Abstract: A production well system includes a main wellbore extending from a wellhead and penetrating a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation, a lateral wellbore extending from the main wellbore, production tubing arranged within the main wellbore and in fluid communication with a production fluid present in the subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation, a separator arranged within the production tubing and operable to separate the production fluid into a hydrocarbon stream and a water stream, wherein the hydrocarbon stream is conveyed to the wellhead within the production tubing and the water stream is conveyed to the lateral wellbore, and a pump arranged uphole from the separator and operable to receive and convey the water stream into downhole portions of a lateral wellbore, thus creating a multi-purpose well which may reduce operating and capital expenditures while increasing production of existing and dead wells.

Abstract: A wellbore assembly that includes a drill string and a housing. The drill string defines a first fluid pathway extending from the drill string, through the drill bit, and out the drill bit to flow a first lost circulation material. The housing stores a second lost circulation material including at least one parameter different from the first lost circulation material. The drill string defines a second fluid pathway extending from the drill string, through the housing, and out the housing to direct, with the first fluid pathway blocked, fluid along the second fluid pathway to flow the second lost circulation material out the housing to a lost circulation zone of the wellbore. The drill string directs, with the second fluid pathway blocked, fluid along the first fluid pathway to flow the first lost circulation material out the drill bit to the lost circulation zone to plug the lost circulation zone.

Abstract: A multi-expansion packer is deployed in a borehole. The multi-expansion packer includes an outer part and an inner part disposed within the outer part. An outer part pump expands the outer part with a first fluid to engage the outer part with an inner surface of the borehole. A leakage sensor is configured to detect a leakage of the first fluid from the outer part which causes at least a portion of the outer part to disengage from the inner surface. An inner part pump expands the inner part with a second fluid. A controller responds to the detected leakage to control the inner part pump to pump the second fluid into the inner part until at least the disengaging portion of the outer part re-engages the inner surface of the borehole. A method comprises steps performed during operation of the system.

Abstract: A system and method protect a packer during deployment in a borehole. The system comprises a shaft, the packer, a protective member, a movement mechanism, and an expansion mechanism. The shaft has a longitudinal length along a longitudinal axis extending in the borehole having an inner surface. The packer surrounds the shaft at a predetermined position along the longitudinal length. The protective member surrounds the shaft and is vertically positioned above or below the packer. The movement mechanism is configured to move the protective member to the predetermined position in order to surround the packer, thereby protecting the packer. The expansion mechanism is configured to expand the packer and the protective member when positioned around the packer to position the protective member in contact with the inner surface of the borehole. A method comprises steps performed during operation of the system.

Abstract: A system for generating artificial permeability during the completion phase may include sensors that capture real-time data pertaining to a reservoir parameter, a formation parameter, or a tool condition parameter. The system may also include a drilling tool arranged in a wellbore to drill, using side drill bits, paths into a formation zone based on a drilling program. The system may also include an access module to access the real-time data captured by the sensors inside the well. The system may also include one or more processors configured to arrange the drilling tool in the wellbore, in proximity to the formation zone. The one or more processors may also be configured to cause an operation of the drilling tool based on the drilling program, update the drilling program based on the real-time sensor data, and cause an adjustment of the drilling of the paths based on the updated drilling program.

Abstract: A system and method protect a packer during deployment in a borehole. The system comprises a shaft, the packer, a protective member, a movement mechanism, and an expansion mechanism. The shaft has a longitudinal length along a longitudinal axis extending in the borehole having an inner surface. The packer surrounds the shaft at a predetermined position along the longitudinal length. The protective member surrounds the shaft and is vertically positioned above or below the packer. The movement mechanism is configured to move the protective member to the predetermined position in order to surround the packer, thereby protecting the packer. The expansion mechanism is configured to expand the packer and the protective member when positioned around the packer to position the protective member in contact with the inner surface of the borehole. A method comprises steps performed during operation of the system.

Abstract: A multi-expansion packer is deployed in a borehole. The multi-expansion packer includes an outer part and an inner part disposed within the outer part. An outer part pump expands the outer part with a first fluid to engage the outer part with an inner surface of the borehole. A leakage sensor is configured to detect a leakage of the first fluid from the outer part which causes at least a portion of the outer part to disengage from the inner surface. An inner part pump expands the inner part with a second fluid. A controller responds to the detected leakage to control the inner part pump to pump the second fluid into the inner part until at least the disengaging portion of the outer part re-engages the inner surface of the borehole. A method comprises steps performed during operation of the system.

Abstract: A system for generating artificial permeability during the completion phase may include sensors that capture real-time data pertaining to a reservoir parameter, a formation parameter, or a tool condition parameter. The system may also include a drilling tool arranged in a wellbore to drill, using side drill bits, paths into a formation zone based on a drilling program. The system may also include an access module to access the real-time data captured by the sensors inside the well. The system may also include one or more processors configured to arrange the drilling tool in the wellbore, in proximity to the formation zone. The one or more processors may also be configured to cause an operation of the drilling tool based on the drilling program, update the drilling program based on the real-time sensor data, and cause an adjustment of the drilling of the paths based on the updated drilling program.

Abstract: In an example method, a system obtains first data indicating a plurality of properties of a wellbore, and determines a plurality of types of completion equipment available for deployment at the wellbore. Further, the system determines, using a computerized neural network, a plurality of quality metrics based on the first data. Each of the quality metrics represents an estimated likelihood of success of operating a respective one of the types of completion equipment at the wellbore. Further, the system causes a graphical user interface to be displayed to a user. The graphical user interface includes a concurrent presentation of an indication of each of the types of completion equipment, and an indication of each of the quality metrics.

Abstract: A tubular defines a central flow passage. A camera has an aperture and attached to an outer surface of the tubular with the aperture oriented away from the outer surface of the tubular. A lost circulation media reservoir is circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of the tubular. The lost circulation media reservoir is adjacent to the camera. The lost circulation media reservoir includes actuable gates along a periphery of the lost circulation media reservoir. A trigger is communicably coupled with the actuable gates and configured to actuate the actuable gates.

Abstract: An apparatus is positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The apparatus includes a housing, a guide shaft, a follower, multiple underreamer blades, and a hydraulic chamber. The housing defines a track including multiple catch points. The guide shaft is disposed within the housing. The follower protrudes radially outward form the guide shaft and is received by the track. The follower and the track are cooperatively configured to restrict movement of the guide shaft relative to the housing. A rate of flow to the guide shaft is adjusted to adjust a relative position of the guide shaft with respect to the housing until the follower is located at one of the catch points. A pressure within the hydraulic chamber is adjusted to adjust a level of radially outward protrusion of the underreamer blades. The underreamer blades are rotated to cut into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: In an example method, a system obtains first data indicating a plurality of properties of a wellbore, and determines a plurality of types of completion equipment available for deployment at the wellbore. Further, the system determines, using a computerized neural network, a plurality of quality metrics based on the first data. Each of the quality metrics represents an estimated likelihood of success of operating a respective one of the types of completion equipment at the wellbore. Further, the system causes a graphical user interface to be displayed to a user. The graphical user interface includes a concurrent presentation of an indication of each of the types of completion equipment, and an indication of each of the quality metrics.

Abstract: An apparatus is positioned within a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The apparatus includes a housing, a guide shaft, a follower, multiple underreamer blades, and a hydraulic chamber. The housing defines a track including multiple catch points. The guide shaft is disposed within the housing. The follower protrudes radially outward form the guide shaft and is received by the track. The follower and the track are cooperatively configured to restrict movement of the guide shaft relative to the housing. A rate of flow to the guide shaft is adjusted to adjust a relative position of the guide shaft with respect to the housing until the follower is located at one of the catch points. A pressure within the hydraulic chamber is adjusted to adjust a level of radially outward protrusion of the underreamer blades. The underreamer blades are rotated to cut into the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly and a method for drilling a borehole with a hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly are described. A base connects the hybrid wellbore drill bit assembly to a drill string. Blades are connected to the base, extending away from the base along the longitudinal axis and tapering toward the longitudinal axis of the hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly base creating a tapered cavity. The blades have cutters to shear a core of the Earth that enters the cavity. The core of Earth expands in the cavity. A crusher is connected to the base and positioned within the cavity which crushes the core of Earth.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a tubular, pressure sensors, expandable pads, a hydraulic chamber, and a computer system. The apparatus can be run in a wellbore. The apparatus is configured to detect whether the tubular is stuck within the wellbore. In response to determining that the tubular is stuck within the wellbore, the apparatus can determine a local of sticking of the tubular in the wellbore and can transmit a signal to the hydraulic chamber to pressurize one or more of the expandable pads, thereby causing the one or more expandable pads to expand and exert a force necessary to free the tubular.

Abstract: A hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly and a method for drilling a borehole with a hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly are described. A base connects the hybrid wellbore drill bit assembly to a drill string. Blades are connected to the base, extending away from the base along the longitudinal axis and tapering toward the longitudinal axis of the hybrid wellbore drilling bit assembly base creating a tapered cavity. The blades have cutters to shear a core of the Earth that enters the cavity. The core of Earth expands in the cavity. A crusher is connected to the base and positioned within the cavity which crushes the core of Earth.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a tubular, pressure sensors, expandable pads, a hydraulic chamber, and a computer system. The apparatus can be run in a wellbore. The apparatus is configured to detect whether the tubular is stuck within the wellbore. In response to determining that the tubular is stuck within the wellbore, the apparatus can determine a local of sticking of the tubular in the wellbore and can transmit a signal to the hydraulic chamber to pressurize one or more of the expandable pads, thereby causing the one or more expandable pads to expand and exert a force necessary to free the tubular.