Enhances the recovery of oil and gas from wells by fracturing formation rocks to release the hydrocarbons, allowing them to flow more easily through the rocks to the wellbore. Not all formations require such supplementary well completion techniques to permit extraction of hydrocarbons. Some rocks naturally contain abundant fractures and connected pore space that, although […]

Perforation is the process of creating holes in the casing or liner of a wellbore to allow oil or gas to flow from the reservoir into the well. 1.1 After drilling a well, steel casing is installed and cemented in place to isolate different geological formations.1.2 However, to enable production from the reservoir, holes must […]

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) Process Hydraulic fracturing is a well stimulation technique used to extract oil and natural gas from low-permeability rock formations like shale. The process involves injecting a high-pressure fluid mixture into the rock to create fractures, allowing hydrocarbons to flow more freely to the wellbore. Step-by-Step Process: 1. Drilling the Well A vertical […]

Acidizing is a well stimulation technique in which acid is injected into a wellbore to dissolve formation minerals, remove damage, and enhance permeability, improving the flow of oil and gas. Types of Acidizing Processes 1. Matrix Acidizing: Acid is injected at a pressure below the fracture pressure to dissolve formation damage (e.g., drilling mud, scale, […]