A Decade of Multi-Zone Fracturing Treatments in Russia

Abstract

Multistage hydraulic fracturing (MSHF) has given new impulse to the development of hydraulic fracturing market in Russia. This paper illustrates the evolution of horizontal well multi-zone stimulation methods for the past decade in Russia. Examples of multi-zone treatments using various technologies in different fields are given. Analysis of the work performed shows how the integration of modern drilling, completion, stimulation, control and production methods allowed cost-effective development of hard-to-recover reserves. The development of multi-zone well stimulation brought to the market new horizontal well completion, fracture mapping, production and field development control technologies. The article also evaluates potential development and application of multi-zone technologies.