Abstract: A method for use with a subterranean well can include connecting at least one plug release tool in a tubular string, and deploying a plug into the tubular string, thereby releasing another plug from the plug release tool. Multiple plug release tools can be connected in the tubular string to control actuation of multiple well tools connected in the tubular string. A plug release tool can include an outer housing having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a piston releasably secured against displacement in the housing, the piston having a flow passage therein configured to permit fluid flow from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, a plug configured to block fluid flow through the flow passage, and another plug configured to be released from the outer housing in response to displacement of the piston relative to the outer housing.

Abstract: A bottom hole assembly can include an abrasive perforator with at least one nozzle configured to direct an abrasive jet outward from the abrasive perforator, and a plug dispenser tool configured to discharge at least one plug via a plug discharge port into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool. A method of completing a well can include deploying a bottom hole assembly into a wellbore, perforating at least one zone with an abrasive perforator of the bottom hole assembly, and then discharging at least one plug from a plug discharge port of a plug dispenser tool of the bottom hole assembly. The discharging step can include the plug displacing from an internal flow passage of the bottom hole assembly to an annulus formed between the bottom hole assembly and the wellbore.

Abstract: A method of deploying plugging devices into a subterranean well can include conveying a bottom hole assembly into the well, the bottom hole assembly including a plug deployment tool, and actuating the plug deployment tool, thereby gradually dispensing the plugging devices from an interior of the plug deployment tool into the well. The plugging devices may be dispensed from the plug deployment tool all at once, or in discrete intervals.

Abstract: A casing string is augmented with one or more variable flow resistance devices or “vibrating tools” to facilitate advancement of the casing and distribution of the cement in the annulus once the casing is properly positioned. Vibrating tools in the form of plugs can be pumped down and landed inside the casing string. The method includes vibrating the casing string while advancing the casing down the wellbore or while the cement is pumped into the annulus, or both. After the cementing operation is completed, the devices may be drilled out or retrieved with fishing tools to reopen the casing string for further operations. One or more wipers may be provided on the plugs, but the section housing the flow path may be free of wipers to allow the size and flow capacity of the flow path to be optimized.

Abstract: A method of increasing production from at least one target wellbore can include drilling at least one offset wellbore having at least one horizontal portion in at least one aquifer, and intersecting the target wellbore with the offset wellbore. A water well system for improved production from at least one target wellbore can include at least one offset wellbore, the offset wellbore including at least one horizontal portion positioned in at least one aquifer, and at least one intersection between the offset wellbore and the target wellbore. Ranging equipment in the target and/or offset wellbore may be used to steer a coiled tubing drilling BHA in the offset wellbore toward the target wellbore.

Abstract: A system can include a tubular string with a drilling bottom hole assembly connected at a distal end of a coiled tubing including a communication line permitting communication between surface instrumentation and the drilling bottom hole assembly, and the drilling bottom hole assembly including an orienter and ranging equipment. The tubular string is positioned in an intercept wellbore which intersects a target wellbore downhole of an obstruction that prevents access to the target wellbore downhole of the obstruction. A method can include drilling an intercept wellbore outward from an original wellbore, after an obstruction is introduced between the original wellbore and a target wellbore, and intersecting the target wellbore with the intercept wellbore, so that fluid communication is provided between the intercept and target wellbores.

Abstract: A method for use with a subterranean well can include deploying a plugging device and anchor into the well, conveying the anchor into a perforation and blocking fluid flow through the perforation with the plugging device. A system for use with a subterranean well can include a plugging device configured to engage and block fluid flow through a perforation in the well, and an anchor attached to the plugging device, the anchor being configured to grip an interior surface of the perforation.

Abstract: A positive displacement fluid motor can include a stator and a rotor. The stator can include a housing with opposite end connections that are the same. A method can include deploying a fluid motor into a well, operating the fluid motor by flowing fluid between a rotor and a stator of the fluid motor, retrieving the fluid motor from the well, and then reversing the stator on the rotor. Another positive displacement fluid motor can include a stator housing configured to receive a rotor into one end connection, and configured to receive the rotor into an opposite end connection.

Abstract: A bottom hole assembly can include an abrasive perforator with at least one nozzle configured to direct an abrasive jet outward from the abrasive perforator, and a plug dispenser tool configured to discharge at least one plug via a plug discharge port into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool. A method of completing a well can include deploying a bottom hole assembly into a wellbore, perforating at least one zone with an abrasive perforator of the bottom hole assembly, and then discharging at least one plug from a plug discharge port of a plug dispenser tool of the bottom hole assembly. The discharging step can include the plug displacing from an internal flow passage of the bottom hole assembly to an annulus formed between the bottom hole assembly and the wellbore.

