Method for controlling the vertical growth of hydraulic fracture

Details Method for controlling the vertical growth of hydraulic fracture Method for controlling the vertical growth of hydraulic fracture

1983-09-09

1985-05-07

Suchfield, George A.

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166308, E21B 4700, E21B 43267

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045152144

ABSTRACT:
A method for controlling the vertical growth of hydraulic fractures in subterranean formations. The fracturing gradients of adjacent formations are determined. The fluid density necessary to inhibit the propagation of a hydraulic fracture from one adjacent formation into the other is determined from the fracturing gradients. A fracturing fluid is prepared having the necessary density for inhibiting such hydraulic fracture propagation.

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Clark, Jr. et al., "Let Geology Help Your Fracturing", The Oil and Gas Journal, Feb. 13, 1956, pp. 130-136.

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