Effect of Injection Site on Fault Activation and Seismicity during Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing is a key technology to stimulate oil and gas wells to increase production in shale reservoirs with low permeability. Generally, the stimulated reservoir volume is performed based on pre-existing natural fractures (NF). Hydraulic fracturing in shale reservoirs with large natural...

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Main Authors: Zhaohui Chong, Xuehua Li, Xiangyu Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/10/1619