CARBO no http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rss CARBO http://www.carboceramics.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rss Copyright 2012 CARBO Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@carboceramics.com(Webmaster) carboceramics noemail@carboceramics.com Thu, 17 May 2012 15:03:48 GMT Articles http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/23/ <h2><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/StrataGen-LOGO.gif" width="117" align="right" height="79" />Location: </h2> Barnett, Fayettville, Woodford and other gas shale formations<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Application/Technology Focus:</h2> Matrix permeabilities of these shales are extremely difficult to measure because they are so low, but various approaches to determine their value have yielded permeabilities on the order of 1-100 nanodarcies.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Methodology:</h2> Both mapping and modeling have been used to investigate the important role of natural fractures in both the stimulation and production processes, the importance of conductivity in the developed fracture or fracture system and the critical influence of the matrix permeability.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Client Value Results: </h2> Economic production can be achieved only with an enormous conductive surface area in contact with this matrix, either through existing natural fractures or the development of a fracture “network” during stimulation. Economic production would then also rely on the existence or development of sufficient conductivity within this network <br> &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> <div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <h3>Authors</h3> <div>N.R. Warpinski, SPE, M.J. Mayerhofer, SPE, Pinnacle Technologies; M.C. Vincent, SPE, Carbo Ceramics; C.L. Cipolla, SPE, and E.P. Lolon, SPE, StrataGen Engineering</div> &nbsp;<br> <h3>Abstract</h3> Unconventional reservoirs such as gas shales and tight gas sands require technology-based solutions for optimum development. The successful exploitation of these reservoirs has relied on some combination of horizontal drilling, multi-stage completions, innovative fracturing, and fracture mapping to engineer economic completions. However, the requirements for economic production all hinge on the matrix permeability of these reservoirs, supplemented by the conductivity that can be generated in hydraulic fractures and network fracture systems. Simulations demonstrate that ultra-low shale permeabilities require an interconnected fracture network of moderate conductivity with a relatively small spacing between fractures to obtain reasonable recovery factors. Microseismic mapping demonstrates that such networks are achievable and the subsequent production from these reservoirs support both the modeling and the mapping. Tight gas sands, having orders of magnitude greater permeability than the gas shales, may be successfully depleted without inducing complex fracture networks, but other issues of damage and zonal coverage complicate recovery in these reservoirs. As with the shales, mapping has proved itself to be valuable in assessing the fracturing results.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h3>Introduction</h3> Unconventional reservoirs provide a significant fraction of gas production in North America and increasing amounts in some other regions of the world. Such reservoirs include tight gas sands, coalbed methane (CBM), and gas shales; in 2006 these reservoirs provided 43% of the US production of natural gas (Kuuskra1). Because of their limited permeability, which is foremost among many other complexities, some type of stimulation process (and/or dewatering in the case of CBM) is required to engender economic recovery from wells drilled into these formations.<br> &nbsp;<br> The focus of this paper is on gas shales, with particular emphasis on how these reservoirs perform relative to tight gas sands. The important role of natural fractures in both the stimulation and production processes, the importance of conductivity in the developed fracture or fracture system, and the critical influence of the matrix permeability are investigated using both mapping and modeling results.<br> &nbsp;<br> Gas shales, such as the Barnett, Fayettville, and Woodford in North America, are relatively recent plays, but gas production from shales has occurred since the early 1900’s from the Devonian shales of eastern North America and more recently from the Antrim shale and others. These shales2 typically contain a relatively high total organic content (e.g., the Barnett has a total organic content of 4-5%) and are apparently the source rock as well as the reservoir. The gas is stored in the limited pore space of these rocks (a few per cent, including both matrix and natural fractures) and a sizable fraction of the gas in place may be adsorbed on the organic material. Matrix permeabilities of these shales are extremely difficult to measure because they are so low, but various approaches to determine their value have yielded permeabilities on the order of 1-100 nanodarcies. Clearly, economic production cannot be achieved without an enormous conductive surface area in contact with this matrix, either through existing natural fractures or the development of a fracture “network” during stimulation. Economic production would then also rely on the existence or development of sufficient conductivity within this network.