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Lateral is a term applied to either a single branch or individual multiple ([[multilateral well|multilateral]]) branches off the vertical wellbore in a targeted, potentially productive interval. In a single-branch case, a lateral runs from the end of the [[bend (curve)|curve]] ([[heel]]) to the [[toe]]. | Lateral is a term applied to either a single branch or individual multiple ([[multilateral well|multilateral]]) branches off the vertical wellbore in a targeted, potentially productive interval. In a single-branch case, a lateral runs from the end of the [[bend (curve)|curve]] ([[heel]]) to the [[toe]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:46, 17 March 2016
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 |
Lateral is a term applied to either a single branch or individual multiple (multilateral) branches off the vertical wellbore in a targeted, potentially productive interval. In a single-branch case, a lateral runs from the end of the curve (heel) to the toe.
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See also
- Bend
- Build rate
- Extended-reach wells
- Geosteering
- Heel
- Kickoff point
- Horizontal well
- Logging while drilling
- Measurement while drilling
- Multilevel well
- Multilateral well
- Sidetrack
- Toe
- Total measured length