Abstract: Since 1976, extensive studies on the nature of the Eastern gas shales and the production potential from stimulated shale wells have been conducted through joint efforts of industry and the Department of Energy (DOE). Prior to development of this project, the conventional method of stimulating the shales was borehole shooting, and conventional hydraulic fracturing of the shale was just beginning. DOE-industry investigations under the Eastern Gas Shales Project have experimented with other types of stimulations, including massive hydraulic fracturing, foam fracturing, cryogenic fracturing, chemical explosives, and novel treatments. Two of the latter have used (1) nitrogen and (2) oil assisted with nitrogen. Two other treatments, which were unsuccessful, were (1) an open hole packer-stage frac and (2) a kerosene frac. These were operational and conceptual failures. Details of the stimulations and production data, where available, have been complied and studied. The experience that has been gained may prove helpful to those considering stimulation technology in future well drilling ventures in the shale. However, the limited data available in regions of similar geologic factors preclude a thorough analysis of stimulation effectiveness.
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-02-01
Language: en
Type: article
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