<br> &nbsp;<br> <div><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/NewsIcon.gif" width="13" height="14" /> Download SPE Paper <a href="http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/app/Preview.do?paperNumber=SPE-114173-MS&amp;societyCode=SPE" target="_blank">114173</a> </div> <div><br> </div> <div>&nbsp;<br> © Copyright 2008. Society of Petroleum Engineers <br> </div> <br><br>9-Nov-08 6:00 PM Stimulating Unconventional Reservoirs: Maximizing Network Growth While Optimizing Fracture Conductivity - SPE 114173 Location: Barnett, Fayettville, Woodford and other gas shale formations Application/Technology Focus: Matrix permeabilities of these shales are extremely difficult to measure because they are so low, but various approaches to determine their value have yielded permeabilities on the order of 1-100 nanodarcies. Methodology: Both mapping and modeling have been used to investigate the important role of natural fractures in both the stimulation and production processes, the importance of conductivity in the developed fracture or fracture system and the critical influence of the matrix permeability. Client Value Results: Economic production can be achieved only with an enormous conductive surface area in contact with this matrix, either through existing natural fractures or the development of a fracture “network” during stimulation. Economic production would then also rely on the existence or development of sufficient conductivity within this network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Authors N.R. Warpinski, SPE, M.J. Mayerhofer, SPE, Pinnacle Technologies; M.C. Vincent, SPE, Carbo Ceramics; C.L. Cipolla, SPE, and E.P. Lolon, SPE, StrataGen Engineering Abstract Unconventional reservoirs such as gas shales and tight gas sands require technology-based solutions for optimum development. The successful exploitation of these reservoirs has relied on some combination of horizontal drilling, multi-stage completions, innovative fracturing, and fracture mapping to engineer economic completions. However, the requirements for economic production all hinge on the matrix permeability of these reservoirs, supplemented by the conductivity that can be generated in hydraulic fractures and network fracture systems. Simulations demonstrate that ultra-low shale permeabilities require an interconnected fracture network of moderate conductivity with a relatively small spacing between fractures to obtain reasonable recovery factors. Microseismic mapping demonstrates that such networks are achievable and the subsequent production from these reservoirs support both the modeling and the mapping. Tight gas sands, having orders of magnitude greater permeability than the gas shales, may be successfully depleted without inducing complex fracture networks, but other issues of damage and zonal coverage complicate recovery in these reservoirs. As with the shales, mapping has proved itself to be valuable in assessing the fracturing results. Introduction Unconventional reservoirs provide a significant fraction of gas production in North America and increasing amounts in some other regions of the world. Such reservoirs include tight gas sands, coalbed methane (CBM), and gas shales; in 2006 these reservoirs provided 43% of the US production of natural gas (Kuuskra1). Because of their limited permeability, which is foremost among many other complexities, some type of stimulation process (and/or dewatering in the case of CBM) is required to engender economic recovery from wells drilled into these formations. The focus of this paper is on gas shales, with particular emphasis on how these reservoirs perform relative to tight gas sands. The important role of natural fractures in both the stimulation and production processes, the importance of conductivity in the developed fracture or fracture system, and the critical influence of the matrix permeability are investigated using both mapping and modeling results. Gas shales, such as the Barnett, Fayettville, and Woodford in North America, are relatively recent plays, but gas production from shales has occurred since the early 1900’s from the Devonian shales of eastern North America and more recently from the Antrim shale and others. These shales2 typically contain a relatively high total organic content (e.g., the Barnett has a total organic content of 4-5%) and are apparently the source rock as well as the reservoir. The gas is stored in the limited pore space of these rocks (a few per cent, including both matrix and natural fractures) and a sizable fraction of the gas in place may be adsorbed on the organic material. Matrix permeabilities of these shales are extremely difficult to measure because they are so low, but various approaches to determine their value have yielded permeabilities on the order of 1-100 nanodarcies. Clearly, economic production cannot be achieved without an enormous conductive surface area in contact with this matrix, either through existing natural fractures or the development of a fracture “network” during stimulation. Economic production would then also rely on the existence or development of sufficient conductivity within this network. Download SPE Paper 114173 © Copyright 2008. Society of Petroleum Engineers no http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/23/ StrataGen Engineering - noemail@carboceramics.com Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/16/ <h2><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/C_Ceramics_LOGO.gif" align="right" border="0" height="51" width="118" />Location: </h2> Northwest India (Rajasthan,) Raageshwari deep gas field<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Application/Technology Focus:</h2> Natural gas from a deep, tight formation was needed in order to heat and process waxy oil from a massive oil field discovered nearby.