Hybrid coupled discrete-fracture/matrix and multicontinuum models for unconventional-reservoir simulation

J Jiang, RM Younis - SPE Journal, 2016 - onepetro.org
Unconventional reservoirs are the focus of considerable attention as a primary energy
source. Numerical simulation is a core kernel of reservoir-engineering work flows for …

A Comprehensive Review of Formation Damage Caused by High-Viscosity Friction Reducers: Wolfcamp Case Study

M Ba Geri, A Ellafi, R Flori, J Noles… - SPE Liquids-Rich Basins …, 2019 - onepetro.org
The success of hydraulic fracture treatment can be evaluated by measuring fracture
conductivity and regained permeability. However, selecting the suitable fracture fluid system …

A transient two-phase flow model for production prediction of tight gas wells with fracturing fluid-induced formation damage

Y Wu, L Cheng, S Huang, S Fang… - SPE Western Regional …, 2019 - onepetro.org
A major concern with hydraulic fracturing in tight formation is the fracturing fluid-induced
formation damage (FFIFD) for the high capillary pressure and the presence of water …

Review of developments in nanotechnology application for formation damage control

MR Ngata, B Yang, MD Aminu, R Iddphonce… - Energy & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Formation damage has the potential to impair and weaken reservoir productivity and
injectivity, causing substantial economic losses. Oil and gas wells can be damaged by …

Simulation of matrix/fracture interaction in low-permeability fractured unconventional reservoirs

DY Ding, N Farah, B Bourbiaux, YSS Wu, I Mestiri - SPE Journal, 2018 - onepetro.org
Unconventional reservoirs, such as shale-gas or tight oil reservoirs, are generally highly
fractured (including hydraulic fractures and stimulated and nonstimulated natural fractures of …

Effects of shale swelling and water-blocking on shale permeability

Q Lyu, J Shi, J Tan, JM Dick, X Kang - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the process of producing shale gas by fracturing, a large amount of water enters shale
due to shale imbibition, which affects the shale permeability because of the positive effect by …

基于地质工程一体化的致密油井间干扰分析及井间距优化

任佳伟, 白晓虎, 唐思睿, 陈军斌, 董奇, 余金柱 - 地质科技通报, 2024 - dzkjqb.cug.edu.cn
随着新井加密以及老井重复压裂的实施, 井间距缩小, 单井改造规模扩大, 井间干扰程度高,
严重影响压裂效果及产量. 为解决井间干扰程度评价及预防控制等问题, 应用地质工程一体化 …

Permeability damage and hydrate dissociation barrier caused by invaded fracturing fluid during hydrate reservoir stimulation

Y Qi, Y Sun, B Li, H Shan, Y Shen, G Zhang - Gas Science and Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydraulic fracturing is a promising stimulation technology for enhancing the gas productivity
and energy efficiency of low-permeability hydrate reservoirs. Presently, most studies focus …

Mechanisms of shale hydration and water block removal

Z Fanhui, Q Zhang, GUO Jianchun, Z Bo… - Petroleum Exploration …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Shale samples of Silurian Longmaxi Formation in the Changning area of the
Sichuan Basin, SW China, were selected to carry out scanning electron microscopy, CT …

Quantitative study in shale gas behaviors using a coupled triple-continuum and discrete fracture model

S Wei, Y Xia, Y Jin, M Chen, K Chen - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2019 - Elsevier
The shale has ultra-low permeability wherein multi-scale natural fractures are well-
developed. The success of providing high diversion channels makes multi-stage fractured …