Application of horizontal wells at Prudhoe Bay
Journal Article
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· J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
Horizontal wells have been shown to increase productivity, to reduce coning tendencies, and to improve recovery. Given the potential applications in the Prudhoe Bay field, a project was initiated in 1984 to evaluate benefits and to drill and test three trial wells. This paper reviews production and reservoir engineering aspects of the trial program. It includes the objectives of the test program, the planning and drilling of three wells, the forecasting of production rates and recoveries, and the testing and analysis of actual well performance. In summary, the three wells have been successfully drilled and completed, with each well costing less than its predecessor. The wells have exhibited productivities two to four times that of conventional comparison wells, and increased oil recovery is anticipated.
- Research Organization:
- Standard Alaska Production Co.
- OSTI ID:
- 5728978
- Journal Information:
- J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:11; ISSN JPTJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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