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Economic Viability of Multilateral Wells

Journal of Petroleum Technology, 2000
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59202, "The Economic Viability of Multilateral Wells," James P. Oberkircher, Sperry-Sun Drilling Services, originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23-25 February.
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A Comprehensive Model of Multilateral Well Deliverability

Proceedings of International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, 2000
Abstract We developed a deliverability model to predict the performance of multilateral wells. We first constructed a horizontal lateral model, which couples a reservoir inflow model with a wellbore flow model to calculate the production rate from each lateral. Pressure drop along the lateral was considered in the model.
W. Chen, D. Zhu, A. D. Hill
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The Economic Viability of Multilateral Wells

Proceedings of IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, 2000
AbstractMultilateral wells are receiving much attention in the oil industry. Despite the increasing amount of publicity, multilateral wells in practice account for only a small fraction of the total number of wells drilled in the world today. One reason for this limited application may be that the economic benefit of drilling these wells may be in ...
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Stability of Junctures for Multilateral/Multibranched Wells

SPE Asia Pacific Improved Oil Recovery Conference, 1999
Abstract In creating complex well architecture a primary exercise is the initiation of a second branch from an existing "parent" or "mother" hole. The latter can be vertical, inclined or horizontal. The branch can be initiated at a range of angles depending on the drilling hardware used.
J. A. Fuentes, M. J. Economides, R. S. Carbonell   +2 more
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Well-Completion Effects on the Performance of Horizontal and Multilateral Wells

Journal of Petroleum Technology, 2006
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 96530, "An Evaluation of Well-Completion Impacts on the Performance of Horizontal and Multilateral Wells," by L.-B. Ouyang, SPE, and B. Huang, SPE, Chevron Energy Technology Co., prepared for the 2005 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 9–12 ...
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Cementing Multilateral Wells With Latex Cement

Journal of Petroleum Technology, 1997
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37623, "Cementing Multilateral Well with Latex Cement," by R. Abdul-Rahman, SPE, BJ Oilwell Services Sdn. Bhd., and A. Chong, SPE, Sarawak Shell Sdn. Bhd./Sabah Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference held in Amsterdam, 4-6 March.
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Study of Multilateral-Well-Construction Reliability

SPE Drilling & Completion, 2017
Summary Multilaterals are often cited as technology that can be implemented to maximize reservoir-recovery rates. However, few operators have been willing to put multilaterals into practice. The most frequently cited reason for not considering multilaterals is risk.
Ben Butler, Andreas Grossmann, Joe Parlin, Chet Sekhon   +3 more
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The Optimum Junction Depth for Multilateral Wells

International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, 2000
AbstractPlacement of the multilateral junction is one of the most critical elements in the design of a multilateral well. A misplaced or mal-performing junction can have an adverse effect on an otherwise successful multilateral project. The optimum placement of the junction is a function of reservoir, geological, drilling, and completion criteria.
Ray Brister, Jim Oberkircher
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Innovative Geosteering Technology in Multilateral Wells

Journal of Petroleum Technology, 2014
This article, written by JPT Technology Editor Chris Carpenter, contains highlights of paper OTC 24002, ’Innovative Geosteering Technology Used in Drilling Smart Multilateral Wells, Kuwait,’ by T. El Gezeery, A. Aziz Ismael, K. Al-Anezi, G.S. Padhy, Fawaz Al Saqran, A. Abdul-Latif, and J. Silambuchelvan, Kuwait Oil Company, and J.
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Features of repair work in multilateral wells

Azerbaijan Oil Industry
The article provides brief information about the design of the bottom of wells, underground equipment and their design, which are supplied during the completion of double-barreled wells. Special tools and foreign-made equipment used during repair work on multilateral wells, and the technology for their installation in the wellbore were also ...
Sh.Z. Ismailov, Yu.A. Ibragimov
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