Challenge: Account for uncertainty in
formation dip and other challenges in placing a highly deviated well in the
target zones of a reservoir.
Solution:
- Evaluate formation dip uncertainty using adnVISION azimuthal density
neutron service and the ImPulse integrated MWD platform
- Determine optimal well placement using Petrel E&P software
platform and eXpandBG near-wellbore to reservoir-scale modeling software
- Maintain directional control using a PowerDrive rotary steerable
system
Results:
- Correlated existing seismic data with real-time formation dip while
drilling for accurate geosteering
- Optimally placed the deviated well in the target zones without
failures or sidetracks
- Avoided the water-saturated zone while drilling