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The video tutorial explains the process of leasing an area for oil drilling and the subsequent testing by drilling. It highlights the importance of training drilling crews to extract oil efficiently and without waste, emphasizing the need for high skill and coordination. The driller plays a crucial role in controlling the drill bit with precision as it approaches the oil-producing formation.

What is the first step in the oil drilling process?

• Leasing the area and testing it by drilling

• Training the crew

• Extracting oil

• Coordinating the team

Why is training important for the drilling crew?

• To learn how to lease areas

• To understand geological formations

• To bring in oil successfully without waste

• To ensure they can operate without supervision

What is emphasized in the operation of drilling?

• Cost reduction

• Environmental impact

• Skill and coordination

• Speed and efficiency

What is the primary responsibility of the driller?

• Leasing new areas

• Managing the crew

• Controlling the drill bit towards the oil formation

• Testing the oil quality

What does the driller control during the operation?

• The leasing agreements

• The speed of the operation

• The drill bit as it approaches the oil formation

• The training schedule