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 资深译员Kevin,毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及能源和电力领域的法律文件。