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A horizontal well is a directional well, usually exceeding 80° of departure from vertical, which is designed and steered to maximize the productive interval of exposure in the wellbore. The horizontal [[Lateral|lateral(s)]] can go beyond true 90° horizontal and actually drill upward.
A horizontal well is a directional well, usually exceeding 80° of departure from vertical, which is designed and steered to maximize the productive interval of exposure in the wellbore. The horizontal [[Lateral|lateral(s)]] can go beyond true 90° horizontal and actually drill upward.
[[file:Mth14ch00f01.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Simple vertical profile of a horizontal well, illustrating basic terms.]]
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==See also==
==See also==