COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This practical and highly-interactive course includes real-life case studies and exercises where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups and class workshops. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Fracturing of Vertical & Horizontal Wells. It covers the principles of hydraulic fracturing and the basic concepts of rock mechanics and fracture mechanics; the types, properties and selection criteria of fracturing fluids and proppants; the fracture geometry and propagation; the design consideration for vertical wells and environmental and safety considerations; the fracture design and the treatment optimization; and the modeling tools and methodologies of numerical simulation of fractures. 

Further, the course will also discuss the interpretation of pressure and rate transient analysis in fractured wells; the data acquisition and monitoring techniques; the unique aspects of fracturing horizontal wells including multi-stage fracturing in horizontal wells; and the completion techniques for horizontal wells, well spacing and fracture interference and production analysis post-fracturing. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the high-volume fracturing and zipper fractures; the re-fracturing techniques and integration of fracturing with reservoir simulation; the new developments in fracturing fluids and proppant technology; managing flowback and produced water; the challenges in deep and tight formations and best practices in fracturing operations; the economic evaluation of fracturing projects; the hydraulic fracturing regulations and public perception; and the future trends in hydraulic fracturing.