Horizontal drilling techniques at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Three extended departure horizontal wells have been drilled and completed at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska by Standard Alaska Production Company. Horizontal slotted liner completions of 1575 feet (480 m), 1637 feet (499 m), and 1163 feet (354 m) were accomplished at an average vertical depth of 9000 feet (2743 m). Improvements in technology and operating procedures have resulted in a cost per foot reduction of 40% over the three well program. When compared to conventional completions, initial production data indicates rate benefits of 300% and a major increase in ultimate recovery. This paper discusses the development of the techniques used to drill horizontal wells at Prudhoe Bay and reviews the drilling operations for each well.
- Research Organization:
- Standard Oil Production Co.
- OSTI ID:
- 7199219
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-861080-
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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