Single-size reduction offers workover, completion advantages

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Petroleum Engineer International

OSTI ID:218360

Collins, D ^[1]

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1. Halliburton Energy Services, Dallas, TX (United States)

Multilateral (ML) drilling technology promises enhanced flexibility and profit potential. In ML completions, two or more horizontal sections are drilled from a single parent well bore to enable multiple-layer reservoir drainage. ML technology (MLT) provides a means to complete multiple, separate, pressure-isolated lateral sections from a single well bore that can be closed and re-entered as desired. MLT offers the advantages of horizontal completions while saving costs and time over multiple individual horizontal well bore installations. To optimize ML increased production benefits, surface facilities and production tubing must be sized to accommodate these increases. This paper reviews the design and materials selection criteria for developing an effective ML program.

• OSTI ID: 218360
• Journal Information: Petroleum Engineer International, Journal Name: Petroleum Engineer International Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 69; ISSN 0164-8322; ISSN PEEID4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
DESIGN
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
NATURAL GAS WELLS
OIL WELLS
PROCESS CONTROL
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
WELL COMPLETION