Method of hydraulically fracturing a formation
US8668011B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/267
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of hydraulically fracturing a formation comprises controlling a pump rate during hydraulic fracturing of the first section of the horizontal well bore during a first period to break down the formation while reducing pick up of sand positioned in the well bore; during a subsequent second period to pick up the sand positioned in the well bore generally at a rate at which the formation will accept the sand; and, during a subsequent third period to fracture the formation.
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