CARBO RSS Feed 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 CARBO and Podcast Copyright 2012 CARBO Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@carboceramics.com(Webmaster) carboceramics noemail@carboceramics.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:17:42 GMT Articles http://www.carboceramics.com/en/art/23/ Stimulating Unconventional Reservoirs: Maximizing Network Growth While Optimizing Fracture Conductivity - SPE 114173 <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/ Massive Hydraulic Fracturing Unlocks Deep Tight Gas Reserves in India (SPE 107337) <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/ Improved Stimulation of the Escondido Sandstone (CARBO-authored) <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/27/ Falcon Technologies Begins Marcellus Shale Operations 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/ CARBO Introduces Innovative, Non-Radioactive Traceable Proppant <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/ CARBO Purchases FracproPT Software <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. 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These are the same high-precision sensors that we use in our 500- and 700-Series tiltmeters. Several of the models are available in vacuum-compatible versions designed for minimal outgassing under high-vacuum conditions. Two options are available, the high-gain 755-Series and mid-range 756-Series. Typical applications for these compact modules include X-ray mirrors, telescope mounts, wind tunnel models and medical devices. The sensors may be operated at a distance (cable length) up to 100m from their Applied Geomechanics signal conditioner. Specifications: Range &plusmn;0.8&deg;/&plusmn;10&deg; uniaxial or... http://www.carboceramics.com/agi/oem-misc/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:35 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/data-sheets/ Data Sheets These documents provide detailed technical information about AGI products and services. 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Learn to optimize the powerful capabilies of Fracpro and StimPT&trade;. 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/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:53:58 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/single-click-resources-agi Single Click Resources - AGI <h2> Single Click Resources</h2> <div> <a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/83/2010 AGI catalog.pdf" target="_blank">AGI Product Catalog&nbsp;</a></div> <div> <u><a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/70/Services Brochure_3.pdf" target="_blank">Services Brochure</a></u></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Articles&nbsp;and Papers</strong></div> <div> <a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/241/BDandE_Smart Cable.pdf" target="_blank">Bridge Design &amp; Engineering: Smart&nbsp;cable technology</a><a href="http://www.bridgeweb.com/Issue/Default.aspx?id=69" target="_blank"><br> </a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/240/CE News_Developments in Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring.PDF" target="_blank">CE News: Developments in geotechnical &amp; structural monitoring</a><br> <a href="http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/volcanowatch/2002/02_05_30.html" target="_blank">Monitoring volcanic activity with electronic tiltmeters</a></div> <div> <a href="http://www.springerlink.com/content/8t83r2n482751212/" target="_blank">High-precision tilt observation at Mt. Etna volcano, Italy</a></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong>Videos</strong></div> <div> <div> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h0Tbb0nMNo" target="_blank">Tiltmeters Inside Confederation Bridge</a></div> <div> <div> <a href="http://construction.com/video/?fr_story=23438fede1c7e823ac0db7364a23da209e3aba7f&amp;rf=bm" target="_blank">New Orleans Levee Project</a></div> </div> </div> http://www.carboceramics.com/single-click-resources-agi Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:31:40 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/case-histories/ Case Histories Geotechnical GPS Monitoring at the KezIl Dam Geotechnical Applications of Tiltmeters El Ni&ntilde;o Landslides of 1998 Green Valley Road Landslides Rolling Rocks for the CDOT Rock Movement Monitoring with Fiber Optics Dam Monitoring with 3D Tracker GPS Monitoring McKay's Point Case Study Lockport Lock Project, Illinois Waterway Monitoring Dam Performance Using Tiltmeters Structural Health Monitoring Stay Cable Monitoring with Fiber Optics Monitoring for the Kentucky Lock Addition Project Automated Tiltmeter Monitoring of Bridge Response to Compaction Grouting Load Testing on Parrotts Ferry Bridge Fiber Optic Sensing Solutions for the FAA Integrated Monitoring Solutions for the FAA Huey P. Long Bridge Truss Lift Monitoring Central Artery Tunnel Project North Dorchester Bay CSO Project Mining Fiber Optic Monitoring for Mining Applications Monitoring Surface... http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/case-histories/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:27:25 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/gps/ GPS and 3D Tracker 3D Tracker&trade; software uses global positioning system (GPS) technology to accurately compute 3-dimensional positions in real-time. It was specifically designed for monitoring the movement of fixed structures such as bridges, dams, oil platforms and large buildings, but also can be deployed on natural features including volcanoes, landslides and subsiding ground. 3D Tracker is the first software product to simultaneously compute positions to millimeter accuracy in real time for dozens of GPS receivers. The software implements a custom-tuned Kalman filter with triple differencing and then sends results to a graphical user-interface that provides up-to-the-second information about each site being monitored. The 3D Tracker graphical screens are user-configurable and clearly display information such as the current 3D displacement vector, the current rate of change and the displacement history for each site. Alarms and notifications can be... http://www.carboceramics.com/gps/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:43 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/en/cms/279/ What's New <h2 align="center"> &nbsp;What's New&nbsp;</h2> <div> <b style="color: rgb(255,102,0)">EVENTS:<br> </b></div> <div> <a href="http://www.smenet.org/public/Core/Events/eventdetails.aspx?iKey=AME2012&amp;TemplateType=A" target="_blank">SME Annual Meeting</a></div> <div> February 19-22, 2012</div> <div> Seattle, WA</div> <div> Visit AGI in Booth #2715</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <a href="http://www.coloradomining.org/nu_conferences.php" target="_blank">114th National Western Mining Conference</a></div> <div> March 19-24, 2012</div> <div> Denver, CO</div> <div> Visit AGI in Booth #35</div> <div> <b style="color: rgb(255,102,0)"><br> AGI NEWSLETTER:</b><br> <a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/249/AGI_Newsletter_Winter_2012.pdf">Winter 2012</a></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <span style="color: #ff6600"><strong>CASE STUDY:</strong> &nbsp;</span></div> <div> <a href="http://www.carboceramics.com/attachments/files/238/Stay Cable Monitoring with Fiber Optics_Case Study.pdf" target="_blank">Stay Cable Monitoring with Fiber Optics</a></div> <div> <div> <font color="#ff6600"><b><br> </b></font></div> </div> http://www.carboceramics.com/en/cms/279/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:23:09 GMT Content Managers http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/ Applied Geomechanics <h1> Applied Geomechanics</h1> <p> <span>Applied Geomechanics is a leading supplier of monitoring systems and services for bridges, buildings, tunnels, dams, slopes, embankments, volcanoes, landslides, mines and construction projects around the world.&nbsp;We serve a wide spectrum of clients including highway authorities, major civil engineering consultants and contractors, mines (both surface and underground), railways, auto racing teams, NASA, surveyors, experimental physicists, radio astronomers, JPL and naval architects.</span></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong style="color: rgb(255,102,0)">FEATURED PROJECT:</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255,102,0)">&nbsp;</span>AGI was awarded a contract by Fugro Atlantic to monitor Stage 2A construction operations, ground improvement processes, and long-term performance at the South and Division Cross Dikes of the Craney Island Eastward Expansion project in Portsmouth, Virginia.</p> http://www.carboceramics.com/appliedgeomechanics/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:22:06 GMT Survey http://www.carboceramics.com/en/sur/?1 Lorem ipsum survey 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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