Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fractur...Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fracturing model for a horizontal well in shale with high-density bedding planes is established.The fracture morphology,fracture geometry,fracturing area and multiple fracture propagation mechanism are analyzed under simultaneous fracturing,sequential fracturing,and alternative fracturing.Results show that in the case of small cluster spacing and three clusters,the growth of the middle fracture is inhibited and develops along the bedding planes under both simultaneous fracturing and alternative fracturing.For sequential fracturing,the increase in the interval time between each fracturing advances the post fracturing fracture deflecting to the pre-existing fractures through the bedding planes.The reactivation of the bedding planes can promote the extension of the fracturing area.Increasing the injection rate and the number of clusters promotes the activation of bedding planes.However,it is preferable to reduce the number of clusters to obtain more main fractures.Compared with modified alternating fracturing and cyclic alternating fracturing,alternating shut-in fracturing creates more main fractures towards the direction of the maximum in-situ stress.The fracturing efficiency for high-density layered shale is ranked as simultaneous fracturing>alternative fracturing>sequential fracturing.展开更多
The Carter model is used to characterize the dynamic behaviors of fracture growth and fracturing fluid leakoff.A thermo-fluid coupling temperature response forward model is built considering the fluid flow and heat tr...The Carter model is used to characterize the dynamic behaviors of fracture growth and fracturing fluid leakoff.A thermo-fluid coupling temperature response forward model is built considering the fluid flow and heat transfer in wellbore,fracture and reservoir.The influences of fracturing parameters and fracture parameters on the responses of distributed temperature sensing(DTS)are analyzed,and a diagnosis method of fracture parameters is presented based on the simulated annealing algorithm.A field case study is introduced to verify the model’s reliability.Typical V-shaped characteristics can be observed from the DTS responses in the multi-cluster fracturing process,with locations corresponding to the hydraulic fractures.The V-shape depth is shallower for a higher injection rate and longer fracturing and shut-in time.Also,the V-shape is wider for a higher fracture-surface leakoff coefficient,longer fracturing time and smaller fracture width.Additionally,the cooling effect near the wellbore continues to spread into the reservoir during the shut-in period,causing the DTS temperature to decrease instead of rise.Real-time monitoring and interpretation of DTS temperature data can help understand the fracture propagation during fracturing operation,so that immediate measures can be taken to improve the fracturing performance.展开更多
The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sic...The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sichuan Basin.The fracture propagation and inter-well interference model were established based on the evolution of 4D in-situ stress,and the evolution characteristics of stress and the mechanism of interference between wells were analyzed.The research shows that the increase in horizontal stress difference and the existence of natural fractures/faults are the main reasons for inter-well interference.Inter-well interference is likely to occur near the fracture zones and between the infill wells and parent wells that have been in production for a long time.When communication channels are formed between the infill wells and parent wells,it can increase the productivity of parent wells in the short term.However,it will have a delayed negative impact on the long-term sustained production of both infill wells and parent wells.The change trend of in-situ stress caused by parent well production is basically consistent with the decline trend of pore pressure.The lateral disturbance range of in-situ stress is initially the same as the fracture length and reaches 1.5 to 1.6 times that length after 2.5 years.The key to avoiding inter-well interference is to optimize the fracturing parameters.By adopting the M-shaped well pattern,the optimal well spacing for the infill wells is 300 m,the cluster spacing is 10 m,and the liquid volume per stage is 1800 m^(3).展开更多
For shale oil reservoirs in the Jimsar Sag of Junggar Basin,the fracturing treatments are challenged by poor prediction accuracy and difficulty in parameter optimization.This paper presents a fracturing parameter inte...For shale oil reservoirs in the Jimsar Sag of Junggar Basin,the fracturing treatments are challenged by poor prediction accuracy and difficulty in parameter optimization.This paper presents a fracturing parameter intelligent optimization technique for shale oil reservoirs and verifies it by field application.A self-governing database capable of automatic capture,storage,calls and analysis is established.With this database,22 geological and engineering variables are selected for correlation analysis.A separated fracturing effect prediction model is proposed,with the fracturing learning curve decomposed into two parts:(1)overall trend,which is predicted by the algorithm combining the convolutional neural network with the characteristics of local connection and parameter sharing and the gated recurrent unit that can solve the gradient disappearance;and(2)local fluctuation,which is predicted by integrating the adaptive boosting algorithm to dynamically adjust the random forest weight.A policy gradient-genetic-particle swarm algorithm is designed,which can adaptively adjust the inertia weights and learning factors in the iterative process,significantly improving the optimization ability of the optimization strategy.The fracturing effect prediction and optimization strategy are combined to realize the intelligent optimization of fracturing parameters.The field application verifies that the proposed technique significantly improves the fracturing effects of oil wells,and it has good practicability.展开更多
Hydraulic fracturing,an effective method for enhancing coal seam productivity,largely determines coalbed methane(CBM)production,which is significantly influenced by geological and engineering factors.This study focuse...Hydraulic fracturing,an effective method for enhancing coal seam productivity,largely determines coalbed methane(CBM)production,which is significantly influenced by geological and engineering factors.This study focuses on the L block to investigate the mechanisms influencing efficient fracture propagation and enhanced stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)in fracturing.To explore the mechanisms influencing effective fracture propagation and enhanced SRV,the L block was selected as the research object,with a comprehensive consideration of geological background,reservoir properties,and dynamic production data.By combining the discrete lattice method with numer-ical analysis and true triaxial experimental simulation,the fracture morphology of a single cluster and the propagation patterns of multiple clusters of complex fractures were obtained.Additionally,the optimization of temporary plugging timing and the fracture map under multiple factors were innovatively proposed.Results indicate that greater flow rate and viscosity can effectively overcome the stress shadow effect of the outermost fractures(1st and 6th clusters),increasing the fracture pressure of the single cluster and the equilibrium degree of multiple fracture propagation,thus forming a more complex fracture network.Moreover,when viscosity exceeds 45 pressure concentrates at fracture mPa⋅s,tips,promoting discontinuous propagation and reducing flow resistance.Conversely,increased gangue thickness and spacing between horizontal wells increase the vertical propagation pressure,suppressing fracture growth and reducing central flow velocity.This study provides a multi-cluster fracture propagation map for optimizing volumetric fracturing in coal seams and suggests that the optimal temporary plugging time significantly enhances the SRV.展开更多
With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper propo...With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper proposes an improved fluid flow algorithm,aiming to enhance the computational efficiency of hydraulic fracturing simulations while ensuring computational accuracy.The algorithm optimizes the aperture law and iteration criteria,focusing on improving the domain volume and crack pressure update strategy,thereby enabling precise capture of dynamic borehole pressure variations during injection tests.The effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through three flow-solid coupling cases.The study also analyzes the effects of borehole size,domain volume,and crack pressure update strategy on fracturing behavior.Furthermore,the performance of the improved algorithm in terms of crack propagation rate,micro-crack formation,and fluid pressure distribution was further evaluated.The results indicate that while large-size boreholes delay crack initiation,the cracks propagate more rapidly once formed.Additionally,the optimized domain volume calculation and crack pressure update strategy significantly shorten the pressure propagation stage,promote crack propagation,and improve computational efficiency.展开更多
