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Critical Considerations for Successful Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas
Recovery
Jennifer Fichter, Alexander Bui, Greg Grawunder, and Tom Jones; Baker Hughes
Copyright 2010, AADE
This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2010 AADE Fluids Conference and Exhibition held at the Hilton Houston North, Houston, Texas, April 6-7, 2010. This conference was sponsored by the
Houston Chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers. The information presented in this paper does not reflect any position, claim or endorsement made or implied by the American
Association of Drilling Engineers, their officers or members. Questions concerning the content of this paper should be directed to the individuals listed as authors of this work.
Abstract
Deep matrix hydraulic fracturing is a precondition for transforming low permeability shale gas reservoirs into commercial assets; however, stimulating production involves more than increasing fracture permeability hydraulically.
Planning and coordinating multiple services and designing multi-functional frac fluids are critical elements for project success. Integrating the various frac services into a seamless operation requires up-front planning that includes a project survey and evaluation to determine the appropriate service and chemical options required for a low-risk, safe and productive operation. An integral part of the planning process is the selection of frac fluid components to control bacterial growth, corrosion and scale production. An all-purpose lubricant and surface tension reducer are key components for reducing hydraulic friction and increasing flow-back volumes, respectively.
Finally it is important to ensure that all the frac fluid components are compatible with each other, the frac water itself and the formation material to avoid issues during the fracturing process, flow-back period and production cycles of the well. Furthermore, an integrated chemical
Critical Considerations for Successful Hydraulic Fracturing and Shale Gas
Recovery
Jennifer Fichter, Alexander Bui, Greg Grawunder, and Tom Jones; Baker Hughes
Copyright 2010, AADE
This paper was prepared for presentation at the 2010 AADE Fluids Conference and Exhibition held at the Hilton Houston North, Houston, Texas, April 6-7, 2010. This conference was sponsored by the
Houston Chapter of the American Association of Drilling Engineers. The information presented in this paper does not reflect any position, claim or endorsement made or implied by the American
Association of Drilling Engineers, their officers or members. Questions concerning the content of this paper should be directed to the individuals listed as authors of this work.
Abstract
Deep matrix hydraulic fracturing is a precondition for transforming low permeability shale gas reservoirs into commercial assets; however, stimulating production involves more than increasing fracture permeability hydraulically.
Planning and coordinating multiple services and designing multi-functional frac fluids are critical elements for project success. Integrating the various frac services into a seamless operation requires up-front planning that includes a project survey and evaluation to determine the appropriate service and chemical options required for a low-risk, safe and productive operation. An integral part of the planning process is the selection of frac fluid components to control bacterial growth, corrosion and scale production. An all-purpose lubricant and surface tension reducer are key components for reducing hydraulic friction and increasing flow-back volumes, respectively.
Finally it is important to ensure that all the frac fluid components are compatible with each other, the frac water itself and the formation material to avoid issues during the fracturing process, flow-back period and production cycles of the well. Furthermore, an integrated chemical
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