SPE Presentation - Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells

Outline

• Early Studies and Fracturing of Horizontal Wells

• Current Multi-Stage Completion Designs:

- Cemented Vs Uncemented Liner / Casing

- “Plug and Perf” Vs “Sliding Sleeve”

• Bakken Shale – Central Basin Development

• Current Developments / Changes in Completion Practices

• Conclusions