Integration of Log, Downhole Testing and Core Data to Optimize Stimulation Design in Gas Shales

Richard E. Lewis, George Waters, Hari Ramakrishnan, Samer Alatrach, Bill Shields, Doug Bentley, Roberto Suarez-Rivera

West Texas Geological Society

...Integration of Log, Downhole Testing and Core Data to Optimize Stimulation Design in Gas Shales Richard E. Lewis, George Waters, Hari Ramakrishnan...

The Exploitation of the Wolfberry: an Unconventional Resource Play

David Powers, Nick Maschas, Keith Skaar, Lee Sanders

West Texas Geological Society

... the hydraulic stimulation of the “pay zones”. A geophysical model in conjunction with image logs and cores was designed to identify areas that were most likely...

Abstract: Sequence stratigraphy, mineralogy and rock properties in the Woodford Shale, Permian Basin

Nicholas B. Harris, Nikki T. Hemmesch, Cheryl A. Mnich, Khodir Aoudia, Jennifer Miskimins

West Texas Geological Society

... major implications for well completion and stimulation design...

Shale Core Analyses Required for Gas Reserve Estimates

Chad Hartmen

West Texas Geological Society

..., there are unique and difficult challenges when trying to ascertain deliverability and the design of stimulation and production strategies. Critical data...

Is That Frac Job Really Breaking New Rock? Or Just Pumping Down a Pre-existing Plane of Weakness: The Integration of Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracture Diagnostics

Mike Mullen, Milt Enderlin

West Texas Geological Society

... is doing. This leads to an improved post stimulation diagnostic analysis and trouble job analysis...

WTGS 84-79 E-W Cross Section – Midland Basin - Wolfberry Play West

Stonnie L. Pollock

West Texas Geological Society

... both challenges and opportunities for implementing effective spacing, drilling, evaluation, and stimulation techniques. Revisiting valuable resources...

ABSTRACT: Petroleum Technology Advances Through Applied Research by Independent Oil Producers, Four Case Studies

W.I. Johnson, Betty Felber, Dexter Sutterfield, Herbert B. Carroll

The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP)

... trace amounts of oil. This project compares three stimulation procedures for increasing oil production while reducing water production. Well #41...

ABSTRACT: A Critical Look At the Geologic and Reservoir Controls on Producing Appalachian Basin Coalbed Methane

Vello Kuuskraa, Jonathan Kelafant, Jason A. Kuuskraa

The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP)

..., the early use of gelled stimulation fluids in the relatively "dry" Pocahontas coal seams caused serious formation damage and greatly impaired...

Beyond Standard Industry Approach to Predict “Frackability”

Eric Bathellier

West Texas Geological Society

... in optimizing stimulation efforts, seismic data are used to estimate and map four parameters that influence hydraulic fracture effectiveness: rock...

Abstract: Horizontal Well Target Identification in the Wolfcamp Oil Resource Play in the Midland Basin

Tom Deen, Valery Shchelokov, Ray Wydrinski

West Texas Geological Society

... Wolfcamp Formation. Based on fracture stimulation modeling, a 300 foot window around each horizontal target was assumed to be the accessible frac interval...

Abstract: Eagle Ford Completion Optimization Strategies Using Horizontal Logging Data

Robin Slocombe, Andrew Acock, Casey Chadwick, Eric Wigger, Anup Viswanathan

West Texas Geological Society

... for stimulation treatment. Following the treatment, horizontal production logs were run through the zones to measure the cluster contribution. The report...

Abstract: Interpretation of Hydraulic Fracture Parameters, Horizontal Well Interference and Interaction Utilizing Microseismic Data in the Midland Basin Wolfcamp Shale Play

Mike Milliken, Robert Hull, Rob Meek, John Ndungu, Michael Thomas

West Texas Geological Society

..., predominately shale and carbonate sequences, to potential pressure seals as well as drivers controlling the extent of the stimulation. Pioneer...

Abstract: Advanced Reservoir Characterization and Proof-of-Concept Drilling in Unconventional Resource Plays

Kevin Schepel

West Texas Geological Society

... to make more informed decisions about future stimulation programs to optimize field production and recovery. The proof-of-concept process...

Abstract: Correlation of Fractured Surface Exposures to Aberrant Oil Production Along the Duchesne Fault Zone, Northeastern Utah

S. R. Bereskin, R. L. Bruhn, A. Groeger, B.A. Marin

Four Corners Geological Society

... mystified oil and gas operators, past and present. Unusual production, both positive and negative, has resulted from conventional fracture stimulation...

Horizontal Shale Gas Well Fracing Unplugged!

Jurgen Lehmann, Doug Bearinger, James Pyecroft, David Meeks, Peter Chernik

Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTEC)

... of URTeC is prohibited. Summary The current frac’ing industry paradigm is to isolate stimulation intervals. Cased cemented horizontal well stimulations...

Abstract: The Interplay of Bedding Plane Failures and Vertical Fractures in Controlling Flow During Stimulations

Adam Baig

West Texas Geological Society

... that two general families of fractures are activated during the stimulation: one sub-vertical and the other sub-horizontal. Over the monitored...

Midland Basin Image Log comparison from three parallel horizontal boreholes integrated with a geomechanical study

Joe Beck, Roger Reinmiller, Dan Martin, David Martinez, Ron Parker

West Texas Geological Society

..., readily reactivated upon application of hydraulic stimulation pressure. As critically stressed fractures are controlled by stress anisotropy...

Extended Abstract: New Challum Discovery Renews Interest in an Old Play Concept

Jeremy Harris, Raj Sing, Graham Sutherland

Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA)

... by cement invasion into the fracture I vugh network. The completion strategy involves staged perforation and acid stimulation treatments to restore the zone...

Project Rulison and Other Underground Nuclear Technology: Abstract

G. W. Frank

Tulsa Geological Society

... is the second joint industry-government sponsored gas stimulation experiment in the United States using a nuclear explosive, and was made possible...

Abstract: Geology of Heavy-Oil Deposit at Cold Lake, Alberta, by Donald B. Harrison; #90968 (1977).

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Abstract: New Smackover Production at Anahuac, Northeast Mexico

Colin L. Stabler

GCAGS Transactions

... as they cross the plunging Salado arch. Development drilling has shown that, with normal stimulation techniques, commercial production is restricted...

Abstract: Effects of Sandstone Composition and Diagenesis on Reservoir Quality, Tertiary-Pleistocene, Gulf Coast Region

David K. Davies , William R. Almon

GCAGS Transactions

... and diagenesis are essential in defining optimum exploration strategies, as well as drilling and stimulation treatments. End_of_Record - Last_Page 244...

Abstract: Effects of Sandstone Composition and Diagenesis on Reservoir Quality, Tertiary-Pleistocene, Gulf Coast Region, by David K. Davies, William R. Almon; #90967 (1977).

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Could the Mesoproterozoic Kyalla Formation Emerge as a Viable Gas Condensate Source Rock Reservor Play in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin?

Carl Altmann, David Close, Brenton Richards, Elizabeth Baruch, Mohinudeen Faiz, Alexander Cote

Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA)

... of 30-35GPa suggest favourable geomechanical properties for effective hydraulic fracture stimulation. The lower Kyalla SRR has the greatest potential...

Abstract: Abstract: Regional Diagenetic Trends in Lower Cretaceous Muddy Sandstone, Powder River Basin, Wyoming, by William R. Almon, David K. Davies; #90969 (1977).

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