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disposal well
A well, often a depleted oil or gas well, into which waste fluids can be injected for safe disposal. Disposal wells typically are subject to regulatory requirements to avoid the contamination of freshwater aquifers.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Oil & gas
- Category: Oilfield
- Company: Schlumberger
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