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AbstractA new development strategy used by Saudi Aramco for carbonate reservoirs is to drill multilateral, extended reach, horizontal and fishbone wells. This strategy has a significant impact on reducing the development cost per bbl of oil produced, by drilling less wells and requiring less offshore platforms. This is also applied for the development of carbonate reservoirs in highly populated areas.Drilling multilateral wells is intended to maximize reservoir drainage and minimize water … Show more
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