Discussion of examination of a cored hydraulic fracture in a deep gas well
- Dowell Schlumberger, Tulsa, OK (United States)
Warpinski et al. document information found from a core through a formation after a hydraulic fracture treatment. As they indicate, the core provides the first detailed evaluation of an actual propped hydraulic fracture away from the well and at a significant depth, and this evaluation leads to findings that deviate substantially from the assumptions incorporated into current fracturing models. In this discussion, a defense of current fracture design assumptions is developed. The affirmation of current assumptions, for general industry applications, is based on an assessment of the global impact of the local complexity found in the core. The assessment leads to recommendations for the evolution of fracture design practice.
- OSTI ID:
- 6369738
- Journal Information:
- SPE Production and Facilities (Society of Petroleum Engineers); (United States), Vol. 8:3; ISSN 1064-668X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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