Directional Drilling Definition and Description

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What is the primary purpose of a directional well?

To minimize the number of surface locations required
To reach a target location that is laterally displaced from the surface location (correct)
To drill a straight vertical hole
To maximize the depth of the well

What is the initial orientation of a typical directional well?

Horizontal
Curved
Deviated
Vertical (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'kick off' in a directional well?

To stabilize the well bore
To increase the depth of the well
To change the direction of the well to reach the target location (correct)
To reduce the angle of the well

What is a key benefit of using a directional well?

Accessing reserves that cannot be reached with a vertical well (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of lateral displacement for a directional well?

500 to 5,000 feet (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does directional drilling allow to be drilled into a reservoir from a single platform?

Multiple wells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using directional drilling in reservoir exploitation?

Improved efficiency in well exploitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does directional drilling contribute to cost reduction in well drilling operations?

Reduces the need for multiple platforms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of wells can be drilled into a reservoir using directional drilling?

Vertical and horizontal wells (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does directional drilling enhance the production capabilities of a single platform?

Enables access to more sections of the reservoir (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of controlled directional drilling?

Deviate the wellbore along a planned course (A) Signup and view all the answers

In directional drilling, what does the term 'target location' refer to?

The final destination of the drilling operation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drilling a hole in controlled directional drilling?

To achieve the intended purpose of the wellbore (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does science play in controlled directional drilling?

Science assists in planning a course for the wellbore (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does controlled directional drilling differ from traditional vertical drilling?

In controlled directional drilling, the wellbore follows a planned course unlike vertical drilling (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the starting point of the wellbore deviation?

Kickoff (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why would a non-vertical (deviated) well be drilled?

Inaccessible locations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for drilling a new hole near the bottom of an existing borehole?

Sidetracking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to various reasons for drilling a non-vertical well?

Sidetracking (D) Signup and view all the answers

In directional drilling, what is the term used to describe locations that cannot be reached by vertical wells?

Stva+ location (D) Signup and view all the answers