Modeling of gas flow in fractured shale

Richard Wheaton

doi:10.1016/j.upstre.2020.100001

Modeling of gas flow in fractured shale

Richard Wheaton

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In this paper equations and methodologies for the simple modeling of gas flow in fractured shale are developed. Transmissibility following hydraulic fracturing is related to the geo-mechanical properties of the shale. Methods for the application of these models using commercial conventional reservoir models to predict well productivity are developed. This provides a valuable tool in estimating the productivity and economic value of a potential shale gas play where only geological, petrophysical and geo-mechanical and limited or analogue production data is available.

Original language	English
Article number	100001
Number of pages	8
Journal	Upstream Oil and Gas Technology
Volume	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.upstre.2020.100001
Publication status	Published - 23 Mar 2020

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