Recording Well Test

Most of tests are run on the lease will end up collecting a lot of information, which then has to be interpreted and analyzed. The amount of oil, water, and as will generally be recorded, as those figures will be among the most helpful to look at.

The date of the test is helpful, as testing records are most useful when looking at the behavior of a well over time. The type of test, the condition of the well, and the length of the test are also important.

The specific information such as the casing pressure before and after the test, the tubing pressure before and after, the stroke length and frequency those can affect production also needs to be recorded.

Through the test, you’ll also want to find out the percentage of sediment and water in the tank after the test. The gravity and temperature of the oil may have to be measured as well.