Abstract

Hydraulic fracturing technology is widely used to facilitate and enhance the oil & gas recovery process from low permeability tight reservoirs which cannot be produced economically without hydraulic fracturing. The role of Geomechanics in design and evaluation of hydraulic fracture stimulations in unconventional reservoirs has become more important than ever. By understanding reservoir rock mechanics and those parameters that have a major impact on the performance of fracture treatments, more reliable decisions in fracturing design and optimization can be made.