Directional well
Depiction of a directional well.
Line (a) is an imaginary line representing the True vertical depth, while line (b) is the borehole itself, and its length is called the measured depth
Line (a) is an imaginary line representing the True vertical depth, while line (b) is the borehole itself, and its length is called the measured depth
A directional well is an oil industry term for an oil well with a borehole that deviates from a vertically straight line. This is normally an intentional decision and done purposefully, to hit several target sands, for instance.
References
- Directional well, Oilfield Glossary, Schlumberger
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