A Comparative Analysis of Production Forecast for Vertical Gas Wells: Fractured vs. Non-Fractured

Abstract

This study delves into the forecasting of gas production from vertical wells, specifically comparing the outcomes between non-fractured and fractured vertical gas wells. Focusing on dry gas extraction from natural gas formations post-transient flow, the analysis adopts assumptions of Darcy flow and zero skin factor. With a constant tubing head pressure as a parameter, the research scrutinizes the production forecasts of both fractured and non-fractured wells, shedding light on the implications of fracture stimulation on gas extraction efficiency and productivity.

Keywords

• Vertical gas wells
• Production forecast
• Fractured wells
• Darcy flow
• Tubing head pressure

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