Mechanisms and impact of damage resulting from hydraulic fracturing. Topical report, May 1995-July 1996
This topical report documents the mechanisms of formation damage following hydraulic fracturing and their impact upon gas well productivity. The categories of damage reviewed include absolute or matrix permeability damage, relative permeability alterations, the damage of natural fracture permeability mechanisms and proppant conductivity impairment. Case studies are reviewed in which attempts are made to mitigate each of the damage types. Industry surveys have been conducted to determine the perceptions of the industry on the topic of formation damage following hydraulic fracturing and to identify key formations in which formation damage is a problem. From this information, technical hurdles and new technology needs are identified and estimates are made of the benefits of developing and applying minimum formation damage technology.
- Research Organization:
- STIM-LAB, Inc., Duncan, OK (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 418924
- Report Number(s):
- PB-97-113989/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5095-210-3445; TRN: 63441374
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Aug 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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