Geosteering Laterals Critical To The Success Of Horizontal Wells

摘要

Across the country, horizontal drilling has become the norm for many operators looking to drill and produce in conventional and unconventional zones. Many operators agree that how the well is drilled is a key factor in that well's overall production. For drilling laterals, geosteering is a crucial element in the process. Using geological markers to help pinpoint and visualize the right spot in the reservoir and keep the bit in that spot for thousands of feet can be a daunting task for geologists. The drilling engineer, meanwhile, is faced with weighing the goals of the team while keeping costs down and still drilling a profitable well. Navigating this delicate balance can be difficult at times. A group of geosteering experts provided two days of technical content in Wichita, Ks.