17959871. OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does this technology compare to traditional well drilling and fracturing methods?
- 1.11 What are the potential environmental impacts of using this technology?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17959871 titled 'OPTIMAL DRILLING AND FRACTURING SEQUENCES FOR PLACING NUMEROUS HORIZONTAL WELLS IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a technique for drilling and fracturing wells using geomechanical properties and in-situ stresses estimation, 3D geomechanics modeling, and hydraulic fracturing modeling for multiple wells.
- Geomechanical properties and in-situ stresses are estimated using collected data and mini-fracking tests.
- A 3D geomechanics model is generated based on a 3D property model and natural fracture network.
- Hydraulic fracturing modeling is conducted for a single well to obtain an optimum pump schedule for a target fracture length and well spacing.
- Hydraulic fracturing modeling for multiple wells is conducted based on a drilling-fracturing sequence to generate symmetric fractures and determine an optimum pump schedule for middle wells.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the oil and gas industry for optimizing drilling and fracturing operations in unconventional reservoirs.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in improving well productivity and recovery rates by optimizing the placement and design of hydraulic fractures.
Benefits
The technology leads to increased efficiency in well drilling and fracturing, resulting in cost savings and enhanced reservoir performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications of this technology include oil and gas companies looking to improve their well drilling and fracturing processes in unconventional reservoirs.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing techniques for hydraulic fracturing optimization in oil and gas reservoirs.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional well drilling and fracturing methods?
This technology offers a more advanced and optimized approach to well drilling and fracturing compared to traditional methods by utilizing geomechanical modeling and hydraulic fracturing simulations.
What are the potential environmental impacts of using this technology?
The environmental impacts of using this technology, such as water usage and induced seismicity, need to be further studied and addressed to ensure sustainable operations in the oil and gas industry.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods include a technique for drilling and fracturing wells. Geomechanical properties and in-situ stresses for the field are estimated using collected data and results from mini-fracking tests. A 3D geomechanics model for the field is generated based on 3D property model and natural fracture network. First 3D hydraulic fracturing modeling for a single well is conducted to obtain an optimum pump schedule for a target fracture length and well spacing for placing numerous horizontal wells in the field. Then 3D hydraulic fracturing modeling for the multiple wells is conducted based on a drilling-fracturing sequence configured to generate symmetric fractures and to determine an optimum pump schedule for middle wells, considering tensile stress superposition. The drilling-fracturing sequence includes initially skipping fracturing of a drilled well adjacent to a fractured well. The group of wells are drilled and fractured using the sequence.
