Evaluation of selective vs. point-source perforating for hydraulic fracturing
This paper is a case history comparing and evaluating the effects of fracturing the Reef Ridge Diatomite formation in the Midway-Sunset Field, Kern County, California, using {open_quotes}select-fire{close_quotes} and {open_quotes}point-source{close_quotes} perforating completions. A description of the reservoir, production history, and fracturing techniques used leading up to this study is presented. Fracturing treatment analysis and production history matching were used to evaluate the reservoir and fracturing parameters for both completion types. The work showed that single fractures were created with the point-source (PS) completions, and multiple fractures resulted from many of the select-fire (SF) completions. A good correlation was developed between productivity and the product of formation permeability, net fracture height, bottomhole pressure, and propped fracture length. Results supported the continued development of 10 wells using the PS concept with a more efficient treatment design, resulting in substantial cost savings.
- OSTI ID:
- 457336
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-961003-; TRN: 96:006576-0058
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 71. annual technical conference and exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Denver, CO (United States), 6-9 Oct 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of 1996 SPE annual technical conference and exhibition: Drilling and completion; PB: 944 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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