drillingapprovals
nounUK /ˈdrɪlɪŋ əˈpruːvəlz/
US /ˈdrɪlɪŋ əˈpruvəlz/
Official permissions that let people dig deep holes in the ground.
The company waited months for its drillingapprovals before starting work on the new well.
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2. Formal sign-offs from safety inspectors allowing drilling equipment to be used.
The rig stayed idle until all drillingapprovals from the safety board arrived.
3. Written agreements from landowners permitting drilling on their property.
Farmers near the site signed drillingapprovals so the survey team could begin.
4. Government documents that confirm a drilling plan meets environmental rules.
Without valid drillingapprovals, the project could not pass the environmental review.