Planning directional wells through a high-density cluster of existing wells

Zhihua Wang; Tom A Inglis

Planning directional wells through a high-density cluster of existing wells

Zhihua Wang
, Tom A Inglis

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Abstract

A method is described for determining the optimum well path through a high density cluster of existing wells by considering the close proximity of the other wells. The planning starts from the investigation of simple two-dimensional well paths, then turns to the three-dimensional well path if there is not a safe two-dimensional path available. While planning, the modification of the proposed well path can be made if necessary within the constraints of dog-leg severity, hole inclination, and the proximity of neighbouring wells. An example using North Sea data is also presented.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings: International Meeting on Petroleum Engineering
Pages	465-47117594
Number of pages	47117130
Publication status	Published - 1988
Event	International Meeting on Petroleum Engineering - Tianjin, China Duration: 1 Nov 1988 → 4 Nov 1988

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Conference	International Meeting on Petroleum Engineering
Country/Territory	China
City	Tianjin
Period	1/11/88 → 4/11/88

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Planning directional wells through a high-density cluster of existing wells

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