CT annular fracturing: 'What's trending now?' Another positive step forward is made in the use of CT for annular fracturing

摘要

In light of today's oil price environment, the focus on drilling has given way to production with an emphasis on optimizing the completion. One method of gaining more efficiency toward achieving the goal of optimization is coiled tubing (CT) annular fracturing. Operators are embracing this technology because it offers a means to pinpoint the most favorable location to inject fracturing fluid and ensure that the formation took the frack. There are three common techniques used in today's frack operations. The most popular is plug and perf followed by sliding sleeve/ball drop. It appears that CT annular fracturing is gaining traction in the industry.