Geometrical optimization of multi-well trajectories
US7684929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/305
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A novel method is presented to automatically design a multi-well development plan given a set of previously interpreted subsurface targets. This method identifies the optimal plan by minimizing the total cost as a function of existing and required new platforms, the number of wells, and the drilling cost of each of the wells. The cost of each well is a function of the well path and the overall complexity of the well.
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