Semi-Analytical Modeling of Multi-Fractured Horizontal Gas Wells with Variable Production Constraints and Fracture Interference

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Abstract

This paper presents a semi-analytical method based on an integral formulation derived through Green's Function Method to model multi-fractured horizontal gas well (MFHWs) production performance experiencing fracture interference. The nonlinear effect of retaining pressure-dependent gas properties, namely viscosity-compressibility product, in the pseudopressure-based gas diffusivity equation is rigorously captured in the proposed method, removing previous approximations used in existing conventional production data analysis methods. The proposed method is validated against finely gridded numerical simulations models to demonstrate the capabilities of the proposed approach to forecast multi-fracture horizontal gas well performance - including early and late time periods. Fracture spacing sensivity analysis is performed to showcase the importance of a proper hydraulic fracking design to improve the well productivity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSociety of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, ATCE 2020
PublisherSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
ISBN (Electronic)9781613997239
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, ATCE 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Oct 26 2020Oct 29 2020

Publication series

NameSPE Annual Technical Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2020 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, ATCE 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period10/26/2010/29/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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