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Contents v

Drill Stem Testing 168
Coring 170
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12 Completing the Well 173
Plugging and Abandoning a Well 173
Completing a Producing Well 173
Production Tubing 174
Perforating 176
Well Testing and Treating 177
Acidizing 177
Fracturing 177
Gravel Packing 178
13 Special Operations 179
Directional Drilling 179
Slide Drilling with a Motor 180
Rotary Steerable Assemblies 181
Fishing 181
Well Control 183

14 Rig Safety and Environmental Concerns 189
15 Conclusion 191
appendix 1: Units of Conversion 193
appendix 2: Figure Credits 195

glossary 207
Index 233