Exploitation of Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources Hydraulic Fracturing and Other Recovery and Assessment Techniques

• Other Authors: Imo-Imo Eshiet, Kenneth (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2019
• Subjects: Petroleum technology; air pollution, thermodynamics, water pollution, health risk, reservoirs, elastic properties
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The stimulation of unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs is proven to improve their productivity to an extent that has rendered them economically viable. Generally, the stimulation design is a complex process dependent on intertwining factors such as the history of the formation, rock and reservoir...