...) and geomechanics. Implementation of directional/horizontal drilling and completion technologies suited for the region. The most challenging aspect is using hydraulic fracturing (fluid availability and management, fracturing fluid and proppant selection, fracturing design, equipment) as it incurs the highest...

... permeability of the Upper Baharyia reservoirs are the primary challenges to maintaining economic well productivity. The interest in developing low permeability reservoirs stems from favorable economics attributed to advancements in horizontal well drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology, offering methods...

... of the difficulties relates to uncertainty in vertical propagation of hydraulic fractures. Fracture height based on evaluation of radioactive tracer logs indicates that vertical barriers to fracture propagation may relate to specific geologic zones in the reservoir. The mapping of the reservoir zones into undeveloped...

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..., stress shadowing among these clusters can actually induce higher stresses, creating fracture competition. This paper presents an approach to the integration of these parameters through both state-of-the-art geological characterization and unconventional 3D hydraulic fracture modeling. We couple...

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... Abstract Conventional hydraulic fracture stimulation techniques have been widely used to enhance production from tight gas reservoirs. Since the initial use of this method to increase production rates, the industry has witnessed continued advancement in terms of fracturing theory, fluids...

... with respect to structural location. The assessment and evaluation of such data improve the understanding of the subsurface uncertainties and associated risk. In Junggar basin, given the uncertainty in well productivity, increased attention to the hydraulic fracturing process was required. The process, which...

... Abstract Hydraulic fracturing is a commonly used completion approach for extracting hydrocarbon resources from formations, particularly in those formations of very low permeability. As part of this process the use of Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests (DFIT) can provide valuable information...

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... Abstract Over the last decade productive capacity of both oil and gas from previously uneconomic North American unconventional shale resources has been dramatically enhanced due to advanced horizontal drilling technology combined with multi-stage hydraulic fracturing treatment maximizing access...

... Abstract Recent increases in the stage count of hydraulic fracturing has increased the time and cost for well completion. Simplifying time-consuming processes is crucial for economic success. The use of degradable materials for components of downhole tools has several advantages...

... in a challenging deep and hot environment requiring hydraulic fracture stimulation. Since their discoveries, the two primary challenges have been difficult breakdown of the formation and limited proppant placement during stimulation attempts. The early experience in the exploration and appraisal campaigns from...

... Abstract In-situ stress state plays an important role in controlling fracture growth and containment in hydraulic fracturing managements. It is evident that the mechanical properties, existing stress regime and the natural fracture network of its reservoir rocks and the surrounding formations...

... respectively. Changes in the thickness of various stratified layers, permeability, wellbore position, number of hydraulic fracture stage, and also production profile of each system are studied using different well trajectories. The results are obtained by running a series of reservoir simulation conducted...

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