Patent classifications
E03B3/15
INCREASING PRODUCTION FROM WATER WELLS
A method of increasing production from at least one target wellbore can include drilling at least one offset wellbore having at least one horizontal portion in at least one aquifer, and intersecting the target wellbore with the offset wellbore. A water well system for improved production from at least one target wellbore can include at least one offset wellbore, the offset wellbore including at least one horizontal portion positioned in at least one aquifer, and at least one intersection between the offset wellbore and the target wellbore. Ranging equipment in the target and/or offset wellbore may be used to steer a coiled tubing drilling BHA in the offset wellbore toward the target wellbore.
INCREASING PRODUCTION FROM WATER WELLS
A method of increasing production from at least one target wellbore can include drilling at least one offset wellbore having at least one horizontal portion in at least one aquifer, and intersecting the target wellbore with the offset wellbore. A water well system for improved production from at least one target wellbore can include at least one offset wellbore, the offset wellbore including at least one horizontal portion positioned in at least one aquifer, and at least one intersection between the offset wellbore and the target wellbore. Ranging equipment in the target and/or offset wellbore may be used to steer a coiled tubing drilling BHA in the offset wellbore toward the target wellbore.
ACCESSING WELLS BELOW AN OBSTRUCTION OR DISCONTINUITY
A system can include a tubular string with a drilling bottom hole assembly connected at a distal end of a coiled tubing including a communication line permitting communication between surface instrumentation and the drilling bottom hole assembly, and the drilling bottom hole assembly including an orienter and ranging equipment. The tubular string is positioned in an intercept wellbore which intersects a target wellbore downhole of an obstruction that prevents access to the target wellbore downhole of the obstruction. A method can include drilling an intercept wellbore outward from an original wellbore, after an obstruction is introduced between the original wellbore and a target wellbore, and intersecting the target wellbore with the intercept wellbore, so that fluid communication is provided between the intercept and target wellbores.
COILED TUBING CONVEYED ELECTRICAL ORIENTER
A bottom hole assembly can include a cable head configured to connect the bottom hole assembly to a cable in a coiled tubing, an electrical orienter to rotate multiple sensor packages downhole, and multiple conductors extending between the cable head and the sensor packages via the electrical orienter. A method can include connecting a bottom hole assembly to a coiled tubing, the bottom hole assembly comprising an electrical orienter, a sensor package including ranging equipment, a fluid motor and a drill bit, deploying the coiled tubing and the bottom hole assembly into the well, activating the electrical orienter to rotate the ranging equipment, and then drilling an offset wellbore toward a target wellbore located using the ranging equipment. An electrical orienter can include an electric motor, a flow path extending completely longitudinally through the electrical orienter, and multiple conductors extending completely longitudinally through the electrical orienter.
Assessing and remediating well clogging from mobile particles, systems, apparatuses, and methods
Methods and systems to assess clogging associated with a first well perform steps in order. A first well in maintained a quiescent state for a period of time. Water is not pumped from the first well in the quiescent state. A pump attached to the first well is turned to an ON state. Water is pumped from the first well during the ON state. A water sample is received from the first well during the ON state. The water sample is collected during a time period corresponding to a surge in mobile particles. A first concentration of mobile particles is determined during the surge. The first concentration of mobile particles is analyzed for clogging specific information related to a state of clogging associated with the first well.
Assessing and remediating well clogging from mobile particles, systems, apparatuses, and methods
Methods and systems to assess clogging associated with a first well perform steps in order. A first well in maintained a quiescent state for a period of time. Water is not pumped from the first well in the quiescent state. A pump attached to the first well is turned to an ON state. Water is pumped from the first well during the ON state. A water sample is received from the first well during the ON state. The water sample is collected during a time period corresponding to a surge in mobile particles. A first concentration of mobile particles is determined during the surge. The first concentration of mobile particles is analyzed for clogging specific information related to a state of clogging associated with the first well.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for changing a primary extraction location from an aquifer utilizing a custom extended pump sleeve (CEPS)
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for changing a primary extraction location from an aquifer. An elongate tube-like structure has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adapted to attach to a well pump above an intake of the well pump. The lower end is adapted to receive water from the aquifer for the well pump. A length of the elongate tube-like structure is longer than the well pump and extends to a depth below a motor configured with the well pump.
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for changing a primary extraction location from an aquifer utilizing a custom extended pump sleeve (CEPS)
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed for changing a primary extraction location from an aquifer. An elongate tube-like structure has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end is adapted to attach to a well pump above an intake of the well pump. The lower end is adapted to receive water from the aquifer for the well pump. A length of the elongate tube-like structure is longer than the well pump and extends to a depth below a motor configured with the well pump.
Accessing wells below an obstruction or discontinuity
A system can include a tubular string with a drilling bottom hole assembly connected at a distal end of a coiled tubing including a communication line permitting communication between surface instrumentation and the drilling bottom hole assembly, and the drilling bottom hole assembly including an orienter and ranging equipment. The tubular string is positioned in an intercept wellbore which intersects a target wellbore downhole of an obstruction that prevents access to the target wellbore downhole of the obstruction. A method can include drilling an intercept wellbore outward from an original wellbore, after an obstruction is introduced between the original wellbore and a target wellbore, and intersecting the target wellbore with the intercept wellbore, so that fluid communication is provided between the intercept and target wellbores.
Accessing wells below an obstruction or discontinuity
A system can include a tubular string with a drilling bottom hole assembly connected at a distal end of a coiled tubing including a communication line permitting communication between surface instrumentation and the drilling bottom hole assembly, and the drilling bottom hole assembly including an orienter and ranging equipment. The tubular string is positioned in an intercept wellbore which intersects a target wellbore downhole of an obstruction that prevents access to the target wellbore downhole of the obstruction. A method can include drilling an intercept wellbore outward from an original wellbore, after an obstruction is introduced between the original wellbore and a target wellbore, and intersecting the target wellbore with the intercept wellbore, so that fluid communication is provided between the intercept and target wellbores.