Integrated Analysis of Petrophysical and Geomechanical Data for Screening Suitable Zones for Hydraulic Fracturing Design in Low Permeability Reservoirs

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1 School of Geology, College of Science, University of Tehran, Iran

2 Petroleum Geology Group, Research Institute of Applied Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This study was performed in order to identify suitable zones for performing hydraulic fracturing operations in a well in southwestern Iran, using petrophysical and geomechanical analyses. In first step, by interpreting the well logs and probabilistic methods, areas with high effective porosity, low water saturation, and appropriate hydrocarbon volume were identified. Then, by calculating the rock mechanical parameters and implementing the clustering algorithm (MRGC) six geomechanical units were distinguished, the most brittle of which (Unit 6) was found to be more suitable for fracturing operations. Finally, three zones (C, G and K) were proposed for hydraulic fracturing. Top priority was given to zone K which had the highest frequency of brittle units and suitable petrophysical properties. This data-driven approach helps to design more accurate operations in low-permeability reservoirs.

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Journal of Petroleum Research
Volume 35, 1404-5 - Serial Number 144
January and February 2025
Pages 114-126

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