Hydraulic Fracturing

"Hydraulic fracturing is becoming more and more prevalent in connection with the development of unconventional resources all over the world. Understanding the mechanisms associated with this type of completion method and [possessing] knowledge related to state-of-the-art, full 3D fracturing design modeling tools are mandatory for this industry. Unfortunately, the stimulation industry still relies on simplistic and plain wrong modeling and, hence, this book can make a difference. … It represents an update on fracturing technology."
—Arthur Bale, Statoil, Bergen, Norway

"This book definitely fills an important role of providing practical hydraulic fracturing field experience. The authors clearly explain the sometimes deviations from theoretical predictions. In addition, chapter 15 contains exceptional discussions on shale stimulations and horizontal completions."
—Jean-Claude Roegiers, Professor Emeritus, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

"…definitely a book that all young fracture engineers should have at their side. The book is very well laid out and can be used as a workflow for designing fracture treatments. Its practical writing style makes it easy to understand and comments within the text on potential problem areas are an invaluable source of knowledge."
—Kirk Bartko, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Dhahran

"... presents a logical, step-by-step process, ... effectively busting the myths associated with hydraulic fracturing."
—SirReadalot.org, October 21, 2015

"Well organized and easily understood, Hydraulic Fracturing is highly recommended to all fracture engineers and other industry personnel interested in knowing more about the process."
—Oil and Gas International, August 2015

"Hydraulic fracturing is becoming more and more prevalent in connection with the development of unconventional resources all over the world. Understanding the mechanisms associated with this type of completion method and [possessing] knowledge related to state-of-the-art, full 3D fracturing design modeling tools are mandatory for this industry. Unfortunately, the stimulation industry still relies on simplistic and plain wrong modeling and, hence, this book can make a difference. … It represents an update on fracturing technology."
—Arthur Bale, Statoil, Bergen, Norway

"This book definitely fills an important role of providing practical hydraulic fracturing field experience. The authors clearly explain the sometimes deviations from theoretical predictions. In addition, chapter 15 contains exceptional discussions on shale stimulations and horizontal completions."
—Jean-Claude Roegiers, Professor Emeritus, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA

"…definitely a book that all young fracture engineers should have at their side. The book is very well laid out and can be used as a workflow for designing fracture treatments. Its practical writing style makes it easy to understand and comments within the text on potential problem areas are an invaluable source of knowledge."
—Kirk Bartko, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Dhahran

"... presents a logical, step-by-step process, ... effectively busting the myths associated with hydraulic fracturing."
—SirReadalot.org, October 21, 2015