Hill et al., 1994 - Google Patents
Techniques for determining subsurface stress direction and assessing hydraulic fracture azimuthHill et al., 1994
- Document ID
- 3265083560536030450
- Author
- Hill R
- Peterson R
- Warpinski N
- Lorenz J
- Teufel L
- Aslakson J
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- SPE Eastern Regional Meeting
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This reference paper reviews and describes 15 techniques for determining hydraulic fracture azimuth. The techniques described are categorized into core-based, borehole-based, near- wellbore, and regional geologic indicators that can be used to predict or measure hydraulic …
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