pumping unitglossary / PUMPING UNIT pumping unit. Oil & gas. Equipment used to pump oil to the surface when the pressure difference between the formation and the borehole is not strong enough to cause oil to rise to the surface. — Also termed pumpjack; horsehead. 词条贡献者 双语律师Denise,知名法学院国际私法专业,擅长翻译各类与国际争议解决相关的法律文件。