Multiple fracture stimulation using controlled pulse pressurization

Conference · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6069796

Hanson, J M; Cooley, C H; Schatz, J F; Schmidt, R A

Tight oil and gas reservoirs often require stimulation in order to make economic exploitation possible. Tailored pulse loading, usually by downhole use of propellants or explosives, has been studied as a means of improving production in these reservoirs. This paper presents an overview of the first year's effort on a three-year combined theoretical-experimental research program to develop a systematic understanding of the tailored pulse loading/fracturing phenomena. The project is designed to address the sensitivity of multiple fracture initiation and propagation to rock and fluid properties and pressurization history. The results will ultimately contribute to the design procedures for field applications.

• Research Organization: Terra Tek Inc.
• OSTI ID: 6069796
• Report Number(s): CONF-8405120-
• Journal Information: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Vol. SPE/DOE/GRI 12839; Conference: SPE/DOE/GRI unconventional gas recovery symposium, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 13 May 1984
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS WELLS
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EXPLOSIVES
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PRESSURE CONTROL
PRESSURIZING
PROPELLANTS
PULSE TECHNIQUES
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROCK-FLUID INTERACTIONS
SENSITIVITY
WELL STIMULATION
COMMINUTION
CONTROL
FRACTURING
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STIMULATION
WELLS
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