Hydraulic Fracturing Basics for CSG and Shale

This unique course provides an overview of the hydraulic fracture treatments that are vital to the commercial success of most CSG, shale gas, shale oil and tight rock reservoirs.

The vast majority of all wells in the world receive injection treatments to improve the flow of oil or gas but hydraulic fracture treatments are one of the most effective, and most controversial, treatments being applied.

The reasons for these treatments, how they are designed, the wide variety of treatment options, the key terminology, and the controversial aspects will all be covered. The information will be presented at a level appropriate for those familiar with the oil and gas industry who want a basic review of the process. The technical segments of the course will be presented at a level appropriate for those not experienced with well operations or frac design.

The presentation material will rely heavily on actual field results and on published studies to present a broad, fundamentals-based analysis of hydraulic fracturing for unconventional reservoirs.

Those wanting a more advanced course on hydraulic fracturing should attend our “Shale & Tight Gas - Evaluation & Development” program.

Those wanting a basic overview of the entire evaluation and development process for shale and tight rock should attend our “Shale & Tight Gas Fundamentals” course.