Production and Stimulation Analysis of Multiple Hydraulic Fracturing of a 2,000-ft Horizontal Well

Yost, A.B.; Overbey, W.K.

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“…Hydraulic fracturing has been shown to be an effective way of significantly enhancing the performance of horizontal wells (1). It is especially beneficial in low permeability formations, and where low vertical permeability reduces the effectiveness of horizontal wells.…”

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Relative Productivities and Pressure Transient Modeling of Horizontal Wells with Multiple Fractures

Horne

Temeng

1995

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This paper was prepared for presentation at the SPE Middle East Oil Show held in Bahrain, 11-14 March 1995, This paper waa selected for presentation by sn SPE Program Committee following review of information aontained in an abstract submined by the author(s), Contents of the papar, aa p~aanted, have not been reviewed by the .%ciety of Petro(em Engineers and are aubjecs to correction by the author(s), The material, as presented, does not naceaaarily reflect any position of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, iRaofficers, or rnambara. Papara presented at SPE metilngs are subjaot to publication revlaw by Editorial Committees of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Permission to copy ia restricted to an abstract of not mere than 300 words, Illustrations may not be copied. The abstract should contain conspicuous acknowledgment of where and by whom the papar is presented. Write Librarian,

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Relative Productivities and Pressure Transient Modeling of Horizontal Wells with Multiple Fractures

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Temeng

1995

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“…Multiple fracturing of horizontal wells has been shown to be both a viable and successful approach. In a tight naturally fractured gas reservoir, the productivity of a multi-fractured horizontal well is shown to be several times greater than that achieved by a stimulated vertical well (Yost A.B., 1989 (Horne., 1995). The study showed that the effectiveness of creating multiple fractures along a horizontal well depends on the relative lengths of the well and the fractures as well as the time at which the comparison is economically significant.…”

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Estimation of Fracture Properties for a Horizontal Well with Multiple Hydraulic Fractures in Gas Shale

Aboaba

2010

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This research work presents a new method for estimating fracture properties for a horizontal well with multiple hydraulic fractures in shale gas reservoirs. This method utilizes the production data obtained during the linear flow period to provide reliable estimates of both fracture half-length and formation permeability. The new method provides an excellent alternative to the conventional pressure transient analysis methods. It requires neither the existence of the elliptical flow nor the pseudoradial flow periods and thus reduces the impractical long times required for well testing in horizontal wells drilled in shale gas reservoirs. The conventional pressure transient analysis methods require an independent estimate of formation permeability from the pseudo-radial flow period in other to estimate fracture half-length and fracture conductivity from linear and bilinear flow periods respectively. A readily available noisy production data can be easily analyzed for fracture property estimates using the new method by coupling with a stable deconvolution technology which converts variable production-rate and pressure measurements into an equivalent constant-rate pressure drawdown test. The required inputs to utilize the proposed methodology are production data and basic reservoir properties such as formation thickness, formation temperature, porosity, fluid compressibility and viscosity. Because of the relative simplicity of this method, it does not require special expertise to use. This study presents synthetic cases to illustrate the proposed method and demonstrate its' validity and applicability. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Yueming Cheng, my research advisor and academic sponsor, for her constant financial and academic support throughout the course of this research work and my graduate study at West Virginia University. Her professionalism and knowledge of the subject of research is splendid. Her financial support, professional assistance and advice are greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank the other members of my research committee. I strongly appreciate the constant support and advice from Dr. Sam Ameri, Department Chair, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering department. He has been a father and friend throughout my study at the university. I greatly appreciate the continuous support from Dr. Khashayar Aminian, for his wisdom and excellent communications skills as an educator. He has greatly impacted my academic life. It is my pleasure and honor to have him on my committee. I would like to thank everyone in the Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, especially Ms. Beverly Matheny for her friendly ambience. My sincere appreciation also goes to my parents for their unconditional love, financial and moral supports, prayers and advice throughout my endeavors in life. I cannot thank you enough. I also thank my siblings, Doyinsola, Abiodun and Abiola Aboaba, for their love and understanding. And to my wife, Bola Aboaba, I thank you for being there always. iv TABL...

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“…The significance of enhanced production from a horizontal well in a field that was partially depleted was studied [Yost and Overbey, 1989]. The performance of multiple hydraulic fracturing treatments along a horizontal well was evaluated.…”

Section: Devonian Shalementioning

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Evaluation of Oil-Industry Stimulation Practices for Engineered Geothermal Systems

Dyke¹,

Weijers²,

Robertson-Tait³

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Production and Stimulation Analysis of Multiple Hydraulic Fracturing of a 2,000-ft Horizontal Well

Cited by 30 publications

References 5 publications

Relative Productivities and Pressure Transient Modeling of Horizontal Wells with Multiple Fractures

Relative Productivities and Pressure Transient Modeling of Horizontal Wells with Multiple Fractures

Estimation of Fracture Properties for a Horizontal Well with Multiple Hydraulic Fractures in Gas Shale

Evaluation of Oil-Industry Stimulation Practices for Engineered Geothermal Systems

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