Optimization of Fracturing Sweet Spot in Deep Carbonate Reservoirs by Combining TOPSIS and AHP Algorithm
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The deep carbonate reservoirs in the Yingzhong Block of the Qaidam Basin exhibit strong vertical heterogeneity and complex natural fracture development. Conventional fracability evaluation methods struggle to accurately characterize formation features, thereby affecting the stimulation effectiveness. To enhance the evaluation accuracy of fracturing sweet spot intervals, automatic mineral scanning equipment is employed to obtain formation micro-physical property parameters at continuous depths. Considering the temperature-pressure coupling effect under deep conditions, a rock mechanics computational model based on mineral composition was established to derive macroscopic mechanical parameters such as brittleness index and in situ stress. Based on a combined algorithm of the improved Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), a fracturing sweet spot prediction model integrating micro- and macro-multi-factors is established, and sweet spot index levels are classified. The research results indicate that the rock mechanics computational model demonstrates high accuracy, the calculated macroscopic parameters are reliable, and the fracturing sweet spot index model can fracability and meticulously evaluate the characteristics of deep carbonate formations. The fracturing sweet spots can be classified into three levels: Level I with an index higher than 0.50, Level II with an index between 0.35 and 0.50, and Level III with an index lower than 0.35. After using this method for layer selection, the fracture pressure decreases by 11.6%, and the sand addition success rate increases by 24%. Applying this method to guide the optimization of fracturing intervals demonstrates good on-site practical value, providing an important reference for identifying fracturing sweet spots in deep carbonate reservoirs.
Source: Processes
DOI: 10.3390/pr13092777
Authors: Yong Liu, Guiqi Xie, Honglin Zheng, Xinfang Ma, Guangcong Ren, Xinyuan Feng, Wenkai Zhao, He Ma, Fengyu Lei
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4413816637