Openhole multistage fracturing (OH MSF) completions consisting of openhole packers and
ball-activated sleeves have become common to maximize reservoir contact in carbonate …

Different applications of fracture bridging and diversion are used regularly in carbonate acid
fracturing without an in-depth understanding of the physical phenomena that dominate the …

The oilfield industry is rapidly changing towards reduced CO 2 emissions and sustainability.
Although hydrocarbons are expected to remain the leading source for global energy, costs …

Vertical wells require diagnostic techniques after minifrac pumping to interpret fracture height
growth. This interpretation provides vital input to hydraulic fracturing redesign workflows. …

Chemistry and the materials portfolio play a central role in fracturing success. Challenges in
a achieving successful and productive proppant pack are resolved using varying products …

In stimulation application, currently available degradable fiber-laden viscoelastic self-diverting
acids (FLVSDA) are limited to moderate reservoir temperatures due to the lack of fiber …

With the advancement in machine learning (ML) applications, some recent research has been
conducted to optimize fracturing treatments. There are a variety of models available using …

With the aid of a multiphysics simulator, we recently presented a novel utilization of a
degradable fluid loss additive (DFLA) as a fracture geometry additive to reduce the pad volume …

Multiple near-wellbore diverters and their applications exist in the industry. However,
understanding of their effectiveness in carbonate acid fracturing applications still has unanswered …

Tight carbonate development is moving towards longer laterals requiring a higher number
of fracturing stages to complete a given well. A higher stage count implies longer completion …