Well completion method, including integrated approach for fracture optimization
US6795773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/008
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Fracture design for well completion includes determining a conductivity profile for the given reservoir to be fractured. Materials needed to obtain this conductivity profile are selected based on their ability to meet the conductivity objective and their rank based on economic value. A further step gives the designer a pumping schedule to be performed on the surface after an initial test in the actual well. This can reduce the iterations required to optimize a fracturing treatment and significantly reduce the redesign process at the well site.
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