Proppant management can improve return on investment

摘要

Proper selection of proppants impacts the cost of well completion as well as production over the life of the well. Proper education and communication will ensure the right proppant is selected. As the oil and gas industry rushes ahead to develop unconventional resources, significant emphasis has been placed on well optimization to maintain this upward progression. Part of the increase in activity is due to the E&P industry's ability to manage costs while growing its long-term production. What once were new technologies of horizontal drilling and multistage completions are now commonplace, and that requires a significant amount of proppant and fluids to enhance production.