... ABSTRACT: In this paper we present a new mechanism that explains hydraulic fracture containment in the target zone. The study is based on the modelling of hydraulic fracture propagation in weak rocks and comparison of the results of propagation in the vertical direction with propagation...

... modulus of elasticity) experiences tensile stresses at the interfaces. If the interfaces are broken (frictional), these effects are manifested by closing microcracks in the soft layer and opening microcracks in the hard layer. The hydraulic fracture containment within the layers, where they are initiated...

... to the high Young's modulus of both formations. Sensitivity analyses of the formation properties and in-situ stresses on hydraulic fracture propagation were carried out. Reservoir Characterization node Upstream Oil & Gas fracture containment rock property hydraulic fracturing Simulation...

... plays an important role in the fracture initiation stage. Fracture geometries differ distinctly with varied perforation locations. hydraulic fracturing reservoir geomechanics Reservoir Characterization Upstream Oil & Gas containment fracture containment variation fracture propagation...

... Abstract: This paper presents the results of an experimental study of hydraulic fracture containment carried out with an analogue layered reservoir constructed from transparent materials. These experiments include (i) abrupt stress contrasts between layers; (ii) weak interfaces; and (iii...

... of stress (magnitude and direction). Results have strong implications on well placement for hydraulic fracturing and wellbore stability applications. reservoir geomechanics containment variability Reservoir Characterization machine learning Upstream Oil & Gas fracture containment...

... but with a T-shaped fracture, and reinitiation of the fracture with an offset (jog). complex reservoir fracture toughness toughness Reservoir Characterization Upstream Oil & Gas fracture containment tip position hydraulic fracturing Simulation particle reservoir geomechanics strength...

... requirements for branching during hydraulic fracturing treatments, we then identify mineralized interfaces as potentially important sources of fracture branching, and present laboratory experiments on glass plates, to further discuss the effect of interfaces in fracture branching and fracture containment...

..., and (iii) understanding theconditions conducive to multi-fracturing and largesurface area development during hydraulicfracturing (i.e., rock fracturability). hydraulic fracturing tight gas complex reservoir Upstream Oil & Gas strength material property heterogeneity fracture containment...