MD vs. TVD Terminology

Oil and Gas Leasing Help
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What would11,998’MD/7862’TVD refer to on a horizontal drill permit application? I assume TVD is total vertical but what is MD and what is the relationship?

2

Measured Depth = TVD + Horizontal Lateral Length

3

Thanks

Steve W Bye said:



Reagan "R.T." Dukes said:

Measured Depth = TVD + Horizontal Lateral Length