Drilling and production aspects of horizontal wells in the Austin Chalk

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5679183

Sheikholeslami, B A; Scholhman, B W; Seidel, F A; Button, D M ^[1]

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1. Amoco Production Co. (US)

This paper discusses testing of horizontal technology for use in the highly fractured Giddings oil field. Three short-and seven medium-radius wells were drilled successfully in the Austin Chalk formation. The paper discusses well plans, bottomhole assemblies, trajectory control, telemetry, mud systems, hydraulics, hole cleaning, casing design, cementing, problems encountered, formation evaluation, completions, and reservoir response.

• OSTI ID: 5679183
• Journal Information: Journal of Petroleum Technology; (United States), Vol. 43:7; ISSN 0022-3522
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
WELL COMPLETION
WELL DRILLING
FRACTURED RESERVOIRS
BOREHOLES
CEMENTING
CLEANING
DESIGN
DRILLING FLUIDS
EVALUATION
GEOLOGIC FORMATIONS
HYDRAULICS
LIMESTONE
OIL FIELDS
OIL WELLS
WELL CASINGS
CARBONATE ROCKS
CAVITIES
DRILLING
FLUID MECHANICS
FLUIDS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
MECHANICS
MINERAL RESOURCES
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESOURCES
ROCKS
SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
WELLS
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