Fracturing using a stablizied foam pad

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6470193

Ainley, B R; Charles, J G

The development of stabilized foam has created the potential for a widely suitable fluid in water-sensitive and/or under-pressured reservoirs. Foams, to date, have proved to be effective fracturing fluids in shale, coal and tight sands, but proppant placement has been a problem. With the use of a stable foam pad, proppant cen be transported with a crosslinked fluid at optimum concentrations for maximum fracture conductivity. In coal seams where proppant may not be needed due to low closure stresses, stable foam alone can be an efficient fracturing fluid. 4 refs.

• Research Organization: Dow Chem Co, USA
• OSTI ID: 6470193
• Report Number(s): CONF-820524-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE/DOE 10825
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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