hydraulic fracturing

The Midland-based service company operates a fleet that is now 65% either dual-fuel or electric-powered.

New studies examine whether two innovative well designs should have a bigger role to play in the race to get more value out of tight rock reservoirs.

Casing deformations are common in the south-west shale regions of China and the Middle East, where the widespread use of 5.5-in., 26- and 26.8-lb/ft casing is the norm. In these regions, the majority of frac plugs are designed with an outer diameter (OD) of 4.055 in. or slightly larger, which frequently encounter restrictions resulting in the loss of bottomhole assemb…

Fracturing companies can’t connect to the electric grid fast enough as they seek to reduce emissions, save costs.

Permian Basin oil wells produce a lot of water. Much of it is injected into disposal zones above and below the basin’s primary oil- and gas-producing zone. When water is injected into these disposal zones, the pressure increases, mainly because no fluid is concurrently removed. Is this increase in pressure a concern? The data would suggest yes.

The authors of this paper describe a model-driven work flow developed for hydraulic fracturing design and execution that could be a resource for other shale plays with similar challenges worldwide.

This paper presents a case study of integrated geomechanical and reservoir simulation with a developed fracture conductivity calculation work flow to evaluate well spacing and completions design.

The authors of this paper write that computationally coupled models enable swift, accurate, and engineered decision-making for optimal asset development.

Two firms are using hydraulic fracturing to create high-pressure water reservoirs that can be turned on and off to meet electricity demand.

The natural fractures discovered on Mars during rover missions might be so important that they are worth bringing back to Earth.