Using FBA to Quickly Close the Loop in Integrated Studies

Flowback analysis (FBA) is a new method Subsurface Dynamics is using to quickly and effectively diagnose fracture treatment efficacy right after the completion.?SSD utilizes FBA for its clients both as a stand-alone technique and as a critical component of integrated studies.?Using FBA, SSD is able to close the optimization loop 6-12 months faster than was possible using conventional methods.?

The below case study demonstrates the application of FBA within an integrated study.?SSD worked directly with the client and was monitoring the flow test for all 4 wells on the pad.?FBA was conducted both during the flow test (after 2.5 days of flow) and again at the completion of the field test (12 days), achieving similar results.?This example highlights one of the key benefits of FBA – minimal data requirement for analysis.

Raw Data and Diagnostic Plots

Pseudo Single-Phase RTA

History-Match

Comparison to Optimization Frac Geometry