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Well Path Optimization

Well Path Optimization is a computational method in horizontal drilling that systematically determines the most efficient trajectory for a wellbore by minimizing drilling costs, avoiding geological obstacles, and maximizing hydrocarbon recovery while adhering to operational and geomechanical constraints.

66

Publications

2.7K

Citations

207

Authors

68

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

29

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Publications

66

Optimization of Nonconventional Well Type, Location, and Trajectory

B. Yeten, Louis J. Durlofsky, Khalid Aziz · SPE Journal · 2003 · 309 citations

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On optimization algorithms for the reservoir oil well placement problem

Wolfgang Bangerth, Héctor Klíe, Mary F. Wheeler et al. · Computational Geosciences · 2006 · 275 citations

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Designing Well Paths to Reduce Drag and Torque

Michael C. Sheppard, C. J. Wick, T. M. Burgess · SPE Drilling Engineering · 1987 · 214 citations

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Optimization of Nonconventional Well Type, Location and Trajectory

B. Yeten, Louis J. Durlofsky, Khalid Aziz · SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition · 2002 · 113 citations

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Rain optimization algorithm (ROA): A new metaheuristic method for drilling optimization solutions

Ali Reza Moazzeni, Ehsan Khamehchi · Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering · 2020 · 98 citations

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Authors

207

  1. LJ
    Louis J. Durlofsky

    Stanford University, United States

    6 publications · 494 citations

    5

    h-index

  2. BY
    B. Yeten

    Stanford University, United States

    4 publications · 458 citations

    4

    h-index

  3. AC
    Albert C. Reynolds

    University of Tulsa, United States

    3 publications · 100 citations

    3

    h-index

  4. KA
    Khalid Aziz

    Stanford University, United States

    3 publications · 440 citations

    3

    h-index

  5. VM
    Vahid Mansouri

    EDF Energy (United Kingdom), United Kingdom

    2 publications · 96 citations

    2

    h-index

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Institutions

68

  1. Amirkabir University of Technology

    Tehran, Iran

    4 h-index

    8 publications

    442 citations

  2. Halliburton (United Kingdom)

    Arbroath, United Kingdom

    4 h-index

    6 publications

    103 citations

  3. China University of Petroleum, Beijing

    Beijing, China

    3 h-index

    8 publications

    219 citations

  4. University of Tulsa

    Tulsa, United States

    3 h-index

    7 publications

    250 citations

  5. China National Petroleum Corporation (China)

    Beijing, China

    2 h-index

    7 publications

    165 citations

  6. Equinor (Norway)

    Stavanger, Norway

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    59 citations

  7. Chevron (Netherlands)

    Rotterdam, Netherlands

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    422 citations

  8. EDF Energy (United Kingdom)

    London, United Kingdom

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    96 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

    15 publications · 622 citations

    14

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  2. Computational Geosciences

    4 publications · 313 citations

    4

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  3. SPE Journal

    4 publications · 368 citations

    4

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  4. SPE Drilling & Completion

    2 publications · 34 citations

    2

    h-index

  5. SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference

    Conference · 2 publications · 38 citations

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