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Definition: Casing is a pipe that is put into a hole in the ground to protect the environment and the well. There are different types of casing, including surface casing which is the first pipe put in the hole to protect the groundwater, intermediate casing which protects deep formations, and production casing which is the last pipe put in the hole and is used to produce oil and gas.
Definition: Casing refers to the pipe that is cemented into place in a wellbore hole to prevent pollution and protect the hole. There are different types of casing used in oil and gas drilling:
For example, when drilling a well for oil and gas, the first pipe set in the hole is the surface casing. This casing is cemented into place to protect the groundwater from pollution. The intermediate casing is then set in place to protect deeper formations from pollution. Finally, the production casing is set in place to produce oil and gas from the wellbore.