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Abandon
To cease work on a well which is non-productive. 

AOR
Additional Oil Recovery

Appraisal Well
A well drilled as part of an appraisal drilling programme which is carried out to determine the likely reserves and production rate of a field.

Associated Gas
Natural gas associated with oil accumulations, which may be dissolved in the oil at reservoir conditions.