Real-time completion optimization of multiple laterals in gas shale reservoirs: Integration of geology, log, surface seismic, and microseismic information

Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference 2011

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 691-705

  Ramakrishnan, H ^a   Yuyan, R ^a   Belhadi, J ^b  

^a SCHLUMBERGER   (United States)

^b Devon Energy Corporation   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

DATA INTEGRATION; FRACTURE; GASES; OIL WELL DRILLING; OIL WELLS; PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS; PROPPANTS; SEISMOLOGY; SHALE GAS; WELL PERFORATION; WELL STIMULATION;

DIVERSION TECHNOLOGY; EFFECTIVE STIMULATION; FRACTURE STIMULATION; INTEGRATED APPROACH; SEQUENTIAL STIMULATION; SHALE GAS RESERVOIRS; STIMULATION TREATMENTS; SURFACE SEISMIC INFORMATION;

NATURAL GAS WELL COMPLETION;

EID: 79959477875     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.2118/140542-ms     Document Type: Conference Paper

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