Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-27
2011-11-01
Thompson, Kenneth L (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C073S152380
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047284
ABSTRACT:
Methods for determining whether to perform a stimulation treatment on a subterranean zone are disclosed. Process zone stress (“PZS”), indicative of a production potential of the subterranean zone, is determined, and a determination is made as to whether the PZS exceeds a preselected value. A PZS exceeding the preselected value may indicate a poor production potential, and a stimulation treatment of the subterranean zone may be avoided. As a result, a substantial cost saving associated with the avoided stimulation treatment may be realized.
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Kundert Donald P.
Magill Douglas P.
Ramurthy Muthukumarappan
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Halliburton Energy Service,s Inc.
Kent Robert A.
Thompson Kenneth L
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