A review of diverting agents for reservoir stimulation

L Zhao, X Chen, H Zou, P Liu, C Liang, N Zhang… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2020 - Elsevier
Compared with conventional fracturing and acidizing technology, temporary plugging and
diverting stimulation technology (TPDST), which has been becoming more and more …

A three-dimensional numerical study of hydraulic fracturing with degradable diverting materials via CZM-based FEM

D Wang, Y Dong, D Sun, B Yu - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2020 - Elsevier
Both microseismic interpretation and post-frac production analysis have confirmed that initial
hydrocarbon production and ultimate recovery in reservoirs are mainly associated with the …

Experimental study on plugging performance and diverted fracture geometry during different temporary plugging and diverting fracturing in Jimusar shale

M Li, F Zhou, Z Sun, E Dong, X Zhuang, L Yuan… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2022 - Elsevier
Temporary plugging and diverting fracturing (TPDF) is one promising technology to form
complex fracture networks in unconventional oil and gas resources, such as Jimusar shale …

A perspective review on degradable polylactic acid diverters for well stimulations

X Chen, Y Lu - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Fluid diversion plays a central role in modern well stimulation operations by directing well
stimulation fluids to desired target zones and ensuring uniform stimulation. Polylactic acid …

Preparation and properties of degradable hydrogels as a temporary plugging agent used for acidizing treatments to enhance oil recovery

K Wang, G Liu, Y Guo, H Yang, Z Chen, G Su… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2022 - Elsevier
Temporary plugging and diverting acidizing treatments have been proved to be a simple
and effective method in stimulating the conventional/unconventional reservoirs. Importantly …

Large-scale true tri-axial fracturing experimental investigation on diversion behavior of fiber using 3D printing model of rock formation

L Zhang, F Zhou, J Mou, M Pournik, S Tao… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2019 - Elsevier
The complex carbonate reservoir is characterized by strong heterogeneity, developed
natural fractures, and high temperature. In order to enhance its stimulation effect and …

Experimental study on plugging behavior of degradable fibers and particulates within acid-etched fracture

L Zhang, F Zhou, W Feng, M Pournik, Z Li… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2020 - Elsevier
As proven from field practices in North America and Northwest China, temporary plugging
and diverting acid fracturing is an indispensable technology to enhance stimulation effect …

An integrated experimental method to investigate tool-less temporary-plugging multistage acid fracturing of horizontal well by using self-degradable diverters

L Zhang, F Zhou, J Mou, W Feng, Z Li, S Zhang - SPE Journal, 2020 - onepetro.org
Tool‐less temporary‐plugging multistage acid fracturing of horizontal well is a necessary
technology to unlock the production potential and enable commercial productivity for tight …

[HTML][HTML] Conventional diverting techniques and novel fibr-assisted self-diverting system in carbonate reservoir acidizing with successful case studies

R Abdollahi, H Esfandyari, MN Pari, A Davarpanah - Petroleum Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Conventional diverting techniques may not be useful, and the use of the advanced and well-
documented diverting technique is needed to overcome the complexity and heterogeneity of …

Research and application of segmented acid fracturing by temporary plugging in ultradeep carbonate reservoirs

Y Wang, Y Fan, C Zhou, Z Luo, W Chen, T He… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The ultradeep carbonate reservoir in Sichuan Basin is characterized by deep burial depth,
high temperature, and strong heterogeneity. In the early stage of production, the vertical well …