Evaluation of Selective vs. Point-Source Perforating for Hydraulic Fracturing

Abstract

Summary "Select-fire" (SF) and "point-source" (PS) perforating completions were used to fracture the Reef Ridge diatomite formation in the Midway-Sunset field, Kern county, California. Fracturing treatment analysis and production history matching were used to evaluate the reservoir and fracturing parameters for both completion types. Single fractures were created with the PS completions, and multiple fractures resulted from many of the SF completions. Descriptions of the reservoir, production history, and fracturing techniques used leading up to this study are presented. Fracturing treatment analysis and production history matching were used to evaluate the reservoir and fracturing parameters for both completion types. The work showed that single fractures were created with the PS completions, and multiple fractures resulted from many of the SF completions. A good correlation was developed between productivity and the product of formation permeability, net fracture height, bottomhole pressure, and propped fracture length. Results supported the continued development of 10 wells using the PS concept with a more efficient treatment design, resulting in substantial cost savings.