Abstract:One of the more extensive uses of directional drilling anywhere in the world has been in the development of the East Wilmington Oil Field in Long Beach, California. The average well is deviated from vertical in excess of 50° and wells with a maximum deviation in the 70° to 80° range are not uncommon before they are dropped off to 50° or less when penetrating the completion interval. Over 780 wells have been drilled in this field to date, requiring the highest degree of control and accuracy in order to avoid in… Show more
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