Automated fracture planning methods for multi-well fields
US10570704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/18
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method in accordance with some embodiments comprises receiving input parameters specifying fracturing requirements, electronically accessing formation data associated with a target formation, and using a computer processor to dynamically generate a fracturing plan for at least one of a plurality of boreholes in the target formation. The plan includes potential fracture locations and lengths that account for existing or planned fracture locations along others of the plurality of boreholes and that further account for the received input parameters and the accessed formation data. The method also comprises fracturing the target formation along the plurality of boreholes in accordance with the fracturing plan.
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