Definition(s)


Acidizing

“Acidizing” means the act of pumping an acidic solution into a wellbore to remove any materials from the perforations, pipe, and walls of the producing formation and includes the act of pumping the substance into formations to improve permeability.

Source: Oil and Gas Drilling and Servicing Operations, Michigan Administrative Code R 408, February 8, 2013. Regulations

Acidizing

The act of pumping an acidic solution into a wellbore to remove materials from the perforations, pipe, and walls of the producing formation or pumping the solution into formations to improve permeability.

Source: API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations, Third Edition, August 1999 (2007). Global Standards

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