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Methodology:</h2> Core testing, fluids compatibility testing, pre-fracture diagnostic injections, fracture simulation and post-stimulation production evaluation.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Client Value Results </h2> Three deep gas wells in formations of varying permeability were stimulated successfully. Post-fracture well testing showed initial production rates agreeing with what was expected based on reservoir simulation. This important result supports the proposition that unconventional gas resources in Asian countries can be attractive when applying stimulation techniques perfected in other areas (i.e. North America).<br> &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <div>&nbsp;</div> <h3>Authors</h3> <div><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "></strong>Josef Shaoul, Pinnacle Technologies; Michael Ross, Cairn Energy PLC; Winston Spitzer, Pinnacle Technologies; Stuart Wheaton, RISC UK Ltd.; Paul Mayland, BG Canada; and Arvinder Paul Singh, Cairn Energy PLC.&nbsp;</div> &nbsp;<br> <h3>Abstract</h3> Tight gas fracturing was pioneered in North America in the 1970's and 1980's, and also has a relatively long history in Germany. In the rest of the world, however, massive fracturing for production from tight gas formations (i.e. k &lt; 0.1 mD) has been very rare, due mainly to poor economics, rather than lack of opportunities. A massive oil field was recently discovered in Rajasthan (northwest India). The field development would require significant amounts of natural gas for heating and processing of the waxy oil to be produced. The most economical solution to provide sufficient gas in this remote desert location was to produce it from a deeper formation discovered in the same area. The majority of the gas is contained in a volcanic section of basalts and felsics. A fracturing campaign was performed in 2006 on three deep gas wells to evaluate the post-stimulation production increase from a number of different horizons, with base formation permeability varying from 0.005 to 0.15 mD. <br> &nbsp;<br> A comprehensive program of core testing, fluids compatibility testing and pre-fracture diagnostic injections was performed. Fracture stimulation treatments were performed in three different sections of this very thick gas-bearing formation (&gt; 400 m gross height). The formations ranged from the highest permeability (0.15 mD) Fatehgarh sandstones, to a lower permeability Felsic section (0.05 mD) and the lowest permeability volcanic rock (0.005 mD). All three types of rock were stimulated successfully and post-fracture well testing showed initial production rates agreeing with what was expected based on reservoir simulation. This important result supports the proposition that unconventional gas resources in Asian countries can be attractive when applying stimulation techniques perfected in other areas (i.e. North America).<br> &nbsp;<br> <h3>Introduction
</h3> <div> The Raageshwari Deep gas field was discovered by RJ-E-1 (Raageshwari-1) in 2003. It was the second well drilled on the Central Basin High (CBH), a 40km-long composite feature of elevated N-S-oriented fault terraces, arranged in echelon within the Southern Barmer Basin of Rajasthan (Figure 1). The Central Basin High (CBH) structure is divided into many major horst blocks, of which Raageshwari is the shallowest. Raageshwari Deep is a tight lean gas condensate field and is contained in an arrowhead-shaped horst block formed at the confluence of three fault trends and contains 4 reservoir bodies (Fatehgarh, Basalt, Felsic and Sub-Felsic).</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <blockquote> <div><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/NewsIcon.gif" height="14" width="13" /> Download SPE Paper <a target="_blank" href="http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/app/Preview.do?paperNumber=SPE-107337-MS&amp;societyCode=SPE">107337</a></div> <div><br> </div> </blockquote> &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> ©Copyright 2007. Society of Petroleum Engineers <br><br>9-Nov-07 4:15 PM Massive Hydraulic Fracturing Unlocks Deep Tight Gas Reserves in India (SPE 107337) Location: Northwest India (Rajasthan,) Raageshwari deep gas field Application/Technology Focus: Natural gas from a deep, tight formation was needed in order to heat and process waxy oil from a massive oil field discovered nearby. Methodology: Core testing, fluids compatibility testing, pre-fracture diagnostic injections, fracture simulation and post-stimulation production evaluation. Client Value Results Three deep gas wells in formations of varying permeability were stimulated successfully. Post-fracture well testing showed initial production rates agreeing with what was expected based on reservoir simulation. This important result supports the proposition that unconventional gas resources in Asian countries can be attractive when applying stimulation techniques perfected in other areas (i.e. North America). