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Fracturing of subterranean formations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5005263
A method is provided for controlling the direction of fractures produced in a subterranean formation. In this method, 3 wells drilled in a substantially straight line are simultaneously subjected to hydraulic fracturing. First, a fracturing fluid is continuously injected into the 2 outside wells and while continuing this introduction, fracturing fluid is then injected into the center well until fractures which lie in a plane crosswise to the line of the 3 wells are produced. (7 claims)
Assignee:
Dow Chemical Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3709295
OSTI ID:
5005263
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English