Fracture Propagation and Morphology Due to Non-Aqueous Fracturing: Competing Roles between Fluid Characteristics and In Situ Stress State

Fracture Propagation and Morphology Due to Non-Aqueous Fracturing: Competing Roles between Fluid Characteristics and In Situ Stress State

Non-aqueous or gaseous stimulants are alternative working fluids to water for hydraulic fracturing in shale reservoirs, which offer advantages including conserving water, avoiding clay swelling and decreasing formation damage. Hence, it is crucial to understand fluid-driven fracture propagation and...

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Main Authors: Yunzhong Jia, Zhaohui Lu, Hong Liu, Jiehao Wang, Yugang Cheng, Xinwei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
shale
fracture propagation
morphology
fluid characteristics
in situ stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/10/5/428

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