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High energy gas fracture research

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6357590
The objective of high energy gas fracture (HEGF) research is to develop fracture techniques for application in gas well stimulation. This is done using propellants whose burn rates can be tailored for specific applications. Previous research successfully developed technology for multiple fracturing liquid-free, uncased wellbores and applied it to gas wells in Devonian shale. Current efforts are directed toward developing HEGF for stimulating wells which are cased and perforated, both with and without liquid present. Results are discussed. 5 refs.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6357590
Report Number(s):
SAND-85-2397C; CONF-8511111-5; ON: DE86003239
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English