Well Profiles and Types

Several well types are drilled in different profiles. Simple definitions for basic understanding are as below

1. Well Types

• Development Well

• Exploratory Well

• Appraisal Well

• Wildcat Well

• Production Well

• Observation Well

• Offset Well

• Gas or Water Injector

• Disposal Well

• Storage Well

• Relief Well

2. Well Profiles

• Vertical Well

• Directional Well

• Horizontal Well

• Multilateral Well

• Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) Well