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Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Interest Group (TIG)

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

New Tech Predicts Fracturing Performance

A team of structural geologists and seismic processing geophysicists has developed what they believe is a potentially revolutionary technology that can help predict fracture performance before a well is ever drilled.

Added on 01 December, 2015

Explorer Article By Vern Stefanic

2016 Distinguished Lecturers

The AAPG-AAPG Foundation Distinguished Lecture program, the Association's flagship initiative for sharing the latest in scientific thought, concepts and advances, starts its new season in November with a lecture tour of North America.

Added on 01 November, 2015

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Ritesh Sharma,Satinder Chopra

Determining Brittleness From Seismic Data

The key elements for shale resource evaluation are the mineral content – such as clay, quartz and calcite – the total organic carbon (TOC) content, the brittleness and some mechanical properties of the shale rocks. Geomechanical studies are necessary both for understanding wellbore environment stability and also interpreting well log data, by estimating the mechanical properties of the subsurface.

Added on 01 October, 2015

Latin America Blog By Emily Llinás

Abstract Deadline extended for GTW Peru 2015: Increasing the Recovery Factor in Mature Oil and Gas Fields

Share your knowledge and learn from others at this multidisciplinary workshop to be held in Lima, Peru on 15-16 October 2015. Presentation proposals are due 30 August 2015.

Added on 18 August, 2015

Explorer Article By Susan Nash

New Offerings from AAPG Education

The AAPG Education Department has expanded its range of offerings, including several new themed workshops and forum events.

Added on 01 August, 2015

Explorer Article By Ken Milam

ICE Field Trips Offer Exotic, Exclusive Venues

Some of the world’s most spectacular and geologically fascinating sights will be showcased in nine field trips planned in conjunction with September’s AAPG-SEG International Conference and Exhibition (ICE) in Melbourne, Australia, Sept. 13-16.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Latin America Blog By Emily Llinás

New 2-Day Workshop Announced in Lima, Peru - October 2015

The AAPG Latin America Region and the Geological Society of Peru invite participation in “Increasing the Recovery Factor in Mature Oil and Gas Fields,” a Geosciences Technology Workshop (GTW) to be held October 15-16 in Lima, Peru.

Added on 28 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article

Zoback: Bridging the Gap Between Lab and Industry

AAPG bestows the Robert R. Berg Award in recognition of a singular achievement in petroleum geoscience research. Mark Zoback’s research has advanced the industry’s understanding and application of geomechanics, but he’s also done important work in other areas.

Added on 01 May, 2015

PSGD Blog

Free Reservoir Geomechanics course offered by Mark Zoback

Mark Zoback from Stanford University is offering his Reservoir Geomechanics course for free again this year. The course will run April 1st through June 10th, 2015.

Added on 23 April, 2015

PSGD Blog

PSGD presence at 2015 AAPG ACE

The Petroleum Structure and Geomechanics Division will have a presence at the AAPG annual meeting for 2015. Theme 5 of the Technical Program contains many talks and posters of interest to the PSGD members.

Added on 23 April, 2015

Webinar

Virtual Webinar

Monday, 7 September 2020, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Hydraulic Fracturing Stimulation in Unconventional Reservoirs

The ultimate aim of hydraulic fracturing treatments in horizontal wells is to increase the flow and conductivity of unconventional oil/gas reservoirs by creating a long fracture. Several types of fracing fluids have been applied, including the use of slickwater, linear gel, crosslinked in the USA basins. This presentation will focus on the use of recent advancements of fracturing fluids to characterized fractures created in hydraulically stimulated reservoirs, focusing on HVFRs.

Added on 08 July, 2020

Workshop

Bogota, Colombia

Wednesday, 17 March – Thursday, 18 March 2021, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Exploration & Development in Southern Caribbean Frontier Basins

The AAPG Latin America & Caribbean Region and the Colombian Association of Petroleum Geologists and Geophysicists (ACGGP) invite you join us for GTW Colombia 2021, a specialized workshop bringing leading scientists and industry practitioners to share best practices, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The 2-day workshop brings together technical experts and industry leaders from Colombia and throughout the Americas to take a multidisciplinary look at future opportunities for exploration and development of Southern Caribbean Frontier Basins.

Added on 02 October, 2019

Online e-Symposium

Thursday, 25 August 2011, 12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing Mechanics, Analysis and Design

This e-symposium provides highlights of the hydraulic fracturing mechanics, analysis, and design, and is derived from a two and one-half (2-1/2) day course which is designed for drilling, completion, production engineers, engineering technicians, geologists, well-site and completion supervisors, and managers, who desire to possess a comprehensive and integral knowledge of Hydraulic Fracturing.

Added on 02 December, 2013

VG Abstract By Sherilyn Williams-Stroud

Induced Hydraulic Fractures or Reactivated Natural Fractures?

Microseismicity induced by hydraulic fracture stimulation of a horizontal well was mapped with a near-surface buried array. Distinct linear trends of events were not parallel to the direction of fast shear wave polarization measured in the reservoir with a crossed-dipole anisotropy tool. Analysis of core from a nearby well revealed numerous calcite-filled fractures that did not induce shear wave polarization, but did significantly impact the failure behavior of the reservoir rock during the stimulation treatment. Hydraulic fracture simulation with DFN modeling and source mechanism analysis supports the interpretation of reactivated existing fractures rather than the formation of hydraulically-induced tensile fractures.

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Added on 16 November, 2016

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