gas well

gas well
A well which produces gas in such quantities and under such pressure that it can be operated commercially or at least that the gas produced can be used profitably on the premises. Prichard v Freeland Oil Co. 75 W Va 450, 84 SE 945. Not a mine. 36 Am J1st Min & M § 2.

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