The continental shale reservoirs of Jurassic Lianggaoshan Formation in Sichuan Basin contain thin lamina,which is characterized by strong plasticity and developed longitudinal shell limestone interlayer.To improve the...The continental shale reservoirs of Jurassic Lianggaoshan Formation in Sichuan Basin contain thin lamina,which is characterized by strong plasticity and developed longitudinal shell limestone interlayer.To improve the production efficiency of reservoirs by multi-cluster fracturing,it is necessary to consider the unbalanced propagation of hydraulic fractures and the penetration effect of fractures.This paper constructed a numerical model of multi-fracture propagation and penetration based on the finite element coupling cohesive zone method;considering the construction cluster spacing,pump rate,lamina strength and other parameters studied the influencing factors of multi-cluster fracture interaction propagation;combined with AE energy data and fracture mode reconstruction method,quantitatively characterized the comprehensive impact of the strength of thin interlayer rock interfaces on the initiation and propagation of fractures that penetrate layers,and accurately predicted the propagation pattern of hydraulic fractures through laminated shale oil reservoirs.Simulation results revealed that in the process of multi-cluster fracturing,the proportion of shear damage is low,and mainly occurs in bedding fractures activated by outer fractures.Reducing the cluster spacing enhances the fracture system's penetration ability,though it lowers the activation efficiency of lamina.The high plasticity of the limestone interlayer may impact the vertical propagation distance of the main fracture.Improving the interface strength is beneficial to the reconstruction of the fracture height,but the interface communication effect is limited.Reasonable selection of layers with moderate lamina strength for fracturing stimulation,increasing the pump rate during fracturing and setting the cluster spacing reasonably are beneficial to improve the effect of reservoir stimulation.展开更多
This study conducted temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)experiments using a true triaxial fracturing simulation system within a laboratory setting that replicated a lab-based horizontal well completion w...This study conducted temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)experiments using a true triaxial fracturing simulation system within a laboratory setting that replicated a lab-based horizontal well completion with multi-cluster sand jetting perforation.The effects of temporary plugging agent(TPA)particle size,TPA concentration,single-cluster perforation number and cluster number on plugging pressure,multi-fracture diversion pattern and distribution of TPAs were investigated.A combination of TPAs with small particle sizes within the fracture and large particle sizes within the segment is conducive to increasing the plugging pressure and promoting the diversion of multi-fractures.The addition of fibers can quickly achieve ultra-high pressure,but it may lead to longitudinal fractures extending along the wellbore.The temporary plugging peak pressure increases with an increase in the concentration of the TPA,reaching a peak at a certain concentration,and further increases do not significantly improve the temporary plugging peak pressure.The breaking pressure and temporary plugging peak pressure show a decreasing trend with an increase in single-cluster perforation number.A lower number of single-cluster perforations is beneficial for increasing the breaking pressure and temporary plugging peak pressure,and it has a more significant control on the propagation of multi-cluster fractures.A lower number of clusters is not conducive to increasing the total number and complexity of artificial fractures,while a higher number of clusters makes it difficult to achieve effective plugging.The TPAs within the fracture is mainly concentrated in the complex fracture areas,especially at the intersections of fractures.Meanwhile,the TPAs within the segment are primarily distributed near the perforation cluster apertures which initiated complex fractures.展开更多
An optimization method of fracturing fluid volume strength was introduced taking well X-1 in Biyang Sag of Nanxiang Basin as an example.The characteristic curves of capillary pressure and relative permeability were ob...An optimization method of fracturing fluid volume strength was introduced taking well X-1 in Biyang Sag of Nanxiang Basin as an example.The characteristic curves of capillary pressure and relative permeability were obtained from history matching between forced imbibition experimental data and core-scale reservoir simulation results and taken into a large scale reservoir model to mimic the forced imbibition behavior during the well shut-in period after fracturing.The optimization of the stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)fracturing fluid volume strength should meet the requirements of estimated ultimate recovery(EUR),increased oil recovery by forced imbibition and enhancement of formation pressure and the fluid volume strength of fracturing fluid should be controlled around a critical value to avoid either insufficiency of imbibition displacement caused by insufficient fluid amount or increase of costs and potential formation damage caused by excessive fluid amount.Reservoir simulation results showed that SRV fracturing fluid volume strength positively correlated with single-well EUR and an optimal fluid volume strength existed,above which the single-well EUR increase rate kept decreasing.An optimized increase of SRV fracturing fluid volume and shut-in time would effectively increase the formation pressure and enhance well production.Field test results of well X-1 proved the practicality of established optimization method of SRV fracturing fluid volume strength on significant enhancement of shale oil well production.展开更多
Multistage multi-cluster hydraulic fracturing has enabled the economic exploitation of shale reservoirs,but the interpretation of hydraulic fracture parameters is challenging.The pressure signals after pump shutdown a...Multistage multi-cluster hydraulic fracturing has enabled the economic exploitation of shale reservoirs,but the interpretation of hydraulic fracture parameters is challenging.The pressure signals after pump shutdown are influenced by hydraulic fractures,which can reflect the geometric features of hydraulic fracture.The shutdown pressure can be used to interpret the hydraulic fracture parameters in a real-time and cost-effective manner.In this paper,a mathematical model for shutdown pressure evolution is developed considering the effects of wellbore friction,perforation friction and fluid loss in fractures.An efficient numerical simulation method is established by using the method of characteristics.Based on this method,the impacts of fracture half-length,fracture height,opened cluster and perforation number,and filtration coefficient on the evolution of shutdown pressure are analyzed.The results indicate that a larger fracture half-length may hasten the decay of shutdown pressure,while a larger fracture height can slow down the decay of shutdown pressure.A smaller number of opened clusters and perforations can significantly increase the perforation friction and decrease the overall level of shutdown pressure.A larger filtration coefficient may accelerate the fluid filtration in the fracture and hasten the drop of the shutdown pressure.The simulation method of shutdown pressure,as well as the analysis results,has important implications for the interpretation of hydraulic fracture parameters.展开更多
Ultra-low permeability reservoirs are characterized by small pore throats and poor physical properties, which areat the root of well-known problems related to injection and production. In this study, a gas injection f...Ultra-low permeability reservoirs are characterized by small pore throats and poor physical properties, which areat the root of well-known problems related to injection and production. In this study, a gas injection floodingapproach is analyzed in the framework of numerical simulations. In particular, the sequence and timing of fracturechanneling and the related impact on production are considered for horizontal wells with different fracturemorphologies. Useful data and information are provided about the regulation of gas channeling and possible strategiesto delay gas channeling and optimize the gas injection volume and fracture parameters. It is shown that inorder to mitigate gas channeling and ensure high production, fracture length on the sides can be controlled andlonger fractures can be created in the middle by which full gas flooding is obtained at the fracture location in themiddle of the horizontal well. A Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm is provided by which the gas injectionvolume and the fracture parameters of gas injection flooding can be optimized. It is shown that an improvedoil recovery factor as high as 6% can be obtained.展开更多
