Predicting rock-fracture zone development based on oriented core analysis
Since most of the Tatarstan’s oil fields are mature, hydrocarbon production increase and sustainability are of key importance. One of the ways to improve hydrocarbon production is to analyze reservoir rock fracturing and apply horizontal drilling technology. Recently, there has been an upsurge of interest in research activities that improve reliability of predicting fractured-zone development and make it possible to select optimal location of planned horizontal wells. Visual core analysis gives the most complete information on fracture parameters. This paper discusses the importance of fracture orientation data when selecting optimal formation stimulation technique, by the example of directional well No. 2917 in Bavlinsky area.