Energy Harvesting for Downhole Applications in Open-hole Multilaterals

Abstract

Abstract This paper addresses the need and challenges associated with the energy harvesting methods in the downhole multilateral openhole horizontal well environment. The need for downhole energy harvesting is discussed and the functional requirements are established. Different means of energy harvesting that are available in either or both flowing and shut-in conditions are presented and the possibility of using them in the downhole horizontal wells for long-term monitoring and control systems is evaluated.