This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction...This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction experiments,the characteristics and governing mechanisms of shale friction were elucidated.Complementary analyses were conducted to characterize the mineral composition,petrophysical properties,and micromorphology of the shale samples,providing insights into the relationship between microscopic structure and frictional response.In this paper,the characteristics and variation law of shale micro-sliding friction under different types of graphite materials as additives in LGF-80(Low-damage Guar Fluid)oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system were mainly studied.In addition,the finite element numerical simulation experiment of hydraulic fracturing was adopted to study the influence of the friction coefficient of natural fracture surfaces on fracture propagation and formation of the fracture network.The geometric complexity of fracture networks was systematically quantified under varying frictional coefficients of natural fracture surfaces through multi-parametric characterization and morphometric analysis.The research results show that graphite micro-particles reduce friction and drag.Based on this,this paper proposes a new idea of graphite micro-particles as an additive in the LGF-80 oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system to reduce friction on the fracture surface.展开更多
Currently,unconventional reservoirs are characterized by low single well-controlled reserves,high initial production but fast production decline.This paper sorts out the problems of energy dispersion and limited lengt...Currently,unconventional reservoirs are characterized by low single well-controlled reserves,high initial production but fast production decline.This paper sorts out the problems of energy dispersion and limited length and height of main hydraulic fractures induced in staged multi-cluster fracturing,and proposes an innovative concept of“energy-focused fracturing development”.The technical connotation,theoretical model,and core techniques of energy-focused fracturing development are systematically examined,and the implementation path of this technology is determined.The energy-focused fracturing development technology incorporates the techniques such as geology-engineering integrated design,perforation optimization design,fracturing process design,and drainage engineering control.It transforms the numerous,short and dense hydraulic fractures to limited,long and sparse fractures.It focuses on fracturing energy,and aims to improve the fracture length,height and lateral width,and the proppant long-distance transportation capacity,thus enhancing the single well-controlled reserves and development effect.The energy-focused fracturing development technology has been successfully applied in the carbonate reservoirs in buried hill,shallow coalbed methane reservoirs,and coal-rock gas reservoirs in China,demonstrating the technology's promising application.It is concluded that the energy-focused fracturing development technology can significantly increase the single well production and estimated ultimate recovery(EUR),and will be helpful for efficiently developing low-permeability,unconventional and low-grade resources in China.展开更多
The oil production of the multi-fractured horizontal wells(MFHWs) declines quickly in unconventional oil reservoirs due to the fast depletion of natural energy. Gas injection has been acknowledged as an effective meth...The oil production of the multi-fractured horizontal wells(MFHWs) declines quickly in unconventional oil reservoirs due to the fast depletion of natural energy. Gas injection has been acknowledged as an effective method to improve oil recovery factor from unconventional oil reservoirs. Hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff becomes preferable when the CO_(2) source is limited. However, the impact of complex fracture networks and well interference on the EOR performance of multiple MFHWs is still unclear. The optimal gas huff-n-puff parameters are significant for enhancing oil recovery. This work aims to optimize the hydrocarbon gas injection and production parameters for multiple MFHWs with complex fracture networks in unconventional oil reservoirs. Firstly, the numerical model based on unstructured grids is developed to characterize the complex fracture networks and capture the dynamic fracture features.Secondly, the PVT phase behavior simulation was carried out to provide the fluid model for numerical simulation. Thirdly, the optimal parameters for hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff were obtained. Finally, the dominant factors of hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff under complex fracture networks are obtained by fuzzy mathematical method. Results reveal that the current pressure of hydrocarbon gas injection can achieve miscible displacement. The optimal injection and production parameters are obtained by single-factor analysis to analyze the effect of individual parameter. Gas injection time is the dominant factor of hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff in unconventional oil reservoirs with complex fracture networks. This work can offer engineers guidance for hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff of multiple MFHWs considering the complex fracture networks.展开更多
Optimization of fracturing perforation is of great importance to the commingling gas production in coal measure strata.In this paper,a 3 D lattice algorithm hydraulic fracturing simulator was employed to study the eff...Optimization of fracturing perforation is of great importance to the commingling gas production in coal measure strata.In this paper,a 3 D lattice algorithm hydraulic fracturing simulator was employed to study the effects of perforation position and length on hydraulic fracture propagation in coal measures of the Lin-Xing block,China.Based on field data,three lithologic combinations are simulated:1)a thick section of coal seam sandwiched by sandstones;2)a thin coal seam layer overlay by gas-bearing tight sandstone;3)two coal seams separated by a thin layer of sandstone.Our simulation shows that perforation position and length in multi-layer reservoirs play a major role in hydraulic fracture propagation.Achieving maximum stimulated volume requires consideration of lithologic sequence,coal seam thickness,stress states,and rock properties.To improve the combined gas production in coal measure strata,it is possible to simultaneously stimulate multiple coal seams or adjacent gas-bearing sandstones.In these cases,perforation location and length also significantly impact fracture propagation,and therefore should be carefully designed.Our simulation results using 3 D lattice algorithm are qualitatively consistent with laboratory physical simulation.3 D lattice models can be used to effectively simulate the fracture propagation through layers in coal measure strata.The numerical results provide guidance for perforation optimization in the hydraulic fracturing of coal measure strata.展开更多
This paper establishes a 3D multi-well pad fracturing numerical model coupled with fracture propagation and proppant migration based on the displacement discontinuity method and Eulerian-Eulerian frameworks,and the fr...This paper establishes a 3D multi-well pad fracturing numerical model coupled with fracture propagation and proppant migration based on the displacement discontinuity method and Eulerian-Eulerian frameworks,and the fracture propagation and proppant distribution during multi-well fracturing are investigated by taking the actual multi-well pad parameters as an example.Fracture initiation and propagation during multi-well pad fracturing are jointly affected by a variety of stress interference mechanisms such as inter-cluster,inter-stage,and inter-well,and the fracture extension is unbalanced among clusters,asymmetric on both wings,and dipping at heels.Due to the significant influence of fracture morphology and width on the migration capacity of proppant in the fracture,proppant is mainly placed in the area near the wellbore with large fracture width,while a high-concentration sandwash may easily occur in the area with narrow fracture width as a result of quick bridging.On the whole,the proppant placement range is limited.Increasing the well-spacing can reduce the stress interference of adjacent wells and promote the uniform distribution of fractures and proppant on both wings.The maximum stimulated reservoir volume or multi-fracture uniform propagation can be achieved by optimizing the well spacing.Although reducing the perforation-cluster spacing also can improve the stimulated reservoir area,a too low cluster spacing is not conducive to effectively increasing the propped fracture area.Since increasing the stage time lag is beneficial to reduce inter-stage stress interference,zipper fracturing produces more uniform fracture propagation and proppant distribution.展开更多
CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that a...CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that affects the final gas production effect.However,there have been few studies focusing on the flowback characteristics after CO_(2) dry fracturing.In this study,an extensive core-to-field scale study was conducted to investigate CO_(2) flowback characteristics and CH_(4) production behavior.Firstly,to investigate the impact of core properties and production conditions on CO_(2) flowback,a series of laboratory experiments at the core scale were conducted.Then,the key factors affecting the flowback were analyzed using the grey correlation method based on field data.Finally,taking the construction parameters of Well S60 as an example,a dual-permeability model was used to characterize the different seepage fields in the matrix and fracture for tight gas reservoirs.The production parameters after CO_(2) dry fracturing were then optimized.Experimental results demonstrate that CO_(2) dry fracturing is more effective than slickwater fracturing,with a 9.2%increase in CH_(4) recovery.The increase in core permeability plays a positive role in improving CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.The soaking process is mainly affected by CO_(2) diffusion,and the soaking time should be controlled within 12 h.Increasing the flowback pressure gradient results in a significant increase in both CH_(4) recovery and CO_(2) flowback efficiency.While,an increase in CO_(2) injection is not conducive to CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.Based on the experimental and field data,the important factors affecting flowback and production were comprehensively and effectively discussed.The results show that permeability is the most important factor,followed by porosity and effective thickness.Considering flowback efficiency and the influence of proppant reflux,the injection volume should be the minimum volume that meets the requirements for generating fractures.The soaking time should be short which is 1 day in this study,and the optimal bottom hole flowback pressure should be set at 10 MPa.This study aims to improve the understanding of CO_(2) dry fracturing in tight gas reservoirs and provide valuable insights for optimizing the process parameters.展开更多
Multi-cluster perforation and multi-staged fracturing of horizontal well is one of the main technologies in volumetric fracturing stimulation of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs,but unconventional reservoirs in C...Multi-cluster perforation and multi-staged fracturing of horizontal well is one of the main technologies in volumetric fracturing stimulation of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs,but unconventional reservoirs in China are generally of strong heterogeneity,which causes different fracture initiation pressures in different positions of lateral,making it difficult to ensure the balanced fracture initiation and propagation between clusters in multi-cluster perforating.It is in urgent need to precisely evaluate the difference in rock strength in lateral and determine the well section with similar rock strength to deploy fractures,so as to reach the goal of balanced stimulation.Based on the drilling and logging data,this paper establishes an unsupervised clustering model of mechanical specific energy of bit at the bottomhole the lateral.Then,the influence of drill string friction,composite drilling and jet-assisted rock breaking on the mechanical specific energy is analyzed,and the distribution and clustering categories of bottomhole mechanical specific energy with decimeter spatial resolution are obtained.Finally,a fracture deployment optimization method for horizontal well volumetric fracturing aiming balanced stimulation is developed by comprehensively considering inter-fracture interference,casing collar position,plug position,and clustering result of bottomhole mechanical specific energy.The following results are obtained.First,compared with brittleness index,Poisson's ratioandstressdifference,perforation erosion area isina strongercorrelationwith themechanical specific energy,andthemechanical specific energy can effectively characterize the difference in the amount of proppant injected into the perforation clusters in the lateral,so it can be served as one of the important indicators for the selection of fracture deployment position.Second,the drilling and logging data cleaning and smoothing and the clustering number selection by the elbow method are the key steps to obtain the clustering results of bottomhole mechanical specific energy,which can tell the difference in the mechanical specific energy with decimeter-level resolution.Third,the interval with mechanical specific energy within 10%of the averagevalue in the section is selected for deploying perforation clusters,and the compiled computer algorithm can automatically determine the optimal position of fracturing section and cluster,so as to realize the differential design of stage spacing and cluster spacing.In conclusion,the research results can further improve the fractures deployment efficiency and balanced stimulation of volumetric fracturing in unconventional oil andgasreservoirs,and this technology is expected to provide ideas andnew methods forthe fracturedeployment optimization of horizontal well volumetric fracturing in unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.展开更多
In the design of a shale-gas cluster horizontal well,it is necessary to consider the bypass of the fracturing influence domains of existing wells and the interference between fracturing influence domains when the well...In the design of a shale-gas cluster horizontal well,it is necessary to consider the bypass of the fracturing influence domains of existing wells and the interference between fracturing influence domains when the wellbore trajectories of infill adjustment wells in the fracturing areas are designed.In order to quickly evaluate the rationality of the design scheme of fracturing wellbore trajectory in an infill adjustment well,this paper adopted the vector algebra method to build a geometric model of the obstacles in the shale gas fracturing area.In this geometric model,the influence domains of hydraulic fractures are taken into account.Then,based on this geometric model,the optimization design model of bypass trajectory in the shale gas fracturing area was established by taking the minimization of total trajectory length and trajectory potential energy as the optimization objective and the anti-collision between trajectories as the constraint.Besides,the geometric check method to judge if there is any interference between fracturing influence domains was provided.Finally,the established optimization design model was verified based on the actual drilling data of Fuling Shale Gas Field in the Sichuan Basin.And the following research results were obtained.First,the obstacle sizes in fracturing areas will be seriously underestimated if the fracturing influence domains are neglected.Second,if the fracturing influence domains are neglected,the designed bypass trajectory can bypass the wellbore trajectories of old wells,but may intersect the fracturing influence domains of existing wells,thus inducing drilling accidents.In conclusion,the proposed optimization design model of bypass trajectory in the shale gas fracturing area can satisfy the constraint of anti-collision and bypass and achieve the optimization objective of minimizing total trajectory length and trajectory potential energy,and the corresponding design calculation avoids complex calculation and check.展开更多
To deal with the stress interference caused by simultaneous propagation of multiple fractures and the wettability reversal and physical property changes of the reservoir caused by fracturing fluid getting in during la...To deal with the stress interference caused by simultaneous propagation of multiple fractures and the wettability reversal and physical property changes of the reservoir caused by fracturing fluid getting in during large-volume fracturing of tight oil reservoirs through a horizontal well, a non-planar 3D fracture growth model was built, wettability reversal characterizing parameters and change of relative permeability curve were introduced to correct the production prediction model of fractured horizontal well, a fracturing design optimization software(Fr Smart) by integrating geological and engineering data was developed, and a fracturing design optimization approach for tight oil reservoirs based on fracture control was worked out. The adaptability of the method was analyzed and the fracture parameters of horizontal wells in tight oil reservoirs were optimized. The simulation results show that fracturing technology based on fracture control is suitable for tight oil reservoirs, and by optimizing fracture parameters, this technology makes it possible to produce the maximum amount of reserves in the well-controlled unit of unconventional reservoirs. The key points of fracturing design optimization based on fracture control include increasing lateral length of and reducing the row spacing between horizontal wells, increasing perforation clusters in one stage to decrease the spacing of neighboring fractures, and also avoiding interference of old and new fracturing wells. Field tests show that this technology can increase single well production and ultimate recovery. Using this technology in developing unconventional resources such as tight oil reservoirs in China will enhance the economics significantly.展开更多
基金the financial support from Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Key Project(2022YFE0128400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42307209)+2 种基金Shanghai Pujiang Program(2022PJD076)State Energy Center for Shale Oil Research and Development(33550000-22-ZC0613-0365)Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province(No.2024-ZJ-717).
