Paper: Spraberry Fracture Treatment Comparison

This study uses actual production data to determine the optimum characteristics of fracture treatments in the Spraberry Trend of West Texas. The details of 116 fracture treatments along with corresponding production decline curves are utilized. The paper uses production data to characterize treatments on the basis of fluid volumes, proppant volumes, fluid type, and injection rate. After isolation of the best fluid We * the treatments are then compared on perforated height, limited entry effects, proppant type and proppant concentration. In an attempt to explain the results, fluid characteristics and fracture theories are discussed. In conclusion, a generalized treatment recommendation is prepared which utilizes the findings of this study.