An optimization model for conductivity of hydraulic fracture networks in the Longmaxi shale, Sichuan basin, Southwest China

• Published in: Energy Geoscience Vol. 1; no. 1-2; pp. 47 - 54
• Main Authors: Zhao, Zhihong, Wu, Kaidi, Fan, Yu, Guo, Jianchun, Zeng, Bo, Yue, Wenhan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.07.2020; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: Conductivity optimization; Fracture network; Propped fracture; Self-propped fracture; Shale gas; Conductivity optimization; Propped fracture; Fracture network; Self-propped fracture; Shale gas

Shale gas is an important unconventional resource. The economic recovery of shale gas is only possible when a fracture network with sufficient conductivity is created by hydraulic fracturing, that, if effectively propped, connects fracturing fractures and natural fractures. Focusing on the Longmaxi...