--> Abstract: Horizontal Well Planning, by F. J. Schuh; #91004 (1991)
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SCHUH, FRANK J., Drilling Technology, Inc., Plano, TX

Interest in horizontal drilling has exploded at a rate Previous HitwellNext Hit above even the most optimistic projections. Certainly, this technique will not end with the Bakken and Austin Chalk plays. However, future reservoirs will undoubtedly require much more complicated Previous HitwellTop designs and multi-disciplined technical interaction than has been used so far. The horizontal drilling costs are too high to permit resolving of all the technical issues by trial and error. A multi-disciplinary team approach will be required in order for horizontal drilling to achieve its economic potential.

 

AAPG Search and Discovery Article #91004 © 1991 AAPG Annual Convention Dallas, Texas, April 7-10, 1991 (2009)