In-situ stress profiling and prediction of hydraulic fracture azimuth for the west Texas Canyon Sands formation

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/21848-PA· OSTI ID:7193713

Miller, II, W K ^[1]; Peterson, R E ^[2]; Harrison, C W ^[3]; Stevens, J E; Lackey, C B

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1. NSI Technologies Inc., Tulsa, OK (United States)
2. CER Corp., Las Vegas, NV (United States)
3. AGIP Petroleum Co., Houston, TX (United States)

This paper presents results of hydraulic fracture azimuth and in-situ stress measurements for two wells in the west Texas Canyon Sands formation. The paper gives information for designing infill drilling patterns and improving fracture treatment designs. Eight techniques were applied to measure fracture azimuth; the results from each are discussed. In-situ stress was measured in 12 intervals, and the results were used to calibrate long-spaced digital sonic logs. This paper also discusses the application of calibrated stress to fracture treatment design.

• OSTI ID: 7193713
• Journal Information: SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States), Vol. 9:3; ISSN 1064-668X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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