Horizontal Succeeds Where Vertical Fails
This article discusses just a few of the hundreds of projects where horizontal remediation wells were installed to expedite site closure and ultimately save millions of dollars for end users.
This article discusses just a few of the hundreds of projects where horizontal remediation wells were installed to expedite site closure and ultimately save millions of dollars for end users.
Drilling plans can include drilling method selection, drilling tooling selection, pipe size selection, well screen target depth identification, safety procedures, equipment staging locations, well layout, investigation derived waste management, site-specific protocol, QA/QC, and much more.
There is a wide range and varying depth of knowledge about directional drilling in the construction industry. We know that sometimes you may need to explain to a client or coworker why you want to recommend directional drilling for a site, and as simple as it may seem, it can often be a challenge to do so quickly and clearly when the other party is new to the concept.
It is imperative that the selected drilling fluid(s) build the bore path to: 1) prevent formation damage; 2) enable safe cost-efficient drilling/well installation; and 3) prevent bio-fouling.
The most important determining factors affecting the long-term performance of horizontal remediation wells are the drilling methods and well-development techniques used to install the wells.
Make use of proprietary horizontal sampling tools developed and refined to enable environmental consultants to screen soils during the installation process of horizontal remediation wells.
Using their proprietary custom well screen design technology, a site-specific screen design was developed to deal with the tight lithology at the site. The consultant, having evaluated the various available options, determined that a horizontal MPE well would allow them the best chance for success.
A single custom-engineered horizontal well that is designed to meet a project’s site-specific criteria often exceeds the
performance of five or more vertical wells.
Directional Technologies understands that no two sites are the same and there is no one-size-fits-all approach that will work effectively for every project. In this article, we review two projects of drastically different scales to demonstrate how horizontal wells solved challenges for both the consultants and their clients and provided cost-effective solutions.
Diligent consultants are often rewarded for remedial actions that can both save money on implementation and avoid costs from disrupting operations at active commercial and industrial sites.
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