Numerical simulation of three-dimensional fracturing fracture propagation in radial wells

W Tianyu, GUO Zhaoquan, LI Gensheng… - Petroleum Exploration …, 2023 - Elsevier
A fracture propagation model of radial well fracturing is established based on the finite
element-meshless method. The model considers the coupling effect of fracturing fluid flow …

[HTML][HTML] Synchronous vertical fracture propagation of multi-layer radial wells for enhancing stimulated height in shale oil reservoir

M Gu, M Sheng, L Ren, B Zhang, L Huang… - Journal of Rock Mechanics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The diversity of interlayers in shale oil reservoir leads to a low degree of vertical
reconstruction. This paper aims to propose a method to guide the synchronous initiation of …

Local Stress Reconstruction of Multi-radial Wells for Enhancing Stimulated Height of Shale Oil Reservoir

M Gu, M Sheng, B Zhang, S Tian, G Li - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2024 - Springer
The technique combined radial well and hydraulic fracturing is an efficient and innovative
method to enhance stimulated height of shale oil reservoir. In this paper, a 3D double-layer …

Multi-step Fracturing Radial Boreholes for Efficient Development of Unconventional Gas Reservoirs

T Wang, Z Guo, Z Ma, Y Yong, G Li, S Tian - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2024 - Springer
Radial borehole fracturing is a production method that combines ultrashort radius radial
boreholes with hydraulic fracturing, which is expected to effectively improve the drainage …

[HTML][HTML] Fracture geometry and breakdown pressure of radial borehole fracturing in multiple layers

YN Yong, ZQ Guo, SC Tian, LY Ma, TY Wang… - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Radial borehole fracturing that combines radial boreholes with hydraulic fracturing is
anticipated to improve the output of tight oil and gas reservoirs. This paper aims to …

Fracture Morphology in Glutenite Reservoirs Stimulated by Radial Borehole Fracturing

Y Yong, S Tian, Z Guo, T Wang, C Wei, J Zhai… - ARMA US Rock …, 2024 - onepetro.org
Numerous oil resources have been found in glutenite reservoirs. However, multi-stage
hydraulic fracturing with horizontal wells faces the challenge of insufficient stimulation due to …

Fracture Geometries and Breakdown Pressures of Multi-Branch Radial Borehole Fracturing Influenced by Horizontal Stress Difference

Y Yong, Z Guo, S Tian, T Wang, M Sheng… - ARMA US Rock …, 2023 - onepetro.org
Multi-branch radial boreholes can be drilled and combined with hydraulic fracturing to
efficiently stimulate tight gas reservoirs. This paper experimentally investigates how …