Low-permeability gas sands

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/11330-PA· OSTI ID:6207317

Kazemi, H

A review of the resource potential and problems associated with low-permeability, tight-gas reservoirs suggests that they contain from 1 to 2.5 times the current US proved reserves of conventional gas. These deposits are likely to contribute substantially to future natural gas markets - perhaps 190-570 TCF, equivalent to 30-100 billion bbl of oil - if economic incentives, including price, are favorable and imporved stimulation technology is available. Considerations in using massive hydraulic fracturing treatments to stimulate tight-gas wells include fracture design, fracturing fluids and propping materials, evaluation of fracture jobs, well testing, and forecasting reservoir performance.

• Research Organization: Marathon Oil Co., Bridgeport, IL
• OSTI ID: 6207317
• Journal Information: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 34; ISSN JPTJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
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COMMINUTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FRACTURING
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
NATURAL GAS WELLS
PERMEABILITY
RESERVES
RESERVOIR ROCK
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
RESOURCES
SAND
STIMULATION
WELL STIMULATION
WELLS