POSC well fluid type


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class name description member of ... status
oil The well is classified as an oil well. . provisional
gas The well is classified as a gas well, producing or injecting a hydrogen gas. . provisional
brine The well is classified as producing or injecting salt water. water provisional
fresh water The well is classified as producing fresh water that is capable of use for drinking or crop irrigation. water provisional
water The well is classified as a water well without distinguishing between brine or fresh water. . provisional
oil-gas The well is classified as producing both gas and oil. . provisional
oil-water The well is classified as producing both oil and water. . provisional
gas-water The well is classified as producing both gas and water. . provisional
other The well is not classified as any of the other fluid types. This would include as examples helium, carbon dioxide, fluid samples in monitoring wells, etc. . provisional

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