Wells – Processes – Parallel string or multiple completion well
Patent
1992-08-07
1994-07-05
Neuder, William P.
Wells
Processes
Parallel string or multiple completion well
166 50, 1661776, E21B 4314
Patent
active
053259246
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a plurality of methods and devices are provided for solving important and serious problems posed by lateral (and especially multilateral) completion in a wellbore including methods and devices for re-entering selected lateral wells to perform completions work, additional drilling, or remedial and stimulation work. Methods and devices are described for assisting in the location and re-entry of lateral wells using a guide or mandrel structure. Preferably, the re-entry methods of this invention permit the bore size of the lateral wells to be the same or substantially the same bore size as the vertical wells.
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Bangert Daniel S.
Curington Alfred R.
White L. Cameron
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Neuder William P.
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