Impact of Stress-Dependent Matrix and Fracture Properties on Shale Gas Production

Unconventional shale gas production is often characterized by a short period of high production followed by a rapid decline in the production rate. Given the high costs of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, it is critical to identify the mechanisms behind the production loss. The existing...

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Main Authors: Huiying Tang, Yuan Di, Yongbin Zhang, Hangyu Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/7/996