Multilevel well

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

Basic types of vertical profiles for horizontal wells.

A horizontal well constructed with multiple levels in a single lateral separated by higher-angle bends is a multilevel well. These wells typically are used to encounter multiple reservoir compartments.

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See also

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

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