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Reservoir simulation

Study Investigates Mechanisms for Damage vs. Uplift in Different Basins

The authors of this paper compare case studies from the Bakken and the STACK plays to conclude that mineralogy, petrophysics, and reservoir-condition differences between basins cause differences in the effect of fracture-driven interactions.

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November 1, 2022
Journal of Petroleum Technology
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Skin damage forms only in areas where the fluid is leaking out of a fracture into a depleted reservoir.
Fig. 1—Skin damage forms only in areas where the fluid is leaking out of a fracture into a depleted reservoir.

Parent/child interactions pose a critical challenge for oil and gas shale producers. The industry has progressed significantly in its understanding of causes and mitigation. However, important uncertainties remain. Fracture-driven interactions, or “frac hits,” exhibit varied behaviors in different basins.

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