SPE 2014: Halliburton introduces FracInsight for optimum selection of perforation clusters and frac stage locations

SPE 2014: Halliburton introduces FracInsight  for optimum selection of perforation clusters and frac stage locations

PRAMOD KULKARNI, Editor

AMSTERDAM –  Halliburton has introduced FracInsight service, an unbiased, repeatable interpretation workflow that leverages the best available horizontal well data to select perforation clusters and frac stage locations.

“FracInsight is designed to create a more consistent fracturing operation by eliminating the fracturing of nonproductive rock,” explained Dan Buller, Global Advisor and Principal Petrophysicist for Halliburton, who helpd develop the service. “The service also helps reduce inconsistent breakdown and treating pressures, and minimizing screenout or “go-to-flush” early instances.

The FracInsight service provides a “Production Index” and “Frac Index” that are combined to optimize stage and cluster placement. The Production Index uses individually weighted criteria such as facies quality, effective porosity, and brittleness to quantify the differences in reservoir character.

The Frac Index uses weighted criteria such as closure stress, natural fracture index, and cement bond index to highlight areas of differing mechanical properties or mechanical risk.

The SPE ATCE conference continues until October 29 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam.