Oilfield Terms Starting with "M"

Mud circulation is the continuous, closed-loop process of pumping drilling fluid (commonly called “mud”) down the drill string, out through the drill bit, and back…

A mud log is a continuous, depth-synchronized record of geological, geochemical, and drilling parameters compiled in real-time during the drilling of a wellbore. It is…

Mud Logging is a continuous, real-time subsurface monitoring and data acquisition service performed during the drilling of an oil or gas well. It involves the…

A mud pump is a critical piece of equipment in the oil and gas drilling industry, responsible for circulating drilling fluid (commonly called mud) down…

A mud tank (also known as a mud pit or drilling fluid tank) is a critical piece of surface equipment in the oil and gas…