文摘Shale oil reservoir is generally characterized by well-developed bedding planes,and multi-cluster fracturing is the most effective technique to achieve stable shale oil production.In this paper,a multi-cluster fracturing model for a horizontal well in shale with high-density bedding planes is established.The fracture morphology,fracture geometry,fracturing area and multiple fracture propagation mechanism are analyzed under simultaneous fracturing,sequential fracturing,and alternative fracturing.Results show that in the case of small cluster spacing and three clusters,the growth of the middle fracture is inhibited and develops along the bedding planes under both simultaneous fracturing and alternative fracturing.For sequential fracturing,the increase in the interval time between each fracturing advances the post fracturing fracture deflecting to the pre-existing fractures through the bedding planes.The reactivation of the bedding planes can promote the extension of the fracturing area.Increasing the injection rate and the number of clusters promotes the activation of bedding planes.However,it is preferable to reduce the number of clusters to obtain more main fractures.Compared with modified alternating fracturing and cyclic alternating fracturing,alternating shut-in fracturing creates more main fractures towards the direction of the maximum in-situ stress.The fracturing efficiency for high-density layered shale is ranked as simultaneous fracturing>alternative fracturing>sequential fracturing.
基金Supported by the National High-Tech Research Project(GJSCB-HFGDY-2024-004)National Natural Science Foundation of China(12402305)+2 种基金Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20232200)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M762703)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2025ZNSFSC1352)。
文摘The Carter model is used to characterize the dynamic behaviors of fracture growth and fracturing fluid leakoff.A thermo-fluid coupling temperature response forward model is built considering the fluid flow and heat transfer in wellbore,fracture and reservoir.The influences of fracturing parameters and fracture parameters on the responses of distributed temperature sensing(DTS)are analyzed,and a diagnosis method of fracture parameters is presented based on the simulated annealing algorithm.A field case study is introduced to verify the model’s reliability.Typical V-shaped characteristics can be observed from the DTS responses in the multi-cluster fracturing process,with locations corresponding to the hydraulic fractures.The V-shape depth is shallower for a higher injection rate and longer fracturing and shut-in time.Also,the V-shape is wider for a higher fracture-surface leakoff coefficient,longer fracturing time and smaller fracture width.Additionally,the cooling effect near the wellbore continues to spread into the reservoir during the shut-in period,causing the DTS temperature to decrease instead of rise.Real-time monitoring and interpretation of DTS temperature data can help understand the fracture propagation during fracturing operation,so that immediate measures can be taken to improve the fracturing performance.
基金Supported by the General Program of the NATIONAL NATURAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION OF CHINA(52374004)National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFF06141022023YFE0110900)。
文摘The method for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing parameters of the cube development infill well pad was proposed,aiming at the well pattern characteristic of“multi-layer and multi-period”of the infill wells in Sichuan Basin.The fracture propagation and inter-well interference model were established based on the evolution of 4D in-situ stress,and the evolution characteristics of stress and the mechanism of interference between wells were analyzed.The research shows that the increase in horizontal stress difference and the existence of natural fractures/faults are the main reasons for inter-well interference.Inter-well interference is likely to occur near the fracture zones and between the infill wells and parent wells that have been in production for a long time.When communication channels are formed between the infill wells and parent wells,it can increase the productivity of parent wells in the short term.However,it will have a delayed negative impact on the long-term sustained production of both infill wells and parent wells.The change trend of in-situ stress caused by parent well production is basically consistent with the decline trend of pore pressure.The lateral disturbance range of in-situ stress is initially the same as the fracture length and reaches 1.5 to 1.6 times that length after 2.5 years.The key to avoiding inter-well interference is to optimize the fracturing parameters.By adopting the M-shaped well pattern,the optimal well spacing for the infill wells is 300 m,the cluster spacing is 10 m,and the liquid volume per stage is 1800 m^(3).
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX05009-005-003)National Natural Science Grant Fund for Surface Project(52174045)+1 种基金Chinese Academy of Engineering Strategic Consulting Project(2018-XZ-09)China National Petroleum Corporation(CNPC)-China University of Petroleum(Beijing)Special Project for Strategic Cooperation in Science and Technology(ZLZX2020-01)。
文摘For shale oil reservoirs in the Jimsar Sag of Junggar Basin,the fracturing treatments are challenged by poor prediction accuracy and difficulty in parameter optimization.This paper presents a fracturing parameter intelligent optimization technique for shale oil reservoirs and verifies it by field application.A self-governing database capable of automatic capture,storage,calls and analysis is established.With this database,22 geological and engineering variables are selected for correlation analysis.A separated fracturing effect prediction model is proposed,with the fracturing learning curve decomposed into two parts:(1)overall trend,which is predicted by the algorithm combining the convolutional neural network with the characteristics of local connection and parameter sharing and the gated recurrent unit that can solve the gradient disappearance;and(2)local fluctuation,which is predicted by integrating the adaptive boosting algorithm to dynamically adjust the random forest weight.A policy gradient-genetic-particle swarm algorithm is designed,which can adaptively adjust the inertia weights and learning factors in the iterative process,significantly improving the optimization ability of the optimization strategy.The fracturing effect prediction and optimization strategy are combined to realize the intelligent optimization of fracturing parameters.The field application verifies that the proposed technique significantly improves the fracturing effects of oil wells,and it has good practicability.
基金the project of the State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering(No.PRE/open-2307)the CNOOC Research Institute(No.2020PFS-03).
文摘Hydraulic fracturing,an effective method for enhancing coal seam productivity,largely determines coalbed methane(CBM)production,which is significantly influenced by geological and engineering factors.This study focuses on the L block to investigate the mechanisms influencing efficient fracture propagation and enhanced stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)in fracturing.To explore the mechanisms influencing effective fracture propagation and enhanced SRV,the L block was selected as the research object,with a comprehensive consideration of geological background,reservoir properties,and dynamic production data.By combining the discrete lattice method with numer-ical analysis and true triaxial experimental simulation,the fracture morphology of a single cluster and the propagation patterns of multiple clusters of complex fractures were obtained.Additionally,the optimization of temporary plugging timing and the fracture map under multiple factors were innovatively proposed.Results indicate that greater flow rate and viscosity can effectively overcome the stress shadow effect of the outermost fractures(1st and 6th clusters),increasing the fracture pressure of the single cluster and the equilibrium degree of multiple fracture propagation,thus forming a more complex fracture network.Moreover,when viscosity exceeds 45 pressure concentrates at fracture mPa⋅s,tips,promoting discontinuous propagation and reducing flow resistance.Conversely,increased gangue thickness and spacing between horizontal wells increase the vertical propagation pressure,suppressing fracture growth and reducing central flow velocity.This study provides a multi-cluster fracture propagation map for optimizing volumetric fracturing in coal seams and suggests that the optimal temporary plugging time significantly enhances the SRV.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52164001,52064006,52004072 and 52364004)the Science and Technology Support Project of Guizhou(Nos.[2020]4Y044,[2021]N404 and[2021]N511)+1 种基金the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Foundation(No.GCC[2022]005-1),Talents of Guizhou University(No.201901)the Special Research Funds of Guizhou University(Nos.201903,202011,and 202012).
