09 Haider FracTech - Frac Candidate Selection PDF

Fracture Technologies
9. Frac Candidate Selection
Tight Gas 19th Sept 06

Sami Haidar
Fracture Technologies Ltd.
Hydraulic Fracturing
History in Brief
Hydraulic fracturing was implemented in the USA as early as the 1940s
without sand hence production enhancement was limited
In the late 50s and 60s proppant was introduced (natural sand)
In the the sixties the technique became well established for production
enhancement of tight reservoirs. Analytical techniques (Cinco-Ley et al) were
developed to estimate negative skin
In the 80s Mini Frac analysis (Nolte et al) was developed, which made
fracturing into a science rather then an art.
In the mid 80s tip screen out was developed (by Paul Martins in BP) which was
valuable in medium-high permeability reservoirs.
In 2000 reservoir and fracture numerical modeling (Stimplan a and WellWhiz)
were introduced for fracture production optimisation and design
Currently 80% of the production from the USA is from hydraulically fractured
wells.
Fracturing History in USA

North Sea Fracturing

Under utilized. Historically we tends to develop the better
reservoir and leave behind marginal ones.
Costly to apply, and hence carries a high risk.
Proppant flow back was a threat in the past in - some
Companies still believe that is a deterrent.
Current oil prices suggests lots of opportunity to develop
marginal reservoirs.
Better tools, products and experience has evolved in the
last 10 years that does improve results
Fracturing and Stresses

Fracture Technologies Fracture Dimensions
Simplistic View
Complex Geology Fracturing
Realistic
Analytical Methods
PI increase in Vertical Wells
North Sea
Range!
Frac Design Old
In Frac Models we Trust!

Or Do We?!
(Same input/ same software Two answers)
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Shale
TVD 0.000
m
0.037
2380
Shale
0.075
0.112
Width - Total in
0.149
2400
0.186
0.224
0.261
2420
0.298
0.335
0.373
2440
40 45 50 55 20 40 60 80
Stress (MPa) Fracture Penetration (m)
Analytical Solution Numerical Solution

New Ways
New tools are now available for better design
In depth Fracture design field data collection

Numerical Reservoir Simulation
Sensitivities and field calibration of models
Etc..
Candidate Selection-A Field Example
Mechanical Screening
Basis of Selection
GIIP in model obtained from P/Z
KH obtained from PBU (a challenge in tight gas where the
well might not flow)
Layer permeability obtained from PLT
Model is initially history matched with prod data
Well trajectory and CBL, etc..
Frac modeling includes multi-phase flow (condensate
banking) and non Darcy effects numerical techniques
used)
Fracture placement
Inputs to Numerical Reservoir

Simulator (WellWhiz)
Fracture Geometry Reservoir Parameters
Multiple fractures Perm,
Width/ Height/ Length Multiple Rel perm regions
Conductivity, non-Darcy Multiple shale/ sand units
Condensate drop-out
Sensitivities
Tunnel Permeability Wellbore Hydraulics
non-Darcy , Inputs to
# of Effective WellWhiz Prosper generated VLP
Frac Fluid
Annular Pack D
Early Screen-out
Flow thru frac/ non-frac perfs Screen Effects
Zonal contribution Screen selection
Annular pack perm
D non-Darcy coefficient
Perforation
Diameter
Tunnel Permeability
non-Darcy ,
# of Effective
Inputs to Frac Simulator (WellWhiz)

Fracture
Wellbore Multiple fractures
Width/ Height/ Length
Hydraulics Conductivity, non-Darcy
Prosper generated E70
VLP
E60
Perforation E50
Diameter E40
Tunnel
Permeability Shale
non-Darcy ,
# of Effective E30 Reservoir WellWhiz
E20 Perm,
Multiple Rel perm regions
E10 Multiple shale/ sand units
Screen Effects Condensate drop-out
Screen selection
Annular pack perm
D non-Darcy StimPlan Lab Work
coefficent
Tests WellWhiz
Production Log Data

P/Z Plot
PBU- June 1999

Log Log (kh=740 mD-ft)

Horner Plot (kh=720 mD-ft, S=9)

WellWhiz Reservoir Modeling
GIIP=62 BCF from P/Z

Layers Model
Calibrated to PLT and PBU (sort of)

Gas-Condensate Rel Perm
(all models)
History Match
Explicit Frac Modeling

Frac Performance
Extra Reserves with fracturing!
Tubing lift curve
BHFP
IPR for a fractured well
IPR Un
fractured well
Rate (MMscf/d)
Summary of Data
Conclusions
Hydraulic fracturing like any other technology will work when
selecting the right well and conducting the correct design.
Statistics from the last 15 wells (over the last few years) indicate a
success ratio of over 95%.
Fracturing should be considered an a completion strategy (during

field development studies), and not an after thought when
production does not meet expectations.
Finally, for success consider expertise, up to date tools and good

data when selecting a well for fracturing, and of course post frac
evaluation
One Slide on Post Frac Evaluation

Post frac net pressure match using frac models to
assess fracture geometry and proppant
concentration
Post frac PBU tests to detect Bi-Liner flow period
Post frac production history match
Learn and re design next job

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Fracture Technologies

9. Frac Candidate Selection

Tight Gas 19th Sept 06

Fracturing History in USA

North Sea Fracturing

Fracturing and Stresses

In Frac Models we Trust!

Analytical Solution Numerical Solution

In depth Fracture design field data collection

Sensitivities and field calibration of models

Inputs to Numerical Reservoir

Inputs to Frac Simulator (WellWhiz)

Production Log Data

PBU- June 1999

Log Log (kh=740 mD-ft)

Horner Plot (kh=720 mD-ft, S=9)

GIIP=62 BCF from P/Z

Calibrated to PLT and PBU (sort of)

Explicit Frac Modeling

Extra Reserves with fracturing!

Tubing lift curve

IPR for a fractured well

Fracturing should be considered an a completion strategy (during

Finally, for success consider expertise, up to date tools and good

One Slide on Post Frac Evaluation

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