METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING A PARTIALLY FORMED HYDROCARBON WELL FOR EVALUATION AND WELL PLANNING REFINEMENT

摘要

A method and system for testing a partially formed well (10) includes forming a first well bore (14) intersecting a subterranean formation (12). The first well bore (14) includes a portion of a planned well having a first configuration. A production characteristic of the subterranean formation (12) is tested through the first well bore (14) in the first configuration. The first well bore (14) is reconfigured to a second configuration different from the first configuration. The production characteristic of the subterranean formation (12) is re-tested through the first well bore (14) in the second configuration. Further formation of the planned well is planned based on testing of the subterranean formation (12) through the first well bore (14) in the first and second configurations.