Defining Perforating. Date: 08/30/2013. Perforatingâthe act of blasting holes through steel casing, cement, and formation rockâlasts only an instant, but the long-term viability of most oil and gas assets depends upon it. The technique involves carrying explosive charges downhole, where they are detonated to create tunnels that act as conduits through which reservoir fluids flow from the formation into the wellbore and up to the surface.
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High Cost: $3,446. * Average Cost (with preferred health discount): $1,720-per-year. Age 55, standard health rate. Initial policy benefit for EACH is $164,000 based on a Daily benefit of $150 and 3 year benefit period. Coverage value will increase annually because a 3 percent compound inflation growth option was included. According to the 2012 long term care insurance Price Index the costs for LTC insurance can vary significantly. Long Term Care Insurance Rates for Single Age 55. Long Term Care Insurance Rates for Couple Both Age 55. Average Cost: $3,381-per-year (combined).