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HORIZONTAL WELL COMPLETION [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
DEF

The preparatory phase of oil and gas extraction from horizontal wells, including installation of equipment and other activities.

CONT

The technology of horizontal well completions was first adapted for shale gas development to provide increased wellbore exposure to the reservoir area while allowing for a reduced number of surface locations in the urban areas of the Ft. Worth Basin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
DEF

Phase préparatoire qui comprend l'installation d'équipement et d'autres opérations pour l'extraction de gaz à partir de puits horizontaux.

Spanish

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