Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoirs: Theories, Operations, and Economic Analysis

Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoirs: Theories, Operations, and Economic Analysis, Second Edition, presents the latest operations and applications in all facets of fracturing. Enhanced to include today's newest technologies, such as machine learning and the monitoring of field performance using pressure and rate transient analysis, this reference gives engineers the full spectrum of information needed to run unconventional field developments. Covering key aspects, including fracture clean-up, expanded material on refracturing, and a discussion on economic analysis in unconventional reservoirs, this book keeps today's petroleum engineers updated on the critical aspects of unconventional activity.

• Helps readers understand drilling and production technology and operations in shale gas through real-field examples
• Covers various topics on fractured wells and the exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons in one complete reference
• Presents the latest operations and applications in all facets of fracturing