Heavy Oil Multilaterals

Publication Type
Information Series
Published Date
Topic
Oil and Gas
Publication ID
INF 163
Publication ID Extended
Information Series 163
Publication
Abstract

This information sheet summarizes aspects of heavy oil development using multilateral wells, particularly in the Clearwater Formation in east-central and northern Alberta. The summary includes a brief overview of host-rock geology, a map displaying the location of multilateral schemes, information on production methods, well design, and drilling history, and provides updated resource and reserve estimates as of the end of 2023.

Citation

Alberta Geological Survey (2026): Heavy oil multilaterals; Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey, AER/AGS Information Series 163, 2 p.

Place Keywords
alberta, canada
Theme Keywords
clearwater formation, cretaceous, enhanced oil recovery, eor, geology, heavy oil, oil sands, reserves, resource appraisal