文摘With the widespread adoption of hydraulic fracturing technology in oil and gas resource development,improving the accuracy and efficiency of fracturing simulations has become a critical research focus.This paper proposes an improved fluid flow algorithm,aiming to enhance the computational efficiency of hydraulic fracturing simulations while ensuring computational accuracy.The algorithm optimizes the aperture law and iteration criteria,focusing on improving the domain volume and crack pressure update strategy,thereby enabling precise capture of dynamic borehole pressure variations during injection tests.The effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through three flow-solid coupling cases.The study also analyzes the effects of borehole size,domain volume,and crack pressure update strategy on fracturing behavior.Furthermore,the performance of the improved algorithm in terms of crack propagation rate,micro-crack formation,and fluid pressure distribution was further evaluated.The results indicate that while large-size boreholes delay crack initiation,the cracks propagate more rapidly once formed.Additionally,the optimized domain volume calculation and crack pressure update strategy significantly shorten the pressure propagation stage,promote crack propagation,and improve computational efficiency.
基金financial support by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2022YFE0129800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52074311)。
文摘The continental shale reservoirs of Jurassic Lianggaoshan Formation in Sichuan Basin contain thin lamina,which is characterized by strong plasticity and developed longitudinal shell limestone interlayer.To improve the production efficiency of reservoirs by multi-cluster fracturing,it is necessary to consider the unbalanced propagation of hydraulic fractures and the penetration effect of fractures.This paper constructed a numerical model of multi-fracture propagation and penetration based on the finite element coupling cohesive zone method;considering the construction cluster spacing,pump rate,lamina strength and other parameters studied the influencing factors of multi-cluster fracture interaction propagation;combined with AE energy data and fracture mode reconstruction method,quantitatively characterized the comprehensive impact of the strength of thin interlayer rock interfaces on the initiation and propagation of fractures that penetrate layers,and accurately predicted the propagation pattern of hydraulic fractures through laminated shale oil reservoirs.Simulation results revealed that in the process of multi-cluster fracturing,the proportion of shear damage is low,and mainly occurs in bedding fractures activated by outer fractures.Reducing the cluster spacing enhances the fracture system's penetration ability,though it lowers the activation efficiency of lamina.The high plasticity of the limestone interlayer may impact the vertical propagation distance of the main fracture.Improving the interface strength is beneficial to the reconstruction of the fracture height,but the interface communication effect is limited.Reasonable selection of layers with moderate lamina strength for fracturing stimulation,increasing the pump rate during fracturing and setting the cluster spacing reasonably are beneficial to improve the effect of reservoir stimulation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974332).
文摘This study conducted temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)experiments using a true triaxial fracturing simulation system within a laboratory setting that replicated a lab-based horizontal well completion with multi-cluster sand jetting perforation.The effects of temporary plugging agent(TPA)particle size,TPA concentration,single-cluster perforation number and cluster number on plugging pressure,multi-fracture diversion pattern and distribution of TPAs were investigated.A combination of TPAs with small particle sizes within the fracture and large particle sizes within the segment is conducive to increasing the plugging pressure and promoting the diversion of multi-fractures.The addition of fibers can quickly achieve ultra-high pressure,but it may lead to longitudinal fractures extending along the wellbore.The temporary plugging peak pressure increases with an increase in the concentration of the TPA,reaching a peak at a certain concentration,and further increases do not significantly improve the temporary plugging peak pressure.The breaking pressure and temporary plugging peak pressure show a decreasing trend with an increase in single-cluster perforation number.A lower number of single-cluster perforations is beneficial for increasing the breaking pressure and temporary plugging peak pressure,and it has a more significant control on the propagation of multi-cluster fractures.A lower number of clusters is not conducive to increasing the total number and complexity of artificial fractures,while a higher number of clusters makes it difficult to achieve effective plugging.The TPAs within the fracture is mainly concentrated in the complex fracture areas,especially at the intersections of fractures.Meanwhile,the TPAs within the segment are primarily distributed near the perforation cluster apertures which initiated complex fractures.
文摘An optimization method of fracturing fluid volume strength was introduced taking well X-1 in Biyang Sag of Nanxiang Basin as an example.The characteristic curves of capillary pressure and relative permeability were obtained from history matching between forced imbibition experimental data and core-scale reservoir simulation results and taken into a large scale reservoir model to mimic the forced imbibition behavior during the well shut-in period after fracturing.The optimization of the stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)fracturing fluid volume strength should meet the requirements of estimated ultimate recovery(EUR),increased oil recovery by forced imbibition and enhancement of formation pressure and the fluid volume strength of fracturing fluid should be controlled around a critical value to avoid either insufficiency of imbibition displacement caused by insufficient fluid amount or increase of costs and potential formation damage caused by excessive fluid amount.Reservoir simulation results showed that SRV fracturing fluid volume strength positively correlated with single-well EUR and an optimal fluid volume strength existed,above which the single-well EUR increase rate kept decreasing.An optimized increase of SRV fracturing fluid volume and shut-in time would effectively increase the formation pressure and enhance well production.Field test results of well X-1 proved the practicality of established optimization method of SRV fracturing fluid volume strength on significant enhancement of shale oil well production.
基金The work is supported by the Sub-Project of“Research on Key Technologies and Equipment of Reservoir Stimulation”of China National Petroleum Corporation Post–14th Five-Year Plan Forward-Looking Major Science and Technology Project“Research on New Technology of Monitoring and Diagnosis of Horizontal Well Hydraulic Fracture Network Distribution Pattern”(2021DJ4502).
文摘Multistage multi-cluster hydraulic fracturing has enabled the economic exploitation of shale reservoirs,but the interpretation of hydraulic fracture parameters is challenging.The pressure signals after pump shutdown are influenced by hydraulic fractures,which can reflect the geometric features of hydraulic fracture.The shutdown pressure can be used to interpret the hydraulic fracture parameters in a real-time and cost-effective manner.In this paper,a mathematical model for shutdown pressure evolution is developed considering the effects of wellbore friction,perforation friction and fluid loss in fractures.An efficient numerical simulation method is established by using the method of characteristics.Based on this method,the impacts of fracture half-length,fracture height,opened cluster and perforation number,and filtration coefficient on the evolution of shutdown pressure are analyzed.The results indicate that a larger fracture half-length may hasten the decay of shutdown pressure,while a larger fracture height can slow down the decay of shutdown pressure.A smaller number of opened clusters and perforations can significantly increase the perforation friction and decrease the overall level of shutdown pressure.A larger filtration coefficient may accelerate the fluid filtration in the fracture and hasten the drop of the shutdown pressure.The simulation method of shutdown pressure,as well as the analysis results,has important implications for the interpretation of hydraulic fracture parameters.
基金supported by the Forward Looking Basic Major Scientific and Technological Projects of CNPC (Grant No.2021DJ2202).
文摘Ultra-low permeability reservoirs are characterized by small pore throats and poor physical properties, which areat the root of well-known problems related to injection and production. In this study, a gas injection floodingapproach is analyzed in the framework of numerical simulations. In particular, the sequence and timing of fracturechanneling and the related impact on production are considered for horizontal wells with different fracturemorphologies. Useful data and information are provided about the regulation of gas channeling and possible strategiesto delay gas channeling and optimize the gas injection volume and fracture parameters. It is shown that inorder to mitigate gas channeling and ensure high production, fracture length on the sides can be controlled andlonger fractures can be created in the middle by which full gas flooding is obtained at the fracture location in themiddle of the horizontal well. A Differential Evolution (DE) algorithm is provided by which the gas injectionvolume and the fracture parameters of gas injection flooding can be optimized. It is shown that an improvedoil recovery factor as high as 6% can be obtained.
