A Comprehensive Review of Multifunctional Proppants
Guang Wang1,2,3, Qinyue Ma2, Longqiang Ren2,3
1Unconventional Petroleum Research Institute, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, No.18, Fuxue Road, Changping District, Beijing 102249, China.
ACS Omega
|November 11, 2024
Summary
Multifunctional proppants enhance oil and gas recovery in hydraulic fracturing. This review covers advancements in surface-modified, self-suspending, and slow-release proppants for improved well performance.
Area of Science:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Hydraulic fracturing is vital for unconventional oil and gas production.
- Proppants are critical components influencing fracturing effectiveness and well productivity.
- Existing proppants face challenges like water/sand production and scaling.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review research progress on multifunctional proppants.
- To analyze the application potential of advanced proppants in fracturing operations.
- To forecast future development trends in proppant technology for hydraulic fracturing.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on multifunctional proppant development.
- Analysis of various proppant types: surface-modified, self-suspending, and slow-release.
- Evaluation of proppant performance in addressing reservoir issues.
Main Results:
- Development of diverse multifunctional proppants to mitigate operational challenges.
- Demonstrated potential of advanced proppants in enhancing oil and gas recovery rates.
- Identification of key areas for future proppant innovation.
Conclusions:
- Multifunctional proppants offer significant improvements over conventional types.
- Continued research and development are crucial for optimizing proppant performance.
- This review provides a foundation for advancing proppant technology in hydraulic fracturing.
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