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Multilateral wells with smart completions controlled by different flow-control technologies offer great operational flexibility, with each lateral able to be operated and optimized independently.

The complete paper evaluates optimization techniques to develop, or support, business cases for intelligent or smart wells.

This paper demonstrates how the latest generation of connections has been tested and validated to extreme loads before being installed in the wellbore.

A North Sea field development included installation of long 4½-in. completion liners in the horizontal reservoir sections of each well. To minimize overall risk, the operator planned to use managed-pressure drilling (MPD).

This paper presents full-scale tests that show it is possible to obtain good cement placement when the tubing is left in the hole.

A field well was designed, built, and used to demonstrate the concept of real-time monitoring of the flow of drilling mud and smart cement and the hardening of the cement in place.

Momentum is building for what is being called the “peak demand” theory—that before too long global oil demand will begin to fall.

This paper discusses an expandable-liner-hanger (ELH) system that provides liner rotation during the liner deployment and the cementing operation while providing a hydraulically energized liner-top seal upon setting.

SPE’s newly launched technical section will provide a central hub for questions, answers, discussion, collaboration, and networking around unmanned systems for the oil and gas industry.

A test-case study (Norne E-segment), based on field data of an offshore Norway brownfield, was organized to evaluate and compare mathematical methods for history matching and strategies for optimal production or enhanced oil recovery (EOR).