文摘This study investigated the micro-sliding frictional behavior of shale in fracturing fluids under varying operational conditions using Chang 7 shale oil reservoir core samples.Through systematic micro-sliding friction experiments,the characteristics and governing mechanisms of shale friction were elucidated.Complementary analyses were conducted to characterize the mineral composition,petrophysical properties,and micromorphology of the shale samples,providing insights into the relationship between microscopic structure and frictional response.In this paper,the characteristics and variation law of shale micro-sliding friction under different types of graphite materials as additives in LGF-80(Low-damage Guar Fluid)oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system were mainly studied.In addition,the finite element numerical simulation experiment of hydraulic fracturing was adopted to study the influence of the friction coefficient of natural fracture surfaces on fracture propagation and formation of the fracture network.The geometric complexity of fracture networks was systematically quantified under varying frictional coefficients of natural fracture surfaces through multi-parametric characterization and morphometric analysis.The research results show that graphite micro-particles reduce friction and drag.Based on this,this paper proposes a new idea of graphite micro-particles as an additive in the LGF-80 oil flooding recoverable fracturing fluid system to reduce friction on the fracture surface.
基金Supported by the PetroChina Scentific and Technological Projects(2023ZZ082023ZZ28)。
文摘Currently,unconventional reservoirs are characterized by low single well-controlled reserves,high initial production but fast production decline.This paper sorts out the problems of energy dispersion and limited length and height of main hydraulic fractures induced in staged multi-cluster fracturing,and proposes an innovative concept of“energy-focused fracturing development”.The technical connotation,theoretical model,and core techniques of energy-focused fracturing development are systematically examined,and the implementation path of this technology is determined.The energy-focused fracturing development technology incorporates the techniques such as geology-engineering integrated design,perforation optimization design,fracturing process design,and drainage engineering control.It transforms the numerous,short and dense hydraulic fractures to limited,long and sparse fractures.It focuses on fracturing energy,and aims to improve the fracture length,height and lateral width,and the proppant long-distance transportation capacity,thus enhancing the single well-controlled reserves and development effect.The energy-focused fracturing development technology has been successfully applied in the carbonate reservoirs in buried hill,shallow coalbed methane reservoirs,and coal-rock gas reservoirs in China,demonstrating the technology's promising application.It is concluded that the energy-focused fracturing development technology can significantly increase the single well production and estimated ultimate recovery(EUR),and will be helpful for efficiently developing low-permeability,unconventional and low-grade resources in China.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51974268)Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Improving Oil and Gas Recovery(NEPUEOR-2022-03)Research and Innovation Fund for Graduate Students of Southwest Petroleum University(No.2022KYCX005)。
文摘The oil production of the multi-fractured horizontal wells(MFHWs) declines quickly in unconventional oil reservoirs due to the fast depletion of natural energy. Gas injection has been acknowledged as an effective method to improve oil recovery factor from unconventional oil reservoirs. Hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff becomes preferable when the CO_(2) source is limited. However, the impact of complex fracture networks and well interference on the EOR performance of multiple MFHWs is still unclear. The optimal gas huff-n-puff parameters are significant for enhancing oil recovery. This work aims to optimize the hydrocarbon gas injection and production parameters for multiple MFHWs with complex fracture networks in unconventional oil reservoirs. Firstly, the numerical model based on unstructured grids is developed to characterize the complex fracture networks and capture the dynamic fracture features.Secondly, the PVT phase behavior simulation was carried out to provide the fluid model for numerical simulation. Thirdly, the optimal parameters for hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff were obtained. Finally, the dominant factors of hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff under complex fracture networks are obtained by fuzzy mathematical method. Results reveal that the current pressure of hydrocarbon gas injection can achieve miscible displacement. The optimal injection and production parameters are obtained by single-factor analysis to analyze the effect of individual parameter. Gas injection time is the dominant factor of hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff in unconventional oil reservoirs with complex fracture networks. This work can offer engineers guidance for hydrocarbon gas huff-n-puff of multiple MFHWs considering the complex fracture networks.
基金the financial support by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC1808102)the Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51874328 and No.52074311)。
文摘Optimization of fracturing perforation is of great importance to the commingling gas production in coal measure strata.In this paper,a 3 D lattice algorithm hydraulic fracturing simulator was employed to study the effects of perforation position and length on hydraulic fracture propagation in coal measures of the Lin-Xing block,China.Based on field data,three lithologic combinations are simulated:1)a thick section of coal seam sandwiched by sandstones;2)a thin coal seam layer overlay by gas-bearing tight sandstone;3)two coal seams separated by a thin layer of sandstone.Our simulation shows that perforation position and length in multi-layer reservoirs play a major role in hydraulic fracture propagation.Achieving maximum stimulated volume requires consideration of lithologic sequence,coal seam thickness,stress states,and rock properties.To improve the combined gas production in coal measure strata,it is possible to simultaneously stimulate multiple coal seams or adjacent gas-bearing sandstones.In these cases,perforation location and length also significantly impact fracture propagation,and therefore should be carefully designed.Our simulation results using 3 D lattice algorithm are qualitatively consistent with laboratory physical simulation.3 D lattice models can be used to effectively simulate the fracture propagation through layers in coal measure strata.The numerical results provide guidance for perforation optimization in the hydraulic fracturing of coal measure strata.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974332)Strategic Cooperation Project Between PetroChina and China University of Petroleum(Beijing)(ZLZX2020-07).
文摘This paper establishes a 3D multi-well pad fracturing numerical model coupled with fracture propagation and proppant migration based on the displacement discontinuity method and Eulerian-Eulerian frameworks,and the fracture propagation and proppant distribution during multi-well fracturing are investigated by taking the actual multi-well pad parameters as an example.Fracture initiation and propagation during multi-well pad fracturing are jointly affected by a variety of stress interference mechanisms such as inter-cluster,inter-stage,and inter-well,and the fracture extension is unbalanced among clusters,asymmetric on both wings,and dipping at heels.Due to the significant influence of fracture morphology and width on the migration capacity of proppant in the fracture,proppant is mainly placed in the area near the wellbore with large fracture width,while a high-concentration sandwash may easily occur in the area with narrow fracture width as a result of quick bridging.On the whole,the proppant placement range is limited.Increasing the well-spacing can reduce the stress interference of adjacent wells and promote the uniform distribution of fractures and proppant on both wings.The maximum stimulated reservoir volume or multi-fracture uniform propagation can be achieved by optimizing the well spacing.Although reducing the perforation-cluster spacing also can improve the stimulated reservoir area,a too low cluster spacing is not conducive to effectively increasing the propped fracture area.Since increasing the stage time lag is beneficial to reduce inter-stage stress interference,zipper fracturing produces more uniform fracture propagation and proppant distribution.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51904324,No.51974348)the Prospective Basic Major Science and Technology Projects for the 14th Five Year Plan(No.2021DJ2202).
