Proven Best Practices - December 2014
December 2014 - Volume 9 Issue 10

Channel Long Reach

The Plunge

That Newsletter Guy
Channel Long Reach
Horizontal Multi-Fractured Wells in Channels



Found a channel that’s only 100 m wide? Try using a horizontal well in it.

Horizontal multi-fractured wells are a great solution for narrow channels. Recently some operators have been using this solution in the Countess field.

The best use of horizontal wells may be in narrow channels. The linear nature of a horizontal well suits a narrow channel and can very efficiently drain such a feature.

Not only does a horizontal well reduce the surface disturbance, but it can boost recovery in narrow channel features.

Few geologists are comfortable drilling a well toward the edge of a linear feature. Surprises at the edge can be costly and humiliating.

However a horizontal well drilled down the center of a narrow channel feature can be fractured multiple times to reach out toward the edge of the linear sand body.

Using measurement while drilling (MWD) may allow the drill bit to follow a high perm streak down the middle of a channel feature. This can keep the main hole in the best reservoir relying on the multiple fractures to access edge resources.
 
~Granger J. Low
MetroPetro
 

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Brandon Low has worked in various capacities at Proven Reserves since 2000 and is currently the communications editor and administration manager.

Brandon was born and raised in Calgary, but has also lived abroad in Japan and the USA for several years.

Brandon studied Japanese and Communications at Brigham Young University, and though he works in communications, he enjoys keeping up with his Japanese as well. He has worked on Proven’s newsletter and marketing efforts since 2003.

In his spare time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, visiting new places, and creating and appreciating art in many forms. He also enjoys video gaming when he has the time. Brandon’s favourite holiday is Christmas, and least favourite holiday is his birthday.

Brandon says his goals are to help increase Proven Reserves’ value for our clients, and help build bridges in the industry. He also hopes to one day become a waterpark connoisseur.

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