Fracturing

Fracturing is also commonly known as 'Hydraulic Fracturing'. It is used in formations with very low permeability or on wells where the formation is badly damaged. Fluid is pumped into the formation with surface pressure high enough to break it open and propagate the fracture. Fractures propagate beyond near wellbore damage and connect the well to the reservoir fluid enhancing the rate of flow of fluid into the well.

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