Hydraulic fracture geometry characterization based on distributed fiber optic strain measurements: Modeling and Field Data for Unconventional and Geothermal Wells

Distributed fiber optic strain measurements revolutionize subsurface monitoring and hydraulic fracture characterization, offering exceptional spatial resolution and measurement sensitivity. This book presents a comprehensive approach for analyzing strain responses from monitoring wells to quantify hydraulic fracture propagation and the evolution of fracture geometry, with two field studies illustrating practical application. It aims to elucidate data interpretation and analysis of complex subsurface measurements related to hydraulic fracture propagation, providing engineers with a novel perspective on subsurface exploration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2024
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Distributed fiber optic strain measurements have revolutionized subsurface monitoring and hydraulic fracture characterization, offering a pivotal resource for geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and completion engineers. This cutting-edge technology leads the way in innovation with its ability to detect rock deformation and changes in strain along optical fibers, providing exceptional spatial resolution and measurement sensitivity. Its applications are broad and impactful, ranging from monitoring subsurface carbon storage and enhancing geothermal systems to advancing unconventional reservoir development. Despite the technology's advancements, accurately interpreting data of strain measurement from the hydraulic fracturing process poses a significant challenge due to the complex conditions in the Earth's surface. This book presents a comprehensive approach for analyzing strain responses from both horizontal and vertical monitoring wells to quantify hydraulic fracture propagation and the evolution of fracture geometry. The development of a forward geomechanics model significantly enhances the understanding of the field data. The introduction of a groundbreaking inversion model allows for in-depth data analysis and maximizes the dataset's value. Moreover, this book applies its findings through two field studies in typical unconventional reservoirs, illustrating the practical application of the technology. These case studies highlight effective field data interpretation and the critical insights that can be obtained. This book aims to elucidate data interpretation and analysis of complex subsurface measurements related to hydraulic fracture propagation, providing engineers with a novel perspective on subsurface exploration.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323953627