Case Study Shell Nigeria

Horizontal completions, ESS or slotted/predrilled liners

Well Completion PI/ft

F1-1 4” ESS 0.45
F1-2 Conslot liner/predrilled liner 0.17
F1-3 Slotted liner 0.04
F1-4 Slotted liner 0.18
F1-5 Predrilled liner 0.15
F2-1 4” ESS 0.57

• ESS values are much larger (3-4 times) than

the other horizontal wells in the same sand
body.
– Why? Damage, plugging and skin.
OTC 15131

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