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Sidetrack Systems

Drilling Sidetrack Systems

Sidetrack Systems

Creating a new path

Sidetrack systems are critical tools that allow operators to redirect a wellbore from its original path to a new target zone. This technique is commonly used when the original well encounters damage, obstructions, depleted production zones, or when additional reserves are identified nearby. By creating a new branch from an existing well, sidetracking provides a cost effective alternative to drilling an entirely new well, helping operators maximize asset value while reducing operational downtime and overall drilling costs.

Modern sidetrack systems are engineered to deliver precision, reliability, and efficiency in complex drilling environments. They are used in both onshore and offshore operations and can be deployed for remedial work, reservoir optimization, plug and abandonment bypasses, or extended reach drilling applications. With advancements in whipstock technology, sidetrack operations have become safer and more predictable, enabling operators to access challenging reservoirs while minimizing environmental impact and improving overall well performance.

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Available Sidetrack Systems

Hydraulic Whipstock

Hydraulic Whipstock

Whipstock with hydraulic anchor

The hydraulic whipstock ensures precise deviation of the milling bottomhole assembly from the original wellbore axis during casing window milling.

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Mechanical Whipstock

Mechanical Whipstock

Whipstock with mechanical anchor

The ANTHEUS PL-WS deflector wedge ensures precise deflection of the milling tool from the borehole axis when milling a window in casing or open hole, with unloading (mechanical) or without unloading (hydraulic) to the face.

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