This paper presents a comprehensive review of current petroleum literature focusing on the reservoir engineering aspects of horizontal well technology. The objective of the paper was to provide the engineer/scientist with an overview, discussion, and where appropriate, recommendations for the following areas: (1) analytical solutions for one-phase flow; (2) water or gas cresting; (3) numerical simulation; (4) hydraulic fracturing; and (5) well test analysis. Some of the more simple equations are given in the paper, while complex solutions are thoroughly referenced for detailed study.

Keywords:
soliman, boundary, drillstem/well testing, hydraulic fracturing, pressure response, equation, modeling & simulation, permeability, drillstem testing, spe annual technical conference
Subjects:
Drilling Operations, Hydraulic Fracturing, Well & Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring, Reservoir Characterization, Reservoir Fluid Dynamics, Improved and Enhanced Recovery, Reservoir Simulation, Formation Evaluation & Management, Reserves Evaluation, Unconventional and Complex Reservoirs
Copyright 1991, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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