Diagnostic lateral wellbores and methods of use

    公开(公告)号:US10253598B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-09

    申请号:US15147449

    申请日:2016-05-05

    Abstract: Improving the knowledge about how hydraulic fracture networks are generated in subsurface shale volumes in unconventional wellbores may be accomplished with various configurations of at least one diagnostic lateral wellbore using at least one diagnostic device disposed in the diagnostic lateral wellbore. By extending diagnostic lateral wellbores from adjacent lateral wellbores and/or separately drilling diagnostic lateral wellbores, and analyzing signals received by diagnostic devices placed in the diagnostic lateral wellbores, knowledge about fracture networks, the parameters that control fracture geometry and reservoir production and how reservoirs react to refracturing techniques may be greatly improved. Additionally, such diagnostic lateral wellbores can provide quicker location of sweet-spot horizons in reservoirs.

    Methods and Compositions for In Situ Microemulsions
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    发明申请
    Methods and Compositions for In Situ Microemulsions 审中-公开
    原位微乳液的方法和组合

    公开(公告)号:US20140090849A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-03

    申请号:US14037017

    申请日:2013-09-25

    Abstract: A plurality of first VES micelles may be converted into second VES micelles for subsequent formation of an in situ microemulsion downhole. The in situ microemulsion may include at least a portion of second VES micelles, e.g. spherical micelles, and a first oil-based internal breaker to initially aid in breaking the VES gelled aqueous fluid. The in situ microemulsion may increase the rate of flowback of an internally broken VES treatment fluid, increase the volume of treatment fluid recovered, increase the relative permeability or decrease water saturation of a hydrocarbon stream, e.g. oil, gas, and the like; reduce capillary pressure and water-block in the reservoir; enhance the solubilization and dispersion of VES molecules, internal breakers, and/or internal breaker by-products produced when breaking a VES gel; reduce the interfacial tension and/or the contact angle at the fluid-rock interface, reduce the water/oil interfacial tension, keep the reservoir surfaces water-wet, etc.

    Abstract translation: 多个第一VES胶束可以转化成第二VES胶束,用于随后在井下形成原位微乳液。 原位微乳液可以包括第二VES胶束的至少一部分,例如。 球形胶束和第一种基于油的内部破碎剂,以最初帮助破坏VES胶凝的含水流体。 原位微乳液可以增加内部破裂的VES处理流体的回流速率,增加回收的处理流体的体积,增加烃流的相对渗透率或降低水饱和度,例如。 油,气等; 降低储层中的毛细管压力和水分; 增强在破坏VES凝胶时产生的VES分子,内部破碎剂和/或内部破碎剂副产物的溶解和分散; 降低流体 - 岩石界面处的界面张力和/或接触角,减少水/油界面张力,保持储层表面水润等。

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