Microseismic Fracturing: Example From The Woodford Shale

1. The detection and locating of micro-earthquakes induced by hydraulic fracturescan help you

Map out the geometry and characteristics of the hydraulic fracture

Whether or not the permeability is in micro or milli- darcies

Pore typing

The lithology as well as biostratigraphic profile of the formation

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Microseismic Fracturing: Example From The Woodford Shale - Quiz

Here is a presentation by Mike Mayerhoffer (Pinnacle) which was given at the Oklahoma Gas Shales Conference,
http://www. Ogs. Ou. Edu/pdf/GSMayerhoferS. Pdf
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2. What are the key elements for production from shale networks?

Network size

Frac spacing

Conductivity

All of the above

3. What can proppant bridging do?

Trigger landslides on the surface

Create vibrations

Neutralize radioactivity

Enhance fracturing

4. What types of fractures might you encounter?

Simple fracture

Complex fracture

Complex fracture with fissure opening

Complex fracture network

All of the above

5. What can microseismic help you determine?

Water saturation

Fractures

Radioactivity

Permeability