Shale softening degree and rate induced by fracturing fluid under THMC coupling condition

J Song, D Xiang, S Zhao, D Hu, H Zhou… - Journal of Natural Gas …, 2021 - Elsevier
The shale softening behavior caused by hydrofracturing fluid is of great influence for the
fracture conductivity and ultimate recovery of oil and gas from reservoir formations. This …

Geomechanical characterization of the Wufeng and Longmaxi Shales: mechanical and velocity anisotropy, static and dynamic moduli

K Dong, J Ding, B Hou, X Wang, R Kou - SPE Reservoir Evaluation & …, 2023 - onepetro.org
Summary The Wufeng and Longmaxi shales of Sichuan Basin, Southwest China have been
the primary targets for shale gas development. Because hydraulic fracturing and seismic …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Lateral Confining Pressure on Shale's Mechanical Properties and Its Implications for Fracture Conductivity

J Song, Y Liu, Y Luo, F Yang, D Hu - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The field stress of the shale affects the proppant embedment, fracture conductivity, well
production rate, and ultimately the recovery of hydrocarbons from reservoir formations. This …