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Authors Josef Shaoul, Pinnacle Technologies; Michael Ross, Cairn Energy PLC; Winston Spitzer, Pinnacle Technologies; Stuart Wheaton, RISC UK Ltd.; Paul Mayland, BG Canada; and Arvinder Paul Singh, Cairn Energy PLC. Abstract Tight gas fracturing was pioneered in North America in the 1970's and 1980's, and also has a relatively long history in Germany. In the rest of the world, however, massive fracturing for production from tight gas formations (i.e. k &lt; 0.1 mD) has been very rare, due mainly to poor economics, rather than lack of opportunities. A massive oil field was recently discovered in Rajasthan (northwest India). The field development would require significant amounts of natural gas for heating and processing of the waxy oil to be produced. The most economical solution to provide sufficient gas in this remote desert location was to produce it from a deeper formation discovered in the same area. The majority of the gas is contained in a volcanic section of basalts and felsics. A fracturing campaign was performed in 2006 on three deep gas wells to evaluate the post-stimulation production increase from a number of different horizons, with base formation permeability varying from 0.005 to 0.15 mD. A comprehensive program of core testing, fluids compatibility testing and pre-fracture diagnostic injections was performed. Fracture stimulation treatments were performed in three different sections of this very thick gas-bearing formation (&gt; 400 m gross height). The formations ranged from the highest permeability (0.15 mD) Fatehgarh sandstones, to a lower permeability Felsic section (0.05 mD) and the lowest permeability volcanic rock (0.005 mD). All three types of rock were stimulated successfully and post-fracture well testing showed initial production rates agreeing with what was expected based on reservoir simulation. This important result supports the proposition that unconventional gas resources in Asian countries can be attractive when applying stimulation techniques perfected in other areas (i.e. North America). Introduction
 The Raageshwari Deep gas field was discovered by RJ-E-1 (Raageshwari-1) in 2003. It was the second well drilled on the Central Basin High (CBH), a 40km-long composite feature of elevated N-S-oriented fault terraces, arranged in echelon within the Southern Barmer Basin of Rajasthan (Figure 1). The Central Basin High (CBH) structure is divided into many major horst blocks, of which Raageshwari is the shallowest. Raageshwari Deep is a tight lean gas condensate field and is contained in an arrowhead-shaped horst block formed at the confluence of three fault trends and contains 4 reservoir bodies (Fatehgarh, Basalt, Felsic and Sub-Felsic). Download SPE Paper 107337 ©Copyright 2007. Society of Petroleum Engineers no http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/16/ CARBO Ceramics - noemail@carboceramics.com Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:15:00 GMT Articles http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/28/ <h2><img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/C_Ceramics_LOGO.gif" align="right" height="51" width="118" />Location: </h2> Southwest Texas, Mesquite Field, Escondido Formation, polymer emulsion fluid, refracture<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Application/Technology Focus:</h2> Initial fracs using small sand volumes in low viscosity fluid doubled production, but rapidly declined to pre-frac rate.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Methodology:</h2> Five wells were selected for refracturing with higher viscosity fluids, increased proppant concentration, larger proppant diameter and greater proppant mass.<br> &nbsp;<br> <h2>Client Value Results: </h2> <div>Average production increase due to the refracs was 620%. Evaluation of pre and post frac flow rates and decline curves indicates an approximate doubling of recoverable reserves.</div> <div><br> </div> <div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div> <h3>Abstract</h3> This paper presents the results of an effort to improve productivity of the low permeability Escondido Formation in Webb County, Texas, by the use of an improved hydraulic fracture design. <br> <br> A fracture treatment using the polymer emulsion fluid system was designed to provide sufficient propped fracture length and area to maintain long-term productivity of the wells. The polymer emulsion fluid was selected for its good proppant transport and low fluid loss properties. Five previously drilled and stimulated wells and three new wells were fractured with the polymer emulsion treatments. Evaluation of pre and post frac flow rates and decline curves indicates an approximate doubling of recoverable reserves. <br> &nbsp;<br> <h3>Introduction</h3> The Mesquite Field is in Webb County in Southwestern Texas about 15 miles north of the town of Laredo. Drilling was started in the mid 1970s. The Escondido production occurs within a broad stratigraphic trap. Production from the wells on initial completion without stimulation is considered non-commercial. The Escondido is recognized to have significant potential for producing natural gas.