Fiber-Laden Fracturing Fluid Improves Production in the Bakken Shale Multilateral Play

Abstract

fax 01-972-952-9435. AbstractSince the horizontal lateral Bakken dolomite play began in 1999 in eastern Montana, more than 330 wells have been permitted and more than 200 wells are now producing. The lateral play began in Richland County, Montana, and the success there is now accelerating the transfer of technology to the North Dakota side of the Bakken trend and is attracting several new and existing operators to the area. Different drilling and completion techniques have been tried since the start of the play with different degrees of success.