3:33 The challenge
- →Intercept a shallow target well from a closely-spaced offset well.
- →Wells only ~20 ft apart at surface; very shallow target (~650–700 ft).
- →Tight, low-margin geometry demanding precise ranging and steering.
Our solution
Gunnar engineered the intercept-well plan and ranging program (IGRF-2020 referenced): the offset well steered to the target with magnetic ranging from a ~20 ft surface offset on a minimum-curvature trajectory to a controlled shallow intercept.
Shallow, close-proximity intercept, engineered for a first-pass connection
The result
~20 ft
well spacing, shallow intercept at ~650–700 ft
- ·Designed the intercept-well trajectory and survey program
- ·Magnetic-ranging plan referenced to IGRF-2020 with gyro / MWD
- ·Shallow target (~650–700 ft MD) from a ~20 ft surface offset
- ·Minimum-curvature plan for a controlled close-proximity intercept
Ranging
AMR + PMR
Deployment
BHA While Drilling
Re-entry
Yes
Location
Oklahoma, USA
Year
2024
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