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Method of determining subterranean formation fracture orientation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5855052
A method of determining the orientation of a fracture of fractures created in a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is provided. The method comprises creating a fracture in the formation extending from a lower end portion of the wellbore and then removing a location orientated core containing a portion of the fracture from the wellbore to thereby determine the orientation of the fracture in the formation.
Assignee:
Kalliburton Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4529036
OSTI ID:
5855052
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English