Determining the use of stimulation treatments based on high process zone stress

Methods for determining whether to perform a stimulation treatment on a subterranean zone are disclosed. Process zone stress ("PZS"), indicative of a production potential of the subterranean zone, is determined, and a determination is made as to whether the PZS exceeds a preselected value....

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Main Authors KUNDERT DONALD P, RAMURTHY MUTHUKUMARAPPAN, MAGILL DOUGLAS P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.11.2011
Subjects
DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
GEOPHYSICS
GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS
MEASURING
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
PHYSICS
TESTING
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Summary:Methods for determining whether to perform a stimulation treatment on a subterranean zone are disclosed. Process zone stress ("PZS"), indicative of a production potential of the subterranean zone, is determined, and a determination is made as to whether the PZS exceeds a preselected value. A PZS exceeding the preselected value may indicate a poor production potential, and a stimulation treatment of the subterranean zone may be avoided. As a result, a substantial cost saving associated with the avoided stimulation treatment may be realized.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20090395301