MHF treatment design-1: Tight sands require detailed planning

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5152032

Pai, V; Garbis, S

In recent years massive hydraulic fracturing (MHF) has become an important technique for the stimulation of low permeability hydrocarbon reservoirs. Since the financial considerations for MHF treatments are significant, treatments must be well planned to be cost-effective. This article will discuss, (1) MHF design parameters and considerations, (2) type of equipment required, (3) pre-job planning and logistics, and (4) the use of temperature and radioactive (RA) surveys, such that the ultimate goal (a costeffective MHF treatment) is achieved. The extremely high cost of MHF combined with the need to create deeply penetrating, highly conductive fractures under high overburden stresses, demand a high level of technology.

• Research Organization: Westren Co. of North America, Midland, TX
• OSTI ID: 5152032
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 81:30; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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