..., multilateral applications have evolved from standard Level 2 and Level 4 dual-laterals to dual-laterals with intelligent flow control, intervention capabilities, and improved junction integrity. The use of multilateral technology can deliver a significant increase in reservoir contact compared to single...

... Abstract The idea is to use 3D printing technology to design and manufacture wedge wire laterals of sand filters with non-metallic material to withstand the filter operating conditions of treated seawater for oil and gas fields and reservoirs. The design of the laterals is unique and can't...

..., they must be stimulated properly. The operator in Kuwait drilled, cased, and cemented a six-leg, level IV multilateral well targeting two different formations, the upper and lower Tuba. This provided various production options and the flexibility of taking production from either the lower or upper laterals...

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..., the geologic risk is low. The drilling and completion cost is estimated to be less than C$20 million for a system that consists of 17 lateral circulation wells, 2 subsurface trunkline wells and two riser wells. The formation typically will be less than 1 km depth. A high residence time (which implies very long...

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...Proposed Techno Economic Assessment of MLT The proposed workflow combines both technical and economic criteria to guide the selection of MLT vs single lateral wells ( Figure 3 ). Abstract As global energy market conditions demand more reliable energy sources, fields with lower...

... To effectively control fluid loss in multilateral wells requiring an open hole multistage acid frac operation in each lateral, a remote open flapper valve needs to be installed at the top of each lateral. An overview of the main operational steps is highlighted below: Deploy the lateral...

... compared to the conventional design and execution plan. The system is demonstrated as a reliable method to access laterals giving the utmost importance to all operational risks concerning drilling and completion. The design relies on the Latch Coupling (LC) pre-installed with the production casing...

... acoustic events of the sleeves shifting open. This allows decision makers to have a 2-step confirmation of a stimulation sleeve being opened and ensuring that stimulation fluid is pumped in the correct stage. Introduction The lower completion of this multi-lateral well was designed to be completed...

... In this marginal field, Level 2 was selected, in which the main wellbore is cased and cemented, and the lateral has a simple completion such as an open hole or an isolation string. Set 13-3/8" casing to cover shallow unconsolidated formations before drilling aquifers to avoid hole collapse...

... Figure 1 Case 1: Multi-Zone Gas Producer (left); Case 2: Dual-string Multi-lateral Water Injector (right) Tubular Design Safety Factors Tubular design safety factors ( Table 1 ) are selected and defined within the engineering software according to well completion design requirements...

... technical standards and specifications, observe production performance, and judge the designs technically, economically, and based on ethical and environmental codes compliance. Design alternatives of this study contain 2, 4 or 6 fishbone type laterals under 45 or 90 degrees inclination angles. The main...

... was commissioned. Nonetheless, with the development and exploration initiatives underway, surface congestion is the primary challenge. As the number of wells increased the need for unconventional well profiles became more demanding. The multi-lateral fishbone approach was designed to have a total of four laterals...

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... dynamic multiphase flow simulator to predict the expected improvement in well deliverability of these mature wells, each having 4-6 laterals ( Saradva et al. 2019 ). The well laterals have openhole fishbone completions with one parent lateral having subsequent numerous sub-laterals reaching further...

... investigates the impact of converting the existing single horizontal wells into single long horizontal, dual laterals, triple laterals, fishbone design and hydraulic fracturing in improving well productivity. The existing wells design modifications were planned using a near reservoir simulator. The study...

... challenging. A key challenge is how to effectively stimulate all the laterals after they have been drilled. This paper presents the application of a unique intervention technique in a multilateral well to stimulate several laterals in a single run. To increase reservoir contact area the operator drilled...

... in the world, 3-legged lateral pilot well, which combines three advanced completion technologies: smart completion, smart limited entry liners & inflow tracers. The upper drain of the 3-legged lateral targeted Reservoir A consisting of porous bodies bounded by tight Anhydrite layers within...