| Alias |
An alternative by which something is known by. Applies to some UK well names, and seismic lines, which are used by some companies instead of the official DTI approved name. |
| Appraisal Well |
A well drilled as part of an appraisal drilling programme which is carried out to determine the physical extent, reserves and likely production rate of a field. |
| Archive Endowment |
A one-time payment by Licensees sufficient to allow the BGS to incorporate a specified set of Licence Data into the National Archive |
| Asset Exchange |
see Asset Transaction |
| Asset Transaction |
Any transaction in relation to the transfer of equity in a Block including but not limited to sale and purchases, swaps, farm-ins, farm-outs and all of which may include the transfer of Ownership Rights to data. |
| Authorised Signatures |
Signatures from Participants required by the Prime Contractor before certain levels of access can be granted. |