A review of laboratory studies and theoretical analysis for the interaction mode between induced hydraulic fractures and pre-existing fractures
Hydraulic fracturing techniques have been widely used to create complex fracture network in
unconventional reservoirs. The complexity of hydraulic fracture is significantly influenced by …
unconventional reservoirs. The complexity of hydraulic fracture is significantly influenced by …
Deciphering the formation period and geological implications of shale tectonic fractures: a mini review and forward-looking perspectives
H Li - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 - frontiersin.org
In complex geological areas, the chronology of tectonic fracture formation is pivotal for the
conservation and enhancement of shale gas reservoirs. These fractures, evolving over …
conservation and enhancement of shale gas reservoirs. These fractures, evolving over …
Experimental and numerical simulation technique for hydraulic fracturing of shale formations
Hydraulic fracturing is crucial for extracting shale oil and gas. This technique involves
creating fractures in rock formations to enhance reservoir development efficiently. Due to the …
creating fractures in rock formations to enhance reservoir development efficiently. Due to the …
Hydraulic fracture propagation at weak interfaces between contrasting layers in shale using XFEM with energy-based criterion
The propagation behavior of hydraulic fractures (HFs) in unconventional shale formation is
influenced by anisotropic fracture toughness and interaction with existing nature fractures …
influenced by anisotropic fracture toughness and interaction with existing nature fractures …
Hydraulic fracture vertical propagation mechanism in interlayered brittle shale formations: an experimental investigation
To investigate the vertical propagation mechanism of hydraulic fractures in interlayered
brittle shale formations in the Qingyi member of the Southern Songliao Basin in Northeast …
brittle shale formations in the Qingyi member of the Southern Songliao Basin in Northeast …
Characteristics of fractures stimulated by supercritical carbon dioxide fracturing in shale based on acoustic emission monitoring
In recent years, supercritical carbon dioxide (SC–CO 2) has been attempted in hydraulic
fracturing in shale reservoirs as a new type of fracturing tool to overcome the drawback of …
fracturing in shale reservoirs as a new type of fracturing tool to overcome the drawback of …
Influence of slip and permeability of bedding interface on hydraulic fracturing: A numerical study using combined finite-discrete element method
Shale is a common layered sedimentary rock containing bedding interfaces in oil and gas
reservoirs. In hydraulic fracturing of shales, the fracturing fluid could flow into bedding …
reservoirs. In hydraulic fracturing of shales, the fracturing fluid could flow into bedding …
Numerical investigation of the fracture network morphology in multi-cluster hydraulic fracturing of horizontal wells: A DDM-FVM study
CX Yang, LP Yi, ZZ Yang, XG Li - Journal of Petroleum Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydraulic fracturing is the most effective method to enhance the recovery of unconventional
oil and gas via the formation of complex connected fracture networks. In this study, a pseudo …
oil and gas via the formation of complex connected fracture networks. In this study, a pseudo …
Investigating the propagation of multiple hydraulic fractures in shale oil rocks using acoustic emission
The propagation of multiple fractures plays a significant role in the effectiveness of hydraulic
stimulation in shale oil reservoirs. Previous studies reported that the laminations and …
stimulation in shale oil reservoirs. Previous studies reported that the laminations and …
Coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical simulation of hydraulic fracturing in deep reservoirs using finite-discrete element method
Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is one of the most effective stimulation techniques to enhance
reservoir permeability. The efficiency of an HF fluid injection depends on the pre-existing …
reservoir permeability. The efficiency of an HF fluid injection depends on the pre-existing …