February 2015
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Successful lateral well placement using optimal bit design and underreamer with real-time communications

A new, integrated underreamer, with real-time communications, was used to underream 6,555 ft in a North Sea well with minimal vibrations. An in-gauge borehole made it easy for successful running, rotation and cementing of a 4,300-ft liner.
Barzin Chiniwala / Baker Hughes, a GE Company Steve Radford / Baker Hughes, a GE Company

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