Build rate

Build rate is the rate, measured in degrees per unit length, at which the well path of a horizontal well moves through the bend (curve) from vertical or high-angle to the desired low-angle or horizontal attitude.

Simple vertical profile of a horizontal well, illustrating basic terms.

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See also

• Bend
• Horizontal well
• Extended-reach wells
• Geosteering
• Heel
• Kickoff point
• Lateral
• Logging while drilling
• Measurement while drilling
• Multilevel well
• Multilateral well
• Sidetrack
• Toe
• Total measured length

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