisted Gas/Oil Gravity Drainage

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TAML Technology Advancement For MultilateralsTAPLI Tape ListingTAPS Trans Alaska Pipeline System (Also Called Alyeska Pipeline)TAPVE Tape VerificationTAR True Amplitude RecoveryTB Tubing Puncher LogTBOSIET Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency TrainingTBT Through Bore TreeTCA Total Corrosion AllowanceTCF Temporary Construction FacilitiesTcf Trillion Cubic FeetTCI Tunsgten Carbide Insert (A Type Of Rollercone Drillbit)TCP Tubing Conveyed PerforatingTCPD Tubing Conveyed Perforating DepthTCR Transition Cost RecoveryTCU Thermal Combustion UnitTD Target DepthTD Total Depth (Depth Of The End Of The Well)TDD Total Depth (Driller)TDH Total Dynamic HeadTDL Total Depth (Logger)TDM Touch Down MonitoringTDS Top Drive SystemTDS Total Dissolved SolidsTDT Tdt LogTDT GR Tdt Gamma Ray Casing Collar Locator LogTDTCP Tdt Cpi LogTDU Transmission Dependent UtilityTEFC Totally Enclosed Fan CooledTEG Tri Ethylene GlycolTELER Teledrift ReportTEMP Temperature LogTEMPSC Totally Enclosed Motor Propelled Survival CraftTEU Twenty Feet Equivalent Unit TF Tropical Fresh Load Line TFL Through Flow LineTFM Taskforcemajella Research ProjectTfx Toxic EffectsTGB Temporary Guide BaseTGOR Total Gas Oil RatioTH Tubing HangerTHAI Toe To Heel Air Injection (Method)THERM Thermometer LogTHERP Technique For Human Error Rate PredictionTHP Tubing Hanger PressureTHP Tubing Head PressureTHRT Tubing Hanger Running ToolTIE Tie In LogTIEBK Tieback ReportTIH Trip Into HoleTIMS Technical Information Management SystemTIW Texas Iron Works (Pressure Valve)TJ TerajouleTLI Top Of Logging IntervalTLL Timber Load Line TLOG Technical LogTLP Tension Leg PlatformTLV Threshold Limit ValueTMCM Tranverse Mercator Central MeridianTMD Total Measured Depth In A WellboreTNDT Thermal Neutron Decay TimeTNDTG Thermal Neutron Decay Time/Gamma Ray LogTOC Top Of Cement



TOC Total Organic Content/CarbonTOFD Time Of First Data Sample (On Seismic Trace)TOFS Time Of First Surface Sample (On Seismic Trace)TOH Trip Out Of HoleTOL Top Of LinerTOOH Trip Out Of HoleTORAN Torque And Drag AnalysisTOU Time Of UseTP Tarpon Springs Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaTPERF Tool PerformanceTPI Third Party InspectorTPI Tones Per Inch Immersion TPIC Terminal Person In ChargeTQ Training QualificationsTQM Total Quality ManagementTR Temporary RefugeTRA Tracer LogTRACL Tractor LogTRCFR Total Recordable Case Frequency RateTRD Total Report DataTREAT Treatment ReportTREP Test ReportTRIP Trip Condition LogTRIR Total Recordable Incident RateTRSCSSSV Tubing Retrievable Surface Controlled Sub Surface Safety ValveTRSCSSV Tubing Retrievable Surface Controlled Sub Surface ValveTRSV Tubing Retrievable Safety ValveTRT Tree Running ToolTS Tiger Shoal Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaTSA Thermally Sprayed AluminiumTSCA US Toxic Substances Control ActTSE Temperature Safety ElementTSH Temperature Safety High (Sensor)TSI Temporarily Shut InTSI Transportation Security IncidentsTSSs Traffic Separation SchemesTT Torque ToolTT Transit Time LogTT Travel TimeTTC Total Transfer Capability TTP Through Tubing PerforatingTTRD Through Tubing Rotary DrillingTUM Tracked Umbilical MachineTV/BIP Ratio Of Total Volume (Ore And Overburden) To Bitumen In PlaceTVBDF True Vertical Depth Below Derrick FloorTVD True Vertical DepthTVDPB True Vertical Depth Playback LogTVDSS True Vertical Depth SubseaTVELD Time And Velocity To DepthTVRF True Vertical Depth Versus Repeat Formation TesterTWA Time Weighted AverageTWT Two Way Time (Seismic)TWTT Two Way Travel TimeTWTTL Two Way Travel Time LogTZ Transition Zone

