... In order to successfully drill and complete subject type of wells, under cost and time targets, a simple approach methodology, yet with robust engineering background and strong technical outcomes was adopted, consisting in reducing the well complexity, enabling performance and mitigating risks...

... discusses the design, execution, and production of the first MSAF treatment performed in the Mauddud reservoir using a cased openhole completion with swell packers and sliding sleeves that were placed in seven stages across the 3,000-ft lateral interval. Post-operation analysis exhibited highly sustained...

... in production / injection profile along the completion and changes to the composition of produced fluids. Permanent down Hole Gauges (PDHGs) is a system enables the user to measure the reservoir pressure and temperature at single fixed point on real time basis. Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS...

... hydraulic fracturing new uhsp proppant completion application bauxite ceramic proppant porosity conductivity proppant UHSP proppant bauxite ceramic proppant new proppant mono-sized proppant operator permeability manufacturing process Technology Conference standard bauxite-based proppant...

... sleeves. Oil and water tracer carrier subs were placed in each of the five compartments. Initial surface sampling of first production showed water tracers from each of the five compartments, as expected with flowback of the completion brine. After clean-up the well produced 100% oil, and surface sampling...

... Abstract The Middle East has long been a pioneer in innovation in drilling and completion technologies for multilateral wells. It was here that the first 1 multilateral tool (MLT) on coiled tubing was used to access and stimulate each openhole lateral in a trilateral well. Over the years...

... string with packer setting tools is required for setting open hole packers, and to have 100% circulation at the bottom of the completion, to wash down any tight spots. As a consequence, this introduces additional issues such as health, safety and environment, logistics and additional rig time. The inner...

... Abstract Inflow Control Device (ICD) are deployed as a part of downhole completion across the horizontal section in consolidated or unconsolidated formations to overcome challenges posed by long horizontal drains like heel to toe effect and formation heterogeneities. The main objective of ICD...

...-for-purpose tools during execution phase. The OPIP had over80 items, and everyone of them was targeting specific drilling / completion activities. As part of the implementation, the process required a multi-discipline approach including but not limited to drilling, completions, equipment, subsurface...

... Abstract Since 1999, more than 120 wells in Saudi Arabia have been completed using multilateral technology (MLT). This paper will discuss case histories, associated technology improvements, and best practices in which dual-lateral completions, with and without pressure-isolated junctions...

... Abstract Formation damage is a by-product of drilling, completion and production process and is attributed to many factors. In open-hole (OH) and cased-hole (CH) wells, hydrocarbon flow may be impeded by various damaging mechanisms caused by drilling and completion fluids, in-situ emulsions...

... Abstract Activity in the Ordos basin, China, has mostly occurred in the low permeability, clay-rich Chang 7 sandstone and has utilized multi-fractured horizontal wells as the preferred completion technique. To further improve the production potential and increase operational efficiency a dual...

... efficient and effective water management. More complex wells of various types and shapes have been drilled and completed. The benefits of drilling these wells not only include reduction in development and operating costs because of the lower number of wells but also improvement in the reservoir performance...

... Abstract Though extended reach completion has become more common in Abu Dhabi and the region, there are still challenges to overcome in completing of the lower completion in order to have better control on production, injection and stimulation, especially, when the reservoir characteristics...

... Abstract Drilling, completing, and the production monitoring and control of multilateral wellbores in highly unconsolidated sandstone formations have achieved technical and operational success in recent past by ensuring that economic viability is attained and that well life is prolonged...

... Abstract This paper describes the evolution of Open Hole (OH) Multi-Stage Fracture (MSF) completions that have been deployed in the Saudi Arabian tight gas carbonate reservoirs for the past several years. The carbonate reservoir in Saudi Arabia is often highly stressed and heterogeneous...

... Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive field study of an openhole completion with standalone screens using a unique filtercake breaker treatment, compatibility with reservoir fluids, cost effectiveness, and overall performance-based comparative results to meet the challenges of drilling...

... describes the trial test of a new multizone, downhole, electro-hydraulic intelligent completion system. The candidate well required six laterals to be isolated, monitored, and controlled from the main bore. After the system has been installed successfully, the electro-hydraulic downhole control module...

.... The selection of casing design depends on reservoir pressure and logging requirements. The requirement for a dual lateral completion also affects the hole configuration. The optimum kickoff point, maximum dog leg severity, inclination across the shale zone, shale footage and trajectory azimuth play important...

... of reserves. This paper describes the use of such a multi-faceted approach in North Dakota Bakken wells and West Sak heavy oil sands in Alaska, both of which require long horizontal wellbores to be completed with multiple swell packers and/or liners. For maximum production, a smooth, well-conditioned, gauge...