<br> &nbsp;<br> The wells in the Mesquite Field are located on approximately a 320 acre (127.5 hectare) spacing. However, well performance indicates that 160 acre (64.75 hectare) spacing may be more suitable for estimating reserves. Based on the 160 acre (64.75 hectare) spacing the wells contain an average estimated gas in place quantity of 1500 MMcf (4.25 E+07 m3).<br> &nbsp;<br> It is evident that even though a good amount of gas is present, the production rate needs to be improved to make the wells commercial. Previous attempts to increase production with "conventional" gelled water fracs were partially successful, but rapid declines in production indicated that an improved stimulation treatment was necessary to maintain long-tern productivity.<br> &nbsp;<br> <div>&nbsp;<img alt="" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/5/NewsIcon.gif" height="14" width="13" /> Download Paper <a target="_blank" href="http://www.onepetro.org/mslib/app/Preview.do?paperNumber=00007912&amp;societyCode=SPE">7912</a> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>Authors</strong>: D.P. Kundert, Halliburton Services; D.E. Smink, Consultant<br> &nbsp;<br> <strong>Paper</strong>: 7912<br> &nbsp;<br> © Copyright 1979, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Kundert, D.P., Halliburton Services; Smink, D.E., Consultant</div> </div> </div> <br><br>9-Nov-79 7:00 PM Improved Stimulation of the Escondido Sandstone (CARBO-authored) Location: Southwest Texas, Mesquite Field, Escondido Formation, polymer emulsion fluid, refracture Application/Technology Focus: Initial fracs using small sand volumes in low viscosity fluid doubled production, but rapidly declined to pre-frac rate. Methodology: Five wells were selected for refracturing with higher viscosity fluids, increased proppant concentration, larger proppant diameter and greater proppant mass. Client Value Results: Average production increase due to the refracs was 620%. Evaluation of pre and post frac flow rates and decline curves indicates an approximate doubling of recoverable reserves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abstract This paper presents the results of an effort to improve productivity of the low permeability Escondido Formation in Webb County, Texas, by the use of an improved hydraulic fracture design. A fracture treatment using the polymer emulsion fluid system was designed to provide sufficient propped fracture length and area to maintain long-term productivity of the wells. The polymer emulsion fluid was selected for its good proppant transport and low fluid loss properties. Five previously drilled and stimulated wells and three new wells were fractured with the polymer emulsion treatments. Evaluation of pre and post frac flow rates and decline curves indicates an approximate doubling of recoverable reserves. Introduction The Mesquite Field is in Webb County in Southwestern Texas about 15 miles north of the town of Laredo. Drilling was started in the mid 1970s. The Escondido production occurs within a broad stratigraphic trap. Production from the wells on initial completion without stimulation is considered non-commercial. The Escondido is recognized to have significant potential for producing natural gas. The wells in the Mesquite Field are located on approximately a 320 acre (127.5 hectare) spacing. However, well performance indicates that 160 acre (64.75 hectare) spacing may be more suitable for estimating reserves. Based on the 160 acre (64.75 hectare) spacing the wells contain an average estimated gas in place quantity of 1500 MMcf (4.25 E+07 m3). It is evident that even though a good amount of gas is present, the production rate needs to be improved to make the wells commercial. Previous attempts to increase production with "conventional" gelled water fracs were partially successful, but rapid declines in production indicated that an improved stimulation treatment was necessary to maintain long-tern productivity. Download Paper 7912 Authors: D.P. Kundert, Halliburton Services; D.E. Smink, Consultant Paper: 7912 © Copyright 1979, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, Inc. Kundert, D.P., Halliburton Services; Smink, D.E., Consultant no http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/28/ CARBO Ceramics - noemail@carboceramics.com Sat, 10 Nov 1979 01:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/41/ HOUSTON (May 10, 2012) - In the hydraulic fracturing process guar gum is a key ingredient in the viscous fluids used to transport proppant, a granular material used to fill the fractures and prop them open once the high-pressure hydraulic pumping stops. Proppant-filled fractures allow hydrocarbons to flow more freely, increasing the productivity of fractured wells. &bull; Global guar gum shortage increases price by more than 500% from normal levels (Bloomberg) &bull; Oil and natural gas industry migrates to lower-cost slickwater fracturing &bull; Low-viscosity slickwater fluids require the use of smaller diameter and lower density proppants &bull; CARBO lightweight ceramic proppants have specific gravities similar or less than sand - but with significantly higher conductivity &bull; CARBO provides a complete line of made-in-the-USA lightweight ceramic