Extended-reach wells
Horizontal Wells: Focus on the Reservoir | |
Series | Methods in Exploration No. 14 |
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Chapter | Introduction |
Author | Timothy R. Carr, Erik P. Mason, Charles T Feazel |
Link | Web page |
Store | AAPG Store |
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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See also
- Bend
- Build rate
- Horizontal well
- Geosteering
- Heel
- Kickoff point
- Lateral
- Logging while drilling
- Measurement while drilling
- Multilevel well
- Multilateral well
- Sidetrack
- Toe
- Total measured length