SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZED WELL CREATION IN A SHALE FORMATION.

摘要

Systems and methods for optimized well creation in a shale formation are described herein. The method includes determining a first planned stimulation location (107) within the formation, based on a pre-determined model of a formation. A borehole is drilled using a bottom-hole assembly (204) with LWD/MWD section (206). Real-time measurements are used to update the formation model and an alternative location (301) for the stimulation is determined. The BHA is isolated from the stimulation assembly (205) by seating a drop ball on a ball seat between LWD section and stimulation assembly. A second stimulation location may be determined based on data received at the BHA after stimulation of the formation at the alternative stimulation location.