proppants that include CARBOLITE, CARBOECONOPROP and CARBOHYDROPROP The industry is experiencing... http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/41/ noemail@carboceramics.com Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/39/ NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release CARBO TO CONSTRUCT MANUFACTURING PLANT IN MILLEN, GEORGIA; CREATE 70 NEW JOBS HOUSTON (May 3, 2012) - CARBO Ceramics Inc. (CARBO) will begin construction on a state-of-the-art ceramic manufacturing plant in Millen, Ga., announced Gary Kolstad, President and Chief Executive Officer. Having received its air quality permit from the State of Georgia, CARBO should commence construction on the first production line by the end of 2012 and operations could begin near the end of 2013. Initial staffing for the plant should create 70 new jobs in Jenkins County. The project will bring up to 300 construction jobs to the area during assembly of the plant. The manufacturing plant will be situated on 450 acres and conveniently located for product distribution by truck or rail. In addition to the distribution flexibility, the site has the ability to expand to four production lines. Ceramic proppant is used in... http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/39/ noemail@carboceramics.com Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/35/ <div> <div> <strong>HOUSTON (April 17, 2012) -</strong> StrataGen Engineering's Bob Shelley, P.E., will speak at a workshop sponsored by the National Science Foundation on Identification of Fundamental Interfacial and Transport Phenomena for the Sustainable Deployment of Hydraulic Shale Fracturing &ndash; Role of Chemicals Used. Bob will discuss the role of data mining in the development of unconventional basins.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> This workshop brings together industry, academia and federal agencies to identify technical problems and economic opportunities related to the sustainable deployment of natural gas production via hydraulic fracturing of shale formations. The goal is to stimulate fundamental research that, once completed, will perhaps permit practitioners to overcome current limitations to preventing serious environmental consequences. Aspects of particular interest include interfacial and transport phenomena, particulate systems and fluid dynamics.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> The workshop will take place in Washington, D.C., May 14-15, 2012, at the Hyatt Arlington Hotel.</div> </div> http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/35/ noemail@carboceramics.com Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/27/ HOUSTON (August 31, 2010) - Falcon Technologies and Services, Inc. - a leading provider of custom spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) systems - has announced commencement of operations in the Marcellus shale resource play. The company also currently operates in a five-state region of the Southwestern U.S., including areas such as the Haynesville, Barnett, Fayetteville and Eagle Ford shale basins. Falcon provides innovative spray-in liners for secondary containments, tank liners and tank bases to help mitigate environmental risk and reduce life-cycle economic impact for companies in the oil and natural gas industry. The company's regional operations are located in Horseheads, New York, to service customers throughout the Marcellus shale play. These operations will be overseen by regional manager Larry Glaser and regional sales manager Mike Nordel. We look forward to providing our clients with innovative, cost-efficient containment solutions to... http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/27/ noemail@carboceramics.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/18/ <p> <strong>HOUSTON (June 28, 2010)</strong> &ndash; CARBO announced today the introduction of <strong>CARBO</strong><em>NRT</em>&trade;, an innovative, environmentally responsible development in proppant placement. This technology incorporates a taggant that allows downhole, near-wellbore detection of ceramic proppant. <strong>CARBO</strong><em>NRT</em>assists in determining fracture propagation and geometry in a manner that is designed to optimize stimulation effectiveness and maximize productive capacity.</p> <p> With non-radioactive <strong>CARBO</strong><em>NRT</em>, there is no half-life deterioration of the detectable properties.&nbsp;The proppant is engineered for extended identification, giving operators the flexibility of conducting post-frac logging months or years after fracturing.</p> <p> The proprietary tracer can be added to any ceramic proppant in CARBO&rsquo;s extensive product line. It is uniformly distributed through each grain of proppant, assuring consistent distribution of the traceable marker throughout the fracture zone.</p> <p> &ldquo;<strong>CARBO</strong><em>NRT</em>is a unique product that offers the E&amp;P industry a traceable proppant without the half-life and potential environmental hazards involved with radioactive tracers,&rdquo; said Gary Kolstad, CARBO&rsquo;s President and Chief Executive Officer.&nbsp; &ldquo;This provides flexibility to conduct proppant detection analysis with standard logging tools for an indefinite period of time.