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Brief: A novel approach to initiating multilateral horizontal wells

Journal Article · · JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology
OSTI ID:218365

This paper describes a system for orienting and cementing precut window sections in a typical production casing string that provides a positive method for positioning and orienting a retrievable whipstock. This design does not have the capability to tie back or cement liners conveniently in individual lateral wellbores but is well suited for application in medium- and short-radius, horizontal, multilateral wells where borehole stability or zonal isolation are not issues.

OSTI ID:
218365
Journal Information:
JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology, Journal Name: JPT, Journal of Petroleum Technology Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 48; ISSN 0149-2136; ISSN JPTJAM
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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