What does DW stand for?

Dry Well

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The Mahanadi basin block, where Suntera had a 15 per cent stake with OIL, was earlier relinquished by all partners in 2007-08 following dry wells.

India : Suntera to exit oil and gas blocks in India

You could also drain water from gutters into dry wells placed at least 20 feet from the building.

Home Inspection Tips?Dealing with Grading and Drainage Problems

Apparently, the price fell recently because the tactic of wild-catting (low cost exploration) yielded some dry wells.

Investment options for the not-so-weak hearted

Low-impact development involves using site planning techniques that include dry wells for rooftop runoff, grassed swales, permeable pavers, green roofs, rain barrels and cisterns, and storm water planters.

Selectmen back greener rules for development

Pessimism about the Empty Quarter was fuelled by French oil company Total's decision in January to quit a consortium exploring for gas in the region after it drilled its third dry well.

Empty Quarter yields results for Saudi joint venture

In Kurdistan, some villagers have left their homes and headed to cities because of dry wells.

Drought threatens Iraq's crops and water supply

Birsa-1 (724 b/d), Birsa-2 (2,634 b/d) and Birsa-3 (4,560 b/d) were followed by three dry wells, which defined the overall size of the field.

TUNISIA - Part 2 - Profiles Of The Oil & Gas Fields

71 million acres) and has one previously drilled dry well.

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