Review of Downhole Wireless Communication Techniques

For openhole horizontal wells, providing power and data through an umbilical is very challenging. Wireless communication is the essential component of any downhole monitoring-and-control solution. A wireless solution can also significantly reduce the complexity and cost associated with the wired solutions. In this paper, various wireless communication techniques are classified and an extensive review of state-of-the-art downhole applications is presented.

Introduction

Long-term reservoir monitoring remains one of the critical requirements for the effective development and optimization of oil and gas reservoirs.