Application and Cognition of Unconventional Horizontal Well Drilling Technology in Shengli Oilfield

Abstract:

Long Horizontal Section Well has been an important way to explore deficient oil/gas field. Relative drilling technology has developed rapidly in recent years in China. This article puts focus on the methodology of well plan, trajectory control and matched tools and application situation of drilling fluid and drilling equipment for long horizontal section well. Based on the analysis of drilling and completion technical difficulties, suitability of some well design methods such as catenary curve used to decline friction and torque have been discussed, and even more practical means proven in many designs have been recommended. After introducing the drilling capability of the long horizontal-section well, the article indicated some special characteristic of the horizontal section wells and difference from ERD wells. Consequently, some advice is given on the definition and development of the drilling technology of long horizontal section wells.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 318)
• Pages: 513-518
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.318.513
• Online since: May 2013
• Authors: Hong Bo Niu, Hong Shan Zhao, Ji Fei Cao
• Keywords: Cognition, Definition, Key Point, Long Horizontal Section well

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