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MULTISTAGE FRACING [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
CONT

... in many shale formations, the fracing process is repeated a number oftimes in isolated segments along the length of the wellbore. This is multistagefracing, which increases the well’s production by stimulating a larger portion of the underground formation. The multiple stages set for fracing may be along vertical or horizontal wellbores, and in new or existing wells.

OBS

The terms "fraccing" and "fracing," short for "fracturing," are pronounced "fracking."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
DEF

Opération consistant à fracturer, segment par segment, une formation rocheuse au moyen de liquide sous pression, afin de permettre l'échappement de gaz naturel.

Spanish

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