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Import Sidetracks To Petrel

This document provides instructions for importing sidetrack deviation files into Petrel such that the branch information is set automatically. It specifies that the deviation file should contain a header line for each well with the sidetrack identified using a % sign. It also notes that the sidetrack data must include at least one point that intersects the main well path to define the tie-in location. The procedure involves selecting the deviation file in Petrel, choosing the X, Y, TVD data format, and clicking OK to import the file and automatically generate the branch information.

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Import Sidetracks To Petrel

This document provides instructions for importing sidetrack deviation files into Petrel such that the branch information is set automatically. It specifies that the deviation file should contain a header line for each well with the sidetrack identified using a % sign. It also notes that the sidetrack data must include at least one point that intersects the main well path to define the tie-in location. The procedure involves selecting the deviation file in Petrel, choosing the X, Y, TVD data format, and clicking OK to import the file and automatically generate the branch information.

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Import sidetracks to Petrel

Import sidetracks: additions to Petrel HelpManual

This document clarifies in more detail the procedure how to


import sidetrack deviation files to Petrel.

Sidetracks can be imported into Petrel, such that the branch


information is set automatically. This document explains in
detail the procedure.
Requirements for Petrel 2009.2

-deviation file should only contain one header line per well
-header should be described as MainWell%Sidetrack
-deviation data should contain X, Y and TVD data, MD NOT
required
-data should include/start with a physical intersection with the
main well, that means, sidetrack data should include at least
one row with X, Y and TVD data that defines a point which is on
or close to the main well path (close: less that about 7 units)
-filenames do not matter
Procedure: import sidetracks

-RMB on Wells folder


-choose File of type: “Multiple well paths/deviation”
-select the file(s) containing the sidetrack (the parent well
should either be in the project already, or in the datafile itself)
-choose X, Y, TVD as method and set other settings
-click OK / OK for all
main hole (from surface) sidetrack hole (from KOP)
Example

Two files, one header line,


containing X, Y, TVD
columns.
Note the header of the
sidetrack including the %-
sign.
Note the first entry of the
sidetrack, which should fit
on the (interpolated) main
well path.
Example

Specify correct input settings and OK (for


all). See the result below including branch
information.

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