Horizontal well development of natural gas hydrate (NGH) can greatly improve gas production and make it cost-effective, which is one of the key technologies for the efficient development of NGH in the future. World widely, there is only limited experience in drilling horizontal wells into gas hydrate sediments, which lacks certain reference. In this paper, the practice of drilling horizontal wells into gas hydrate sediments, were analyzed the challenges. The challenges encountered when drilling horizontal wells into hydrate sediments were also analyzed. At least, the application of horizontal wells and complex well structure, which based on horizontal wells are analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of several novel well structure are compared. This paper will contribute to the development of natural gas hydrate of our country.
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Fu, C., Yang, J., Liu, S. et al. Analysis of the Application of Horizontal Well Technology in the Development of Offshore Natural Gas Hydrate. Chem Technol Fuels Oils 60, 207–216 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10553-024-01672-3
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