Open AccessStatus Report A Review of Slimhole Drilling
Author(s) -
Tao Zhu,
H.B. Carroll
Publication year - 1994
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/860574
Subject(s) - drilling , petroleum engineering , technology development , measurement while drilling , directional drilling , geology , engineering , computer science , manufacturing engineering , mechanical engineering
This 1994 report reviews the various applications of slimhole technology including for exploration in remote areas, low-cost development wells, reentering existing wells, and horizontal and multilateral drilling. Advantages of slimholes to regular holes are presented. Limitations and disadvantages of slimholes are also discussed. In 1994, slimhole drilling was still an ongoing development technology. (DJE 2005