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West Texas Geological Society

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Hunting the Permian in the Permian Basin, 2014
Page 66

Abstract: Threading the Needle in the Permian Basin : A Case Study in the Use of Microseismic Evaluation in Determining Optimal Lateral Well Placement

Becky Roberds,1 Mary Ellison,2 Ashely Shaw3

Abstract

In addition to the heterogeneity found in unconventional reservoirs, Permian Basin operators must contend with significant variability in site specific drilling and production histories. Fracture propagation can be affected by offset depletions and frac jobs in both vertical and horizontal wells. Microseismic monitoring is an essential tool for modeling fracture geometry in this complex environment and defining reservoir conditions for both well and stage placement. The study reveals the results of a Spraberry and Wolfcamp drilling program in the Midland Basin, using microseismic data to help best develop the acreage.


 

Acknowledgments and Associated Footnotes

1 Becky Roberds: MicroSeismic, Inc.

2 Mary Ellison: MicroSeismic, Inc.

3 Ashely Shaw: MicroSeismic, Inc.

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