This paper discusses recent multilateral technology developed for operators in the Middle East. It highlights the continuous improvement of multilateral technology by demonstrating how application of multilateral well strategy is a proven and reliable method to reduce time‑intensive operations by eliminating additional vertical wellbore sections and using existing surface infrastructure. Wells originally planned as a single wellbore or a simple dual lateral are now drilled and completed using intelligent flow control and, in some cases, installations with pressure‑controlled junctions.
Introduction
Multilateral installations in the Middle East have seen sustained success for more than 20 years. While early multilateral wells were rudimentary in their construction and capabilities, multilateral systems continue to evolve to meet new challenges faced by operators.