文摘CO_(2) dry fracturing is a promising alternative method to water fracturing in tight gas reservoirs,especially in water-scarce areas such as the Loess Plateau.The CO_(2) flowback efficiency is a critical factor that affects the final gas production effect.However,there have been few studies focusing on the flowback characteristics after CO_(2) dry fracturing.In this study,an extensive core-to-field scale study was conducted to investigate CO_(2) flowback characteristics and CH_(4) production behavior.Firstly,to investigate the impact of core properties and production conditions on CO_(2) flowback,a series of laboratory experiments at the core scale were conducted.Then,the key factors affecting the flowback were analyzed using the grey correlation method based on field data.Finally,taking the construction parameters of Well S60 as an example,a dual-permeability model was used to characterize the different seepage fields in the matrix and fracture for tight gas reservoirs.The production parameters after CO_(2) dry fracturing were then optimized.Experimental results demonstrate that CO_(2) dry fracturing is more effective than slickwater fracturing,with a 9.2%increase in CH_(4) recovery.The increase in core permeability plays a positive role in improving CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.The soaking process is mainly affected by CO_(2) diffusion,and the soaking time should be controlled within 12 h.Increasing the flowback pressure gradient results in a significant increase in both CH_(4) recovery and CO_(2) flowback efficiency.While,an increase in CO_(2) injection is not conducive to CH_(4) production and CO_(2) flowback.Based on the experimental and field data,the important factors affecting flowback and production were comprehensively and effectively discussed.The results show that permeability is the most important factor,followed by porosity and effective thickness.Considering flowback efficiency and the influence of proppant reflux,the injection volume should be the minimum volume that meets the requirements for generating fractures.The soaking time should be short which is 1 day in this study,and the optimal bottom hole flowback pressure should be set at 10 MPa.This study aims to improve the understanding of CO_(2) dry fracturing in tight gas reservoirs and provide valuable insights for optimizing the process parameters.
基金supported by the Science Fund for Excellent Youth of the National Natural Science Foundation of China"Well hydrodynamics and engineering"(No.52122401).
文摘Multi-cluster perforation and multi-staged fracturing of horizontal well is one of the main technologies in volumetric fracturing stimulation of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs,but unconventional reservoirs in China are generally of strong heterogeneity,which causes different fracture initiation pressures in different positions of lateral,making it difficult to ensure the balanced fracture initiation and propagation between clusters in multi-cluster perforating.It is in urgent need to precisely evaluate the difference in rock strength in lateral and determine the well section with similar rock strength to deploy fractures,so as to reach the goal of balanced stimulation.Based on the drilling and logging data,this paper establishes an unsupervised clustering model of mechanical specific energy of bit at the bottomhole the lateral.Then,the influence of drill string friction,composite drilling and jet-assisted rock breaking on the mechanical specific energy is analyzed,and the distribution and clustering categories of bottomhole mechanical specific energy with decimeter spatial resolution are obtained.Finally,a fracture deployment optimization method for horizontal well volumetric fracturing aiming balanced stimulation is developed by comprehensively considering inter-fracture interference,casing collar position,plug position,and clustering result of bottomhole mechanical specific energy.The following results are obtained.First,compared with brittleness index,Poisson's ratioandstressdifference,perforation erosion area isina strongercorrelationwith themechanical specific energy,andthemechanical specific energy can effectively characterize the difference in the amount of proppant injected into the perforation clusters in the lateral,so it can be served as one of the important indicators for the selection of fracture deployment position.Second,the drilling and logging data cleaning and smoothing and the clustering number selection by the elbow method are the key steps to obtain the clustering results of bottomhole mechanical specific energy,which can tell the difference in the mechanical specific energy with decimeter-level resolution.Third,the interval with mechanical specific energy within 10%of the averagevalue in the section is selected for deploying perforation clusters,and the compiled computer algorithm can automatically determine the optimal position of fracturing section and cluster,so as to realize the differential design of stage spacing and cluster spacing.In conclusion,the research results can further improve the fractures deployment efficiency and balanced stimulation of volumetric fracturing in unconventional oil andgasreservoirs,and this technology is expected to provide ideas andnew methods forthe fracturedeployment optimization of horizontal well volumetric fracturing in unconventional oil and gas reservoirs.
文摘In the design of a shale-gas cluster horizontal well,it is necessary to consider the bypass of the fracturing influence domains of existing wells and the interference between fracturing influence domains when the wellbore trajectories of infill adjustment wells in the fracturing areas are designed.In order to quickly evaluate the rationality of the design scheme of fracturing wellbore trajectory in an infill adjustment well,this paper adopted the vector algebra method to build a geometric model of the obstacles in the shale gas fracturing area.In this geometric model,the influence domains of hydraulic fractures are taken into account.Then,based on this geometric model,the optimization design model of bypass trajectory in the shale gas fracturing area was established by taking the minimization of total trajectory length and trajectory potential energy as the optimization objective and the anti-collision between trajectories as the constraint.Besides,the geometric check method to judge if there is any interference between fracturing influence domains was provided.Finally,the established optimization design model was verified based on the actual drilling data of Fuling Shale Gas Field in the Sichuan Basin.And the following research results were obtained.First,the obstacle sizes in fracturing areas will be seriously underestimated if the fracturing influence domains are neglected.Second,if the fracturing influence domains are neglected,the designed bypass trajectory can bypass the wellbore trajectories of old wells,but may intersect the fracturing influence domains of existing wells,thus inducing drilling accidents.In conclusion,the proposed optimization design model of bypass trajectory in the shale gas fracturing area can satisfy the constraint of anti-collision and bypass and achieve the optimization objective of minimizing total trajectory length and trajectory potential energy,and the corresponding design calculation avoids complex calculation and check.
基金Supported by China National Science and Technology Major Project(2016ZX05023,2017ZX05013-005)
文摘To deal with the stress interference caused by simultaneous propagation of multiple fractures and the wettability reversal and physical property changes of the reservoir caused by fracturing fluid getting in during large-volume fracturing of tight oil reservoirs through a horizontal well, a non-planar 3D fracture growth model was built, wettability reversal characterizing parameters and change of relative permeability curve were introduced to correct the production prediction model of fractured horizontal well, a fracturing design optimization software(Fr Smart) by integrating geological and engineering data was developed, and a fracturing design optimization approach for tight oil reservoirs based on fracture control was worked out. The adaptability of the method was analyzed and the fracture parameters of horizontal wells in tight oil reservoirs were optimized. The simulation results show that fracturing technology based on fracture control is suitable for tight oil reservoirs, and by optimizing fracture parameters, this technology makes it possible to produce the maximum amount of reserves in the well-controlled unit of unconventional reservoirs. The key points of fracturing design optimization based on fracture control include increasing lateral length of and reducing the row spacing between horizontal wells, increasing perforation clusters in one stage to decrease the spacing of neighboring fractures, and also avoiding interference of old and new fracturing wells. Field tests show that this technology can increase single well production and ultimate recovery. Using this technology in developing unconventional resources such as tight oil reservoirs in China will enhance the economics significantly.
