First Horizontal Water Injectors in Prudhoe Bay Field, Alaska

Abstract

Summary Water injection into horizontal wells is a new and distinct technology, where success will often depend on the management of thermal fractures. This paper describes the background, planning, drilling, completion, and results of the first two high-angle water injection wells in the Prudhoe Bay field. The procedures described resulted in re-establishing injection in the correct zone, achievement of target rates and good injection profiles.