..., nonplanar hydraulic fracture geometry, and production simulation with fit-for-purpose simulators. With respect to space, a multiple-well model enables investigating possible hydraulic fracture overlap between laterals and competition for drainage as a function of the well spacing. With respect to time...

... Abstract As operators continue drilling longer laterals, current completion methods present challenges in maximizing stage counts while maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing operational risk. This paper will discuss recently developed completion systems, the Ultra-High Stage Count...

... the recovery of the natural resources. Completion effectiveness is shown to be improved by landing laterals in high productivity target intervals, increasing proppant coverage across the lateral by utilizing the most effective completion methods, optimizing cluster spacing and decreasing the number of stages...

... Abstract In organic shales, hydraulic fracturing is an important parameter to optimize production of horizontal wells. For a lateral standalone, propped surface should be maximized to increase production (by increasing total proppant per well). While in the case of a pad, well spacing...

... popularity in Argentina. Operators experimenting with horizontal wells are drilling longer laterals and are increasing the stage count within those laterals. Plug-and-perf is the typical completion system in horizontal wells; however, new technologies such as ball-activated sliding sleeve systems are being...