Latest-Generation Inflow Control Device Technology Provides Added Functionality During Completion With Improved Well Control Features

Openhole horizontal completions in consolidated formations have been commonplace for a number of years. This type of<br>completion has been very successful due to the relative simplicity of the completion design and ability to segment the<br>horizontal production interval by using openhole hydrostatic-set packers. Using inflow control devices (ICDs) in this<br>completion design allows a uniform inflow across the entire horizontal wellbore, which mitigates early water or gas coning<br>into the wellbore.