UB UnderbalancedUBD Underbalanced DrillingUBI Ultrasonic Borehole ImagerUBIRE Ultrasonic Borehole Imager ReportUBS Universal Bulk Ship UCS Unconfined Compressive StrengthUCSU Upstream Commissioning And Start Up

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UEL Upper Explosive Limit UFC Uniform Fire CodeUFJ Upper Flex JointUFL Upper Flammable Limit UGF Universal Guide FrameUIC Underground Injection ControlUKCS Uk Continental ShelfUKCS United Kingdom Continental ShelfUKOCS Uk Outer Continental ShelfUKOOA United Kingdom Offshore Operators AssociationUKOOG United Kingdom Onshore Operators GroupUKPIA United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association LimitedULBC Ultra Large Bulk Carrier ULCC Ultra Large Crude Carrier ULCGR Uncompressed Ldc Cnl Gamma Ray LogUMCA Umbilical Midline Connection AssemblyUMS Universal Measurement System UMV Upper Master Valve (From A Xmas Tree)UN United Nations UNCLOS United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea UOT Unscheduled OvertimeUPR Upper Pipe RamURR Ultimately Recoverable ResourcesURT Universal Running ToolUSC United States CodeUSCG United States Coast Guard USDA US Department Of AgricultureUSDOI US Department Of InteriorUSDOT US Department Of TransportationUSEPA US Environmental Protection AgencyUSFWS US Fish And Wildlife ServiceUSGS United States Geological SurveyUSV Underwater Safety ValveUT Ultrasonic TestingUTA Umbilical Termination AssemblyUTC Universal Time (Coordinated) UTM Universal Transverse MercatorUV Ultra VioletUWI Unique Well IdentifierUWT Ultrasonic Welding Line

VCG Vertical Centre Of Gravity VDENL Variation Density LogVDL Vdl Log (Variable Density Log)VDR Voyage Data Recorder VDU Vacuum Distillation Unit, Used In Processing BitumenVDU Visual Display Unit VELL Velocity LogVERAN Verticality AnalysisVERIF Verification ListVERLI Verification ListingVERTK Vertical ThicknessVIR Value Investment RatioVISME Viscosity MeasurementVIV Vortex Induced VibrationVK Viosca Knoll Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaVLBC Very Large Bulk Carrier VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier VLP Vertical Lift PerformanceVLTCS Very Low Temperature Carbon SteelVN Vernon Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaVO Variation OrderVOC Volatile Organic Compounds

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VOCs Volatile Organic CompoundsVOO Vessels Of OpportunityVOR Variation Order RequestVOSS Vessels Of Opportunity Skimming SystemsVP Vapour Pressure VPP Variable Pitch Propeller VPS Velocity Seismic ProfileVR Vermillion Area Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaVRP Vessel Response Plan VRR Voidage Replacement RatioVRS Vapor Recovery SystemVRU Vapor Recovery UnitVS Vertical SectionVSD Variable Speed DriveVSP Vertical Seismic ProfilingVSPRO Vertical Seismic ProfileVTDLL Vertical Thickness Dual LaterologVTFDC Vertical Thickness Fdc Cnl LogVTIS Vessel Traffic Information System VTISF Vertical Thickness Isf LogVTMS Vessel Traffic Management Services VTS Vessel Traffic Service/System VTSS Vessel Traffic Separation SchemeVWL Velocity Well LogVXT Vertical Christmas TreeW Watt

