The evolution of an applied hydraulic fracture project, Frontier Formation Moxa Arch, Wyoming
This paper demonstrates a methodical approach in the implementation of current hydraulic fracturing technologies. Specific examples illustrating the evolution of a consistent reservoir/hydraulic fracturing interpretation are presented in a case history of three GRI-Industry Technology Transfer wells. Detailed modeling of these project wells provided an overall reservoir and hydraulic fracture description that was consistent with respect to all observations. Based on identification of the fracturing mechanisms occurring, the second and third project wells show the capabilities of real-time diagnostics in the implementation of hydraulic fracture treatments. By optimizing the pad volume and fluid integrity to avoid premature screenouts, significant cost savings and improved proppant placement were achieved. The production and pressure build-up response in the first project well verifies the overall interpretation of the reservoir/hydraulic fracture model and provides the basis for eliminating the use of moderate strength/higher cost proppant over sand in low permeability/higher closure stress environments.
- OSTI ID:
- 170064
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-941185-; TRN: IM9605%%83
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Eastern regional conference and exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers: natural gas - a bright future, Charleston, WV (United States), 8-10 Nov 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994; Related Information: Is Part Of 1994 Eastern regional conference and exhibition; PB: 391 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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