... a set of verified testing protocols applicable to casing connections used in the most common shale plays, complementing the existing body of knowledge. We discuss testing elements and parameters tailored to the conditions of various shale plays. Based on the operations planned for the life of a well...

... Abstract Research and development drives success in shale plays throughout the world, enabling operators to deploy new drilling, completions, and production technologies to reach more reservoir area and extend the life of production wells. This work demonstrates the development, validation...

... Abstract Improved completion design and field development strategies have provided commodity price resilience by sustained efficiency gains across most major US Shale plays. This rapid evolution in completion practices, however, has created behind pipe opportunities. Refracturing offers...

... in a conventional shale well design and to provide possible solutions to reduce wear. A critical examination of the shale drilling program and well design suggests that several factors contribute to the excessive pipe body wear observed in these shale plays. Drillpipe designs are becoming slimmer...

... Abstract Many shale plays are being successfully developed throughout North America. These shale plays are being evaluated based on a number of criteria, but primarily through typical unconventional and tight formation gas reservoir characteristics. Prospective shale plays share several...

... the overall net present value of the various properties. Wildcatting strategies will be addressed, including minimizing "science" costs and reducing the time required to advance up a given learning curve. complex reservoir natural parameter shale play proppant Barnett shale hydraulic fracturing...