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The pressure at the bottom of an oil well is typically determined by the weight of the column of fluid (oil, gas, water) above it, known as hydrostatic pressure. In addition to hydrostatic pressure, there can also be reservoir pressure which is the pressure exerted by the oil and gas reservoir itself. These pressures can vary depending on the depth and characteristics of the well.

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