| BMP ID: |
8598 |
| Title: |
Increase production over vertical wells using coiled-tube methods coupled with underbalanced drilling |
| Text: |
Coiled Tube and Slimhole drilling: Coiled-tube methods, coupled with underbalanced drilling have been known to increase production over vertical wells. They also use smaller wellpads, produce less toxic waste and are quieter than conventional drilling. |
| Source Publication Name: |
Drilling Smarter: Using Directional Drilling to Reduce Oil and Gas Impacts in the Intermountain West |
| Citation Section: |
Appendix B: Emerging Technologies Compatible with Directional Drilling |
| Citation Page: |
21 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
| Timing: |
• Drilling
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance
P.O. Box 1512
Laramie, Wyoming 82073 United States |
| Phone: | (307) 742-7978 |
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| Fax: | (307) 742-7989 |
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| Categories: |
Wildlife
Noise
Land Surface Disturbance
Human Health and Safety
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| Location: |
Western Region |
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| General Comments: |
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| Date Entered: |
2011-04-27 16:15 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-04-28 12:41 UTC |