&rdquo;</p> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Company Information:<br> </strong>CARBO is the world's largest supplier of ceramic proppant for fracturing oil and gas wells; provider of the world's most popular fracture simulation software; and a provider of fracture design and consulting services. The company also provides a broad range of technologies for spill prevention, containment and countermeasures, along with geotechnical monitoring.</div> http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/18/ noemail@carboceramics.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT Release http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/13/ <div> &nbsp; <p> <font face="Arial"><strong>HOUSTON (June 14, 2010)</strong> &ndash; CARBO Ceramics Inc. announced today that it has purchased all the intellectual property rights and trademarks for Fracpro&reg; fracture design modeling software from the Gas Technology Institute.<br> &nbsp;<br> According to CARBO President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary Kolstad, the purchase will allow continued development of the FracproPT software program along with additional well stimulation programs that complement the technology.<br> &nbsp;<br> &ldquo;The purchase of Fracpro software reaffirms CARBO&rsquo;s commitment to our fracturing software business.&nbsp; We intend to continue development, expansion and evolution of the technology to provide our customers with more modern and efficient tools,&rdquo; said Kolstad.<br> &nbsp;<br> FracproPT is the most widely used fracture design modeling software in the world.&nbsp; It is used to design and optimize hydraulic stimulation operations, thereby increasing well production.&nbsp; Real-time capabilities allow it to be used before, during and after the job to analyze fracture effectiveness.&nbsp; </font></p> <div> <font face="Arial"><strong>Company Information:<br> </strong>CARBO is the world's largest supplier of ceramic proppant for fracturing oil and gas wells; provider of the world's most popular fracture simulation software; and a provider of fracture design and consulting services. The company also provides a broad range of technologies for spill prevention, containment and countermeasures, along with geotechnical monitoring.<br> </font></div> </div> http://www.carboceramics.com/en/rel/13/ noemail@carboceramics.com Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/en/cms/4266/ <div> <img alt="" src="/images/falcon/sidebar-img.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 20px;" /> <h2> Ready to Learn More?</h2> <p> Submit the form below and we will contact you with more information.</p> <form action="/forms/18/Falcon-Technologies-eandp/index.asp" method="post" name="cmsform"> <input name="contentmanagerformid" type="hidden" value="18" /> <div class="field"> <div class="value"> <input name="contentmanagerformfieldid" type="hidden" value="293" /><input name="item293" size="30" title="Name" type="text" value="" /></div> </div> <div class="field"> <div class="value"> <input name="contentmanagerformfieldid" type="hidden" value="292" /><input name="item292" size="30" title="Email" type="text" value="" /></div> </div> <div class="field"> <div class="value"> <input name="contentmanagerformfieldid" type="hidden" value="294" /><input name="item294" size="30" title="Company" type="text" value="" /></div> </div> <div class="field"> <div class="value"> <input name="contentmanagerformfieldid" type="hidden" value="295" /><input name="item295" size="30" title="Phone Number" type="text" value="" /></div> </div> <div class="field"> <div class="value"> <input name="contentmanagerformfieldid" type="hidden" value="296" /> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top"> <input id="5hcOnb" name="usergroupid" style="margin-right: 6px;" type="checkbox" value="5" /></td> <td valign="top"> <label for="5hcOnb">I am interested in a<br> product demo or quote</label></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <input name="submit" src="/images/falcon/submit-btn.jpg" type="image" /></form> <p> <strong>Call us for immediate assistance:</strong></p> <p> <strong>Main Office</strong> +1-817-251-0525<br> <strong>South Central</strong> +1-940-627-1400<br> <strong>Northeast</strong> +1-432-934-4044<br> <strong>West</strong> +1-432-563-1039</p> </div> http://www.carboceramics.com/en/cms/4266/ Wed, 09 May 2012 16:16:02 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/falcontsi/eandp-mobi/ <div> <iframe frameborder="0" height="165" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dk5TcWXfJDo?rel=0" width="300"></iframe><br> <p> Falcon Technologies&trade; has developed the revolutionary Falcon Liner&reg;, a modified polymer coating that can be sprayed on a variety of surfaces to provide a seamless, durable, maintenance-free layer of protection.</p> <p> The patented Falcon Liner is impervious to damage from chemicals or weather, virtually eliminating the risk of leaks or other environmental issues.</p> <h2> Applications</h2> <p> The Falcon Liner is the most effective and economical choice for numerous applications.</p> <ul> <li> Secondary containment</li> <li> Tank liners</li> <li> Tank bases</li> <li> Location liners</li> <li> Water impoundment</li> </ul> <h2> Surface-mounted secondary containment</h2> <p> Falcon Technologies has pioneered development of the only spray-on seamless secondary containment system that does not require below-grade installation.