Abstract

Field development of a tight gas reservoir requires efficient and cost effective hydraulic fracturing. Understanding of the geomechanical properties of the rocks, especially for volcanics in a tectonically stressed structure, is essential for optimum hydro-frac design. This paper summarizes the integrated approach for development of a one-dimensional geomechanical model in Raageshwari Field, Barmer Basin, India. Approximately 125 fracture stages in 20 wells of the field were executed involving 30 million proppants in the formation. This paper attempts to capture the implications of geomechanics in hydraulic fracturing (frac) with learnings and limitations.