| abstract |
The complexity of the fracture network can be enhanced during a hydraulic fracturing operation by monitoring the operating parameters of the fracturing operation and changing stress conditions in the well in response to the monitoring of the operating parameters. The monitored operating parameters may include the injection rate of the pumped fluid, the density of the pumped fluid, or the bottomhole pressure of the well after the fluid has been pumped. The method provides an increase in stimulated reservoir volume (SRV). |