W/C Water CushionW/C Water CutW/O WorkoverWABAN Well Abandonment ReportWACOG Weighted Average Cost Of GasWAG Water Alternating GasWALKS Walkaway Seismic ProfileWAR Well Activity ReportWATAN Water AnalysisWAV3 Amplitude (In Seismics)WAV4 Two Way Travel Time (In Seismics)WAV5 Compensate AmplitudesWAVF Waveform LogWBM Water Based Drilling MudWBM Water Based MudWBS Wellbore SchematicWBS Wellbore SeismicWBS Wellbore StabilityWC Watercut / Wildcat WellWCD Worst Case Discharge (Scenario)WCID Well Construction Interface DocumentWCST Well Containment Screening ToolWD Water DepthWDP Waste Discharge PermitWDRs Waste Discharge RequirementsWE Well EngineerWEG Wireline Entry GuideWELDA Well Data ReportWELP Well Log PlotWEND World Electronic Navigation Database WEQL Well Equipment LayoutWESTR Well Status RecordWESUR Well Summary ReportWF Water FloodingWFAC Waveform Acoustic LogWFT Wet Film Thickness

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WGEO Well Geophone ReportWGFM Wet Gas Flow MeterWGUNT Water Gun TestWH Well HistoryWh WhiteWHFP Wellhead Flowing PressureWHIG Whitehouse GaugeWHM Wellhead MaintenanceWHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information SystemsWHO World Health Organisation WHP Wellhead PressureWHRU Waste Heat Recovery UnitWI Water InjectionWI Working InterestWIPSP Wip Stock PackerWIS Wave Information StudyWIT Water Investigation ToolWITS Well Site Information Transfer SystemWL Water Line WL WirelineWLC Wireline Composite LogWLL Wireline LoggingWLSUM Well SummaryWLTS Well Log Transaction SystemWMO World Meteorological OrganizationWMPI Wet Magnetic Particle InspectionWMU World Maritime University WO Well In Work OverWO/O Waiting On OrdersWOA Well Operations AuthorizationWOB Weight On BitWOC Wait On CementWOC Water Oil Contact (Or Oil Water Contact)WOE Well Operations Engineer (A Key Person Of Well Services)WOM Wait(Ing) On MaterialWOR Water Oil RatioWORKO WorkoverWOS West Of Shetland, Oil Province On The UkcsWOW Wait(Ing) On WeatherWP Well Proposal Or Working PressureWP Well ProtectorWPC Water Pollution ControlWPI Wholesale Price IndexWPLAN Well Course PlanWPQ/S Weld Procedure Qualification/SpecificationWPR Well Prognosis ReportWQ A Textural Parameter Used For Cbvwe Computations (Halliburton)WQC Water Quality CertificateWQCA Water Quality Control ActWQCB Water Quality Control BoardWR Walker Ridge Gulf Of Mexico Leasing AreaWR Wet ResistivityWR Wireline Retrievable (As In A Wr Plug)WRS Well Report SepiaWRSCSSV Wireline Retrievable Surface Controlled Sub Surface ValveWSCA Well Services Contractors AssociationWSCL Well Site Core LogWSE Well Seismic EditWSERE Well Seismic Edit ReportWSHT Well ShootWSL Well Site LogWSO Water Shut OffWSOG Well Specific Operation Guidelines



WSP Well Seismic ProfileWSR Well Shoot ReportWSS Well Services SupervisorWSS Working Spread Sheet (For Logging)WSSAM Well Site SampleWSSOF Wss Offset ProfileWSSUR Well Seismic Survey PlotWSSVP Wss Vsp Raw ShotsWSSVS Wss Vsp StacksWSTL Well Site Test LogWSU Well Service UnitWT Watertight WT Well TestWTI West Texas Intermediate (Crude Benchmark)WTP Willingness To PayWUT Water Up ToWVS Well Velocity SurveyWY Water YearX Over Crossover

XC Cross Connection, Cross CorrelationXL Exploration Licence (United Kingdom)Xln Crystalline (Minerals)XLPE Cross Linked PolyethyleneXMAC Cross Multipole Array Acoustic LogXMAC E Xmac Elite (Next Generation Of Xmac)XMRI Extended Range Micro Imager (Halliburton)XMT/XT/HXT Xmas Tree (Christmas Tree)XO Cross OverXOM Exxon MobilXOV Cross Over ValveXPERM Matrix Permeability In The X DirectionXPHLOC Crossplot Selection For XphiXPOR Crossplot PorosityXPT Formation Pressure Test Log (Schlumberger)XRD X Ray DiffractionXRF X Ray FluorescenceXYC Xy Calliper Log (Halliburton)

yd YardYM Young'S ModulusYP Yield Pointyr YearYTD Year To Date

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