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    Comparison of Multilateral Completion Scenarios and Their Application

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    SPE 38493 Society of Petroleum Engineers Comparison of Multilateral Completion Scenarios and Their Application Cliff Hogg/Baker Oil Tools Cony 197 Soca Pavoni Engen pan tenon ohne Een Centar at ‘rman tonnes on Sera scone oe svn ete pp 9 Bao maiiacsmacmanemerraess Abstract the evoion of rile technology has created age Yavationin completion styles for mulitera wells; Many af Me methads ore snp ad base while ater are much more omplan These complex completions allow the ise of tolralsinssmach ede ange of wel scenarios ut they Tha eustes new anay of caces consers and rake Ts fever outing aed categorise the various alien) Brnions that have emerged and the. aivenages and advantages of each tn addition, the reservoir ond proiveton parameters that ines the fal mutter motion See wb dscured Introduction Multilateral wells in their most simple form have been utilized in the oil and gas industry since the 1950's. These early multilateral systems, however, were only suitable in their application to a small segment of wells. Fortunately, over the last few years, drilling and completion technigues have improved to the point that an ever increasing variety of wells can now be completed as a multilateral. The challenge is becoming a question not of whether a multilateral system is available, but rather # question of what type of multilateral, if any, is best suited to the reservoir and production demands. When considering a muttilateral completion, five parameters merit particular attention: Reservoir Suitability, The goal of the multilateral system is to maximize production from the reservoir with a minimum increase in drilling and completion costs. This requirement can be satisfied in one of two ways: 1. The multilateral can be constructed with all production bores located in a single producing formation. This allows an optimized drainage pattem, greater fracture exposure, and a decreased probability of water or gas cconing due to drandown, 215 ‘The multilateral can be completed with the production bores located in separate producing formations. This allows marginal formations to be produced that otherwise could not be economically completed. In most cases, @ multilateral well will cost more to construct than a single vertical or horizontal bore. Economic benefits will be derived primarily fom increased production andior reserves. To ensure such benefits, it is vitally important to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the reservoir mechanics, and to use that knowledge and understanding to design multilateral completions from the reservoir up. Formation Characteristics at the Lateral Bore Kick-Off Junctions. As with conventional wells, the wellbore stability ‘must be considered when choosing whether or not to case the hole, In addition, with a multilateral system, the geology at the junction of the lateral bores must also be closely scruiinized. The most flexible multilateral completions are those designed with the junction kick-off point located in a strong, competent, consolidated formation, However, if geology or other downhole conditions preclude this ideal scenario, mechanical support and, perhaps, hydraulic isolation rust be included as part of the completion design. Even if the lateral junction is initially competent, the completion design must take into consideration how the formation will respond as the well is produced and pressure drawdown occurs. It is not ‘enough to just provide support daring the inital few months of the well production; multilaterals must be designed for the life of the well. If the junction formation cannot retain its integrity as pressure drawdown occurs, hydraulic isolation of the junction may need to be considered. Production Mechanics, Production mechanics, as well as regulatory and environmental requirements, exert strong influence on multilateral completion design, particularly as regards zonal isolation. Any of these factors, either individually or in combination, may necessitate isolated, dual- string production to surface when the production is from multiple reservoirs. On the other hand, casing and tubular sizing and uphole equipment needs often dictate that production be commingled at the lateral junction and produced up a single string. Currently, multilateral systems are available to meet either commingled or isolated, dual-string 2 CUFF HoGs SPE 38403, production needs. Commingled production typically allows ‘greater multilateral design flexibility; however, both systems have pros and cons, Re-entry capability. A final consideration when designing a multilateral completion is the potential need for future workovers requiring re-entry into one or more of the production bores. It is certainly easier to design a multilateral system when re-entry is not an issue. However, optimum well life is often achievable only through periodic cleanouts or stimulations, which require re-entry. At present, multilateral ‘options for re-entry applications include advanced-complexity, designs that offer selective through-tubing re-entry into all production bores. Muttilateral Levels of Complexity and Completion Scenarios Although today’s drilling technology plays a part in the multilateral process, it is important to note that the differentiation between the various multilateral systems is primarily a matter of the completion itself, The most simple ‘multilateral from a drilling standpoint is not much different from the drilling of very complex multilateral. However, the completion equipment between these two systems will have very little in common. The risk involved will also vary Grastically. In order to properly categorize the various multilateral systems, it is necessary to first break the multilateral completion process into levels as a function of increasing risk and complexi Level 1. The most simple of all rutilaceal systems utilizes, multiple drainage legs drilled from an open hole mainbore. ‘The lateralis drilled using standard drilling techniques; there {is no mechanical support or hydraulic isolation provided, and little or no completion equipment involved. In the 1980s, as horizontal drilling evolved, level | MutlicLateral completions became common and to date, literally hundreds of this type of mutilateral have been completed, The advantage t0 this, system is its low cost and simplicity. There is no milling requited, no whipstocks to retrieve, no liners to cement, and no production control equipment to install. There are several

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