Method for formation stimulation in horizontal wellbores using h

Details Method for formation stimulation in horizontal wellbores using h Method for formation stimulation in horizontal wellbores using h

1989-07-14

1990-07-03

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Specific propping feature

166 50, 166281, 166284, 166297, E21B 43267

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049382861

ABSTRACT:
A method for stimulating a formation penetrated by a horizontal wellbore where hydraulic fracturing is utilized. The horizontal wellbore casing is perforated on its top side. Thereafter, the formation is fractured through said perforations with a fracturing fluid containing a fused refractory proppant. The density of the proppant selected is equal to the density of the fracturing fluid utilized.

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