Systems and methods for controlling fracturing operations using monitor well pressure
US11028679B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for fracturing operations include initiating pumping of a fracturing fluid into a target well according to one or more fracturing operation parameters, the target well extending through a subterranean formation. Subsequent to initiating pumping of the fracturing fluid into the target well, a response of a monitor well extending through the subterranean formation is detected, the monitor well including a sealed monitoring portion. The sealed monitoring portion is substantially filled with a liquid such that the response results from interactions between the sealed monitoring portion and a fracture extending from the target well. The method further includes modifying at least one of the one or more fracturing operation parameters in response to detecting the response of the monitor well.
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