Impact of reservoir, fracturing fluid and proppant characteristics on proppant crushing and embedment in sandstone formations

Hydraulic fracturing is regarded as an effective tool to stimulate the reservoir and ensure economic production of gas. The process of exploitation of these resources is largely influenced by small spheres called proppants. The main goal of hydraulic fracturing is to generate a wide fracture network in the medium. Injecting proppants at higher concentrations into these fractures tends to maintain conductivity by keeping them open, so that smooth...