</p> <h2> Life Cycle Economic Impact</h2> <p> The Falcon Liner greatly extends asset life, resulting in lower replacement costs over time.</p> </div> <div> <a href="/falcontsi/ready-to-learn-more-eandp/" style="margin: 0pt auto; display: block; width: 196px; height: 28px;"><img alt="" border="0" src="/images/falcon/ready-to-learn-btn.jpg" /></a></div> http://www.carboceramics.com/falcontsi/eandp-mobi/ Wed, 09 May 2012 16:07:06 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/falcon-technologies--overview-video/ Watch our video to learn more about the features and advantages of Falcon Technologies' spill prevention and containment products. Click here if you can't view this video. Better in every application - from tanks to bases to secondary containment. Falcon Technologies has engineered a sprayed-on polymer coating that adheres like glue to a variety of surfaces, providing a seamless, durable layer of protection. The patented Falcon Liner provides unmatched protection in a broad range of applications, including: Secondary containment Tank liners Tank bases Location liners Water impoundment Engineered to protect your investment. The Falcon Liner is virtually impervious to corrosion or damage due to chemicals, vibration or weather, providing long-term protection... http://www.carboceramics.com/falcon-technologies--overview-video/ Wed, 09 May 2012 15:57:15 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/CARBO-LITE/ Lightweight, high-performance proppant, ideal for oil reservoirs CARBOLITE provides the highest fracture conductivity for greater productivity in wells to moderate depths, particularly oil wells. This lightweight ceramic proppant has a bulk density and specific gravity similar to sand, yet provides high flow capacity for enhanced production rates. Features The ideal high-performance proppant in oil wells. High flow capacity for enhanced production rates. Provides highest fracture conductivity in wells to moderate depths. Bulk density and specific gravity similar to sand. Available in four closely sieved standard sizes - 12/18, 16/20, 20/40 and 30/50. ... http://www.carboceramics.com/CARBO-LITE/ Tue, 08 May 2012 14:56:12 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/software-download/ Choose the software product below you wish to download. Contact us to ask questions or to obtain your software key code. 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For software with the comprehensive capabilities of Fracpro and StimPT, effective training is essential to get the most from your investment. Fracpro Fracture Analysis Course Please join CARBO's industry acknowledged experts in a course designed to provide both the background fundamentals of hydraulic fracturing and hands on software training in the design and analysis of fracture treatments. These three-day courses run through mid-week, allowing you sufficient time for traveling and office duties. The course is limited to 15 participants and each student will need a laptop computer. Course Benefits The course concentrates on the design and analysis of hydraulic fracturing treatments using real-world examples. The class examples cover a wide range of hydraulic fracturing applications and geographical locations, ranging from tight gas... http://www.carboceramics.com/training/ Tue, 08 May 2012 14:48:30 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/stratagen-team/ The people of StrataGen have proven that no challenge is too great. StrataGen consultants provide world-class capabilities that help our clients succeed. StrataGen team members are recognized as industry leaders in virtually every aspect of reservoir stimulation. Integral to success of many notable accomplishments The world record for proppant pumped in a single well-13.1 million pounds in the North Sea Chalk. This well was one of 100 propped fracture treatments in horizontal wells. The first large-scale offshore platform-based propped fracturing campaign in Malaysia involving 20 wells and 79 fracture treatments in the Malaysia gas sands. The first successful propped fracture treatment campaign in Japan. The deep volcanic rock formation presented an extremely difficult propped fracturing environment; before StrataGen was brought in, two prior treatments had failed. 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This workhorse is widely used for structural monitoring and for industrial test and measurement. Housed in a rugged weatherproof enclosure, this analog output tiltmeter may be installed outdoors and in other wet environments. Typical applications include construction monitoring, monitoring of bridges and other large structures, antenna leveling, and rotary position sensing for dam gates and other machinery. Tuff Tilt tiltmeters incorporate a ceramic tilt sensor that delivers low thermal sensitivity, high long-term stability and the best resolution of any sensor in its class. Model 801 includes a temperature sensor. Specifications: Range &plusmn;0.5&deg;/&plusmn;3&deg;/&plusmn;50&deg; uniaxial Resolution ... http://www.carboceramics.com/agi/800-series/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:37:07 GMT Survey http://www.carboceramics.com/en/sur/?1 Objectives: <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diem nonummynibh euismod tincidunt ut lacreet dolore magna aliguam erat volutpat. 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