Measurement of poroelastic pressure response
AssigneeConocoPhillips Company
InventorNicolas Patrick ROUSSEL
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Abstract
Method for characterizing subterranean formation is described. One method involves injecting a fluid into an active well of the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to induce one or more hydraulic fractures. Measuring, via a pressure sensor, a poroelastic pressure response caused by inducing of the one or more hydraulic fractures. The pressure sensor is in at least partial hydraulic isolation with the one or more hydraulic fractures.
Claims20
A method for characterizing a subterranean formation during a hydraulic fracturing operation comprising:
- a) injecting a fluid into an active well of the subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to induce one or more hydraulic fractures;
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- b) measuring, via a pressure sensor, a poroelastic pressure response caused by inducing of the one or more hydraulic fractures, wherein the pressure sensor is in at least partial hydraulic isolation with the one or more hydraulic fractures.
A method for characterizing a subterranean formation during a hydraulic fracturing operation comprising:
- a) injecting a fluid into the subterranean formation to induce one or more hydraulic fractures;
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- b) measuring a poroelastic pressure response, via a pressure sensor, through a monitor well, wherein the poroelastic pressure response is caused by inducing of the one or more hydraulic fractures.
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