Maximizing Hydraulic Fracturing Performance and Reducing Emissions Though Acoustic Friction Analysis

Abstract Synergizing new industry synergies requires disruptive, synergizing technologies. This study involves using acoustically measured perforation friction and efficiency to optimize hydraulic fracturing operations for 1876 Resources in the Powder River Basin. Contingent on maintaining optimal fluid distribution, 1876 sought to increase operational efficiency by increasing the stage length to decrease the number of required wireline runs to complete the hydraulic fracturing stimulation. While maintaining fluid distribution across the lateral section of each stage, 1876 was able to increase cluster count, increase stage length, and maintain total proppant for the well. The result was significant reductions in required normalized hydraulic horsepower-hour (HHP/bbl slurry), evidence of improved treatment, and operational efficiency gains. This reduction in yields reductions in diesel required per stage and decreases emissions per stage.