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Revision as of 21:13, 3 December 2015

Horizontal Wells: Focus on the Reservoir
Series Methods in Exploration No. 14
Chapter Introduction
Author Timothy R. Carr, Erik P. Mason, Charles T Feazel
Link Web page
Store AAPG Store
Simple vertical profile of a horizontal well, illustrating basic terms.

Extended-reach wells are wells that have relatively long lateral offsets compared to true vertical depth. The term primarily refers to wells restricted to a platform or pad (because of environmental or economic contraints) that are attempting to access reserves at a significant distance from the surface access point.


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