Fracturing method for horizontal wells

Details Fracturing method for horizontal wells Fracturing method for horizontal wells

1998-04-30

2000-06-06

Neuder, William

Wells

Processes

Placing fluid into the formation

166280, 166281, E21B 43267

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ABSTRACT:
A method for fracturing a horizontal well at a plurality of locations along the length of the horizontal portion of the well by plugging previously fractured downstream fracture zones with a mixture of a proppant and a slump-inhibiting material.

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"A Novel Technology to Control Proppant Backproduction", by R.J. Card, P.R. Howard and J-P Feraud; SPE 31007; SPE Production & Facilities, Nov. 1995.

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