Bp Deploys Multilateral Well Technology In Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25. bp, as operator of the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli (ACG) field development, has successfully deployed multilateral well technology (MLT), marking its first application in ACG, Trend reports via the company.

This represents a significant step forward in efforts to maximize recovery and sustain long-term production from one of the Caspian's most mature assets.

The introduction of MLT addresses the technical challenges of drilling through complex formations in ACG, alongside increasing constraints on available platform slots. By enabling multiple reservoir penetrations from a single wellbore, multilateral wells provide one of the most effective solutions for enhancing reservoir access, improving drainage efficiency, and maximizing value from existing infrastructure.

The new technological approach is a cornerstone of bp's broader decline management strategy for ACG, supporting long-term production sustainability while optimizing capital efficiency. As ACG continues its transition into a more complex and mature phase, multilateral technology is expected to play a critical role in unlocking additional reserves and extending the economic life of the asset. This is the first time we are applying this well design in ACG, and it clearly demonstrates our commitment to deploying the right technologies to maximize recovery from our existing assets. Looking ahead, innovations such as this will be essential to sustaining long-term production and unlocking additional value. By increasing reservoir contact, improving rig productivity and operational efficiency, as well as optimizing slot utilization while making the best use of existing infrastructure, MLT is a step-change solution for well delivery in ACG. We believe it represents one of the most effective ways for us to continue delivering energy safely, efficiently and responsibly, while extending the life of this world-class asset Cristofoli, bp regional president for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye

The first MLT well – C44 – has already been successfully delivered from the West Azeri platform, marking a landmark achievement for ACG as the first multilateral well ever drilled in the Caspian. It demonstrates both the feasibility and value of this technology in ACG's complex reservoir environment.

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