Microseismic Fracturing: Example From The Woodford Shale
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The detection and locating of micro-earthquakes induced by hydraulic fracturescan help you
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Map out the geometry and characteristics of the hydraulic fracture
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Whether or not the permeability is in micro or milli- darcies
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Pore typing
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The lithology as well as biostratigraphic profile of the formation
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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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What are the key elements for production from shale networks?
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Network size
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Frac spacing
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Conductivity
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All of the above
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A. All of the above -
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What can proppant bridging do?
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Trigger landslides on the surface
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Create vibrations
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Neutralize radioactivity
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Enhance fracturing
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A. Enhance fracturing -
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What types of fractures might you encounter?
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Simple fracture
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Complex fracture
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Complex fracture with fissure opening
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Complex fracture network
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All of the above
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What can microseismic help you determine?
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Water saturation
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Fractures
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Radioactivity
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Permeability
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