Horizontal Drilling Applications in California

W. A. Goldman, K. M. Nero

Pacific Section of AAPG

... portion of the well just above the kickoff point. A short radius profile minimizes the distance between the vertical and horizontal sections thereby...

Eagle Ford Lateral Wellbore Analysis using Drill Cuttings

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ABSTRACT Second Iteration: Re-Assessing CCS Project Risk Using New Data, #90103 (2010)

Ken Hnottavange-Telleena, Robert Finleyb, Ivan Krapacb, Randy Lockeb, Sallie Greenbergb, Scott Marstellerc, Jim Kirkseyc

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..., Champaign, IL 61820, USA b As part of the monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) kickoff meeting for the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project, we...

Abstract: Acquisition and In-Field Processing of a Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) to Determine Horizontal Kickoff Angle and Depth, by T. Rebec and M. Hall; #91016 (1992).

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First Experience of Use of Detailed Geological

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Extended Abstract: Revolution in Real Time Well Site Rock Properties

Guy Oliver, Lucy Plant

GCAGS Transactions

... for the lateral well and associated kickoff point and curve build. Key mineral assemblages (e.g., apatite, pyrite, dolomite, calcite, etc.) were identified...

Altamont-Bluebell: T. 1 N.-4 S., R. 2 E.-7 W., USB&M: Duchesne and Uintah Counties, Utah

DeForrest Smouse

Utah Geological Association

... and Wasatch is 38-45° API gravity. Pour point ranges from 85 to 115° F. Original Gas, Oil and Water Contact: Not applicable due to characteristics...

Using Structural Dip Modeling to Determine Structure and Stratigraphic Position, #40444 (2009)

Charles R. Berg and Andrew C. Newson

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... or subtracting a constant TST to the template such that it is aligned at a point common to both the template log and the correlation log in the modeled...

Abstract: Design, Implementation, and Completion of a Horizontal Tight Gas Wellbore - Case Study: Green River Basin, Wyoming, by R. L. Billingsley, L. W. Evans, T. M. Anderson, and R. E. Lengerich; #90959 (1995).

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Bartlett Flat Big Flat (Kane Springs Unit): T. 25-26 S., R. 18-20 E., SLB&M Grand & San Juan Counties, Utah

Kenneth W. Grove, Charles C. Horgan, Fernando E. Flores, Randal C. Bayne

Utah Geological Association

... within the thick salt sequence and to permit optimal drilling mechanics during the build from a kickoff point in Salt #19 to a landing in the Cane...

Cost Effective Horizontal Well Technology - Workshop Summary

R.G. "Bob" Knoll

PTTC

... at the kickoff point. The curve shape, use of tangents and pilot holes are examples of geo-steering to help find the target. Observations can include...

The Rod Guide System: To Extend the Run Time of Horizontal Rod Pumped Well

Muhamad Wildan

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... spacing of the rod guide based on the well trajectory data, max side load, critical point of friction between rod and tubing and maximum pump depth. 3...

Eagle Ford Horizontal Drilling Optimization in Karnes and DeWitt Counties

Kathryn Patton, Luke Walker

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... to the kickoff point (KOP) of the curve. After the vertical section was completed, the rig would trip out of the hole to pick up the second 8.75-in. BHA designed...

Gain/Loss Studies in the Texas Hill Country—Observations and Lessons Learned

J. Walker, D. Wierman

GCAGS Transactions

... and one downstream, and comparing the difference. If the downstream point has more flow, the stream is gaining. Conversely, if the downstream flow...

Floating Production Systems with Subsea Wells: Case History of a Marginal Field Development

Iwan D. Satiagunawan, A. C. Carl, P. G. Wybro

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... point oil. Oil is transferred by a small shuttle tanker to a nearby single point moored storage/exporting tanker. A unique system is employed...

Analysis of Formation Factor for Trajectory Deviation in Directional Drilling Well X Field Y

Mohammad Reiza, Cindy Annisa Firdausiah

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... was conducted by directional drilling type S with TD of 13891.23 ft MD. Kickoff point (KOP) and the desired Build Up Rate can be determined when the North...

Pushing the Production Limits in a Complex Channel Sand Reservoir … A Case Study

Nurul Hasani, Ferry Syafrian, Prasetyo Hadi, Tubagus Nasirudin, Adjie Setiawan, Julianta Parlindungan Panjaitan, Yus Willian, Laurence Reynolds

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... below, and the resistivity of the layer in which the well is being drilled. (Figure 8). The inversion is done point by point, while drilling – finding...

The Challenge of Deep Well Drilling at White River Dome, Northwest, Colorado - A Planning and Driling History of Trend, PArker Unit No. 1-A-20

John Luchetta

Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists

... operation at kickoff point No. 1 (KOP No. 1) was part of the planned procedure involved in locating the target area after logging and reducing the size...

Artificial Lift Selection and Its Applications for Deep Horizontal Wells in the Unconventional Reservoirs

Piyush Pankaj, Katherine Escobar Patron, Haidan Lu

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... the unit on an incline in the straight tangent section of the wellbore curve around the kickoff point. Special deviation analysis includes maximum DLS...

A Case History of Exploratory Horizontal Drilling in the Bakken Formation; Ceylon Bakken Sand Pool, Southeast Saskatchewan

D. Campbell, D. Bryan, B. Hebner

Williston Basin Symposium

...) to attempt a lateral kickoff at higher structural position and further from the basement faults, to minimizing the risk of encountering...

Geo-Engineered Performance in One of the Largest Tight Oil Multi-Well Pads in Asia

Bo Chen, Fujian Ma, Yanlu Li, Hailong Yuan, Zhijun Li, Wei Zheng, Dengsheng Li, Yong Wang, Li Ding, Yongkang Wang, Peng Li

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... exposure to the target interval, negative sections are implemented. This technique brings the kickoff or landing point closer to the vertical portion...

Flow Regulation in Horizontal Wells: Evaluating a Tailpipe System Designed to Optimize Artificial Lift Performance in Horizontal Wells

Natasha Dye, Dave Kimery, Courtney Gallo

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

...-sectional area which subsequently increases fluid velocity up to the pump. Running the tailpipe down to the kickoff point allows the system to draw fluid...

Section Four: Geologic Techniques for Operations on Diapiric Structures

New Orleans Geological Society

... relative to the geology and the accumulation pattern. Some of the more common profiles are:1. drilled vertical to kickoff point (KOP) and after desired...

High Capacity Artificial Lift Alternatives in the Offshore Environment

William B. Cline, David W. Garford

Indonesian Petroleum Association

... the impact of very high offshore well servicing costs. In this context, single point injection gas lift can frequently be recommended where high kick-off...

A New Approach to Geosteering in Emerging Unconventional Plays

Peter Kowalchuk, Shiblee Hashem

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... represents drilling the well from inclinations of zero (0) degrees, passing the kickoff point (KOP), and up to midway in the curve or approximately...