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Term: HORSEHEAD
Definition: A horsehead is a type of equipment used in the oil and gas industry to pump oil from underground to the surface. It is also called a pumpjack. It helps to bring the oil up when there isn't enough pressure to push it to the surface on its own.
Definition: A horsehead, also known as a pumping unit or pumpjack, is a piece of equipment used in the oil and gas industry to pump oil to the surface. It is used when the pressure difference between the formation and the borehole is not strong enough to cause oil to rise to the surface.
These examples illustrate how a horsehead works and where it is used in the oil and gas industry. The metal frame, motor, rods, and pumps all work together to create the necessary suction to bring the oil to the surface. Horseheads are used in oil wells all over the world, wherever the pressure difference between the formation and the borehole is not strong enough to bring the oil to the surface on its own.