Improvement of Fracturing in Gas Shales (07122-38)

Objective:  To develop non-damaging fracture fluids (including proppants) for gas shale reservoirs that also minimize water use (and disposal) and demonstrate their use by field tests. Use of ultra-light weight proppants will be combined with foams to maximize fracture length, minimize formation damage, minimize water use, and minimize fluid disposal.  The project will be executed in two phases: fluid development and field demonstration.

 

Period of Performance:  April 29, 2009 to August 31, 2012