Abstract: A well treatment method can include pumping a treatment fluid through a tubular in a well, deploying plugging devices into the tubular, and blocking flow of the treatment fluid through perforations formed through the tubular. At least one characteristic of the treatment fluid or the plugging devices is varied, thereby in the blocking flow step selectively blocking the flow of the treatment fluid through the perforations in a predetermined sequence. Another well treatment method can include varying at least one characteristic of perforations along an interval, thereby selectively blocking flow of a treatment fluid through the perforations in a predetermined sequence. Another well treatment method can include varying a center flow to side flow (CS) ratio along an interval, thereby selectively blocking flow of a treatment fluid through perforations in a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: A vibratory tool for use in a subterranean well can include an outer housing, an insert configured to produce vibrations in a tubular string in the well, and a release member that releasably secures the insert in the outer housing. A method for use with a subterranean well can include connecting at least one vibratory tool in a tubular string, the vibratory tool including an insert releasably secured in an outer housing, positioning the tubular string in the well, then releasing the insert from the outer housing in the well, and displacing the insert through the tubular string.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a plug can include deploying the plug into a tubular string including a plug dispenser tool, and applying a pressure differential across the plug, thereby discharging the plug into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool. A plug dispenser tool can include an outer housing having a plug discharge port that provides fluid communication between an exterior of the outer housing and a flow passage extending longitudinally through the plug dispenser tool, and a piston slidably disposed in the outer housing between a closed position in which the piston blocks fluid flow through the plug discharge port, and an open position in which fluid flow through the plug discharge port is permitted. A system can include a plug dispenser tool configured to discharge the plug into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool in response to a predetermined pressure differential applied across the plug.

Abstract: A method of dispensing a plug can include deploying the plug into a tubular string including a plug dispenser tool, and applying a pressure differential across the plug, thereby discharging the plug into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool. A plug dispenser tool can include an outer housing having a plug discharge port that provides fluid communication between an exterior of the outer housing and a flow passage extending longitudinally through the plug dispenser tool, and a piston slidably disposed in the outer housing between a closed position in which the piston blocks fluid flow through the plug discharge port, and an open position in which fluid flow through the plug discharge port is permitted. A system can include a plug dispenser tool configured to discharge the plug into an annulus surrounding the plug dispenser tool in response to a predetermined pressure differential applied across the plug.

Abstract: A method can include deploying a diverter plug into a well, the diverter plug comprising a group of particles that are prevented from dispersing, flowing fluid, thereby conveying the diverter plug into engagement with a fluid passageway, the particles conforming to a shape of the fluid passageway as the diverter plug blocks fluid flow through the fluid passageway, and the particles being prevented from dispersing while the diverter plug blocks the fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The diverter plug can include a group of particles disposed within an outer enclosure. The particles in the enclosure can conform to a shape of the fluid passageway as the diverter plug blocks fluid flow through the fluid passageway. In another method, the enclosure can sealingly engage the fluid passageway while the particles remain disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: A jarring tool can include a longitudinally displaceable piston, a first fluid chamber having a volume that decreases in response to displacement of the piston, a flow controller that controls flow of fluid between the first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber, and a plug seat secured to the piston. A method of applying a jarring force can include applying a pressure differential across a plug in a jarring tool, the plug restricting flow from a first flow passage section to a second flow passage section, then increasing a flow rate of fluid from the first flow passage section. Another jarring tool can include an outer housing with a longitudinal flow passage and seal surfaces at opposite ends of the outer housing, and a flow obstruction, fluid flow through the flow passage being increased in response to application of a pressure differential across the obstruction.

Abstract: A flow conveyed plugging device for use in a well, the device can include a body, and one or more lines extending outwardly from the body, each of the lines having a lateral dimension that is substantially smaller than a size of the body. A method of plugging an opening in a well can include deploying at least one flow conveyed plugging device into the well, the flow conveyed plugging device including a body and, extending outwardly from the body, at least one of the group consisting of: a) one or more fibers and b) one or more lines, the flow conveyed plugging device being conveyed by flow in the well into sealing engagement with the opening. Another flow conveyed plugging device can include a body, and fibers extending outwardly from the body. The flow conveyed plugging device degrades and thereby permits flow through an opening in the well.

Abstract: A method of deploying a plug in a subterranean well can include positioning a tool string in the well, the tool string including a plug release tool and a well tool, then releasing the plug from the plug release tool, and then operating the well tool in response to the releasing the plug. A plug release tool for use in a subterranean well can include an outer housing, and an insert secured in the outer housing, the insert including multiple longitudinally extending flow passages formed through the insert.

Abstract: A system for use with a subterranean well can include a deployment apparatus configured to deploy one or more plugging devices into a fluid flow. The plugging devices are conveyed into the well by the fluid flow. The deployment apparatus can include multiple queues, different numbers of the plugging devices being contained in respective different ones of the queues. A method of deploying plugging devices can include connecting multiple queues of the plugging devices to a conduit, and deploying the plugging devices from a selected combination of the queues into the conduit. In another system, each of the plugging devices may include a body, and lines or fibers extending outwardly from the body.

Abstract: A fluid pulse generator can include a fluid motor including a rotor that rotates in response to fluid flow, a variable flow restrictor positioned upstream of the fluid motor and including a restrictor member rotatable relative to a ported member and longitudinally displaceable relative to the rotor. Another fluid pulse generator can include a flex joint or a constant velocity joint connected between the restrictor member and the rotor. In another fluid pulse generator, the variable flow restrictor can include a valve and a fluidic restrictor element, the valve being operable in response to rotation of the rotor, the fluidic restrictor element being configured to generate fluid pulses in response to the fluid flow through a flow path, and the valve being configured to control the fluid flow through another flow path connected in parallel with the first flow path.

Abstract: A method of deploying a plug in a subterranean well can include positioning a tool string in the well, the tool string including a plug release tool and a well tool, then releasing the plug from the plug release tool, and then operating the well tool in response to the releasing the plug. A plug release tool for use in a subterranean well can include an outer housing, and an insert secured in the outer housing, the insert including multiple longitudinally extending flow passages formed through the insert.