Unlocking Production Potential: First Successful Deployment of Multilateral Completion Feed-Through Selective Lateral Access Window with Intelligent Completion
Haidar Alraml, Suresh Jacob, Danang R. Widjaja, Abdulrakeeb Almasri · International Petroleum Technology Conference · 2025
Abstract The continuous advancement of multilateral completion technology has significantly transformed the oil and gas sector by enabling access to the reservoir. This has resulted in a substantial influence on production capacity. This abstract analyzes the latest progress in multilateral completion technology, specifically highlighting the incorporation of intelligent completion systems and lateral access throughout the lifespan of the well. The monitoring system has effectively utilized the acquired data, resulting in an improved accuracy and efficiency. The efficacy of the Multilateral selective lateral access window has been demonstrated over the last few decades. It has successfully identified reservoir problems and implementing necessary measures based on obtained data. A substantial advancement in this field has been made by the creation of an advanced completion lateral access window. This window enables the placement of the PDHG and flow control devices below, and in close proximity to the reservoir. Consequently, there has been an improvement in the monitoring and control of the main bore. This innovation led to a substantial revolution in the implementation of drilling and completion deployment. Practical knowledge has demonstrated that the integration of intelligent completion technology into gas and oil wells enables precise evaluation and strategic planning through the utilization of predictive analytics. By utilizing these analytics, one can gain a more profound comprehension of the reservoir's behavior. This allows for predicting its future performance and devise a proactive strategy for decision-making that will maximize the effectiveness of the well and the entire field. This ultimately leads to enhanced economic recovery and advantageous outcomes. The well has been granted favorable conditions because of the most recent development of a multilateral lateral access window, which enables access for any essential operation in order to maximize its capabilities. Preventing the necessity for well completion removal while enabling well access is a critical element in extending the well's operational lifespan. The progress made in multilateral technology has significantly expanded the practicality and relevance of the information, consequently improving the implementation of intelligent completion. Significant advancements in this field are made possible by the Feed-Through selective lateral access window, which grants access for any required intervention for the duration of the well's existence. This paper will focus on the recent development in multilateral completion technology, with a special emphasis on the capability to access both laterals in wells completed with intelligent completion.