Hydraulic Fracturing Fundamentals and Principles
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Hydraulic fracturing works by creating and holding open a conductive path through rock that will not flow on its own, and everything in the design — fluid, proppant, rate, pressure — follows from the geomechanics of the formation and what the reservoir needs. This workshop builds those fundamentals from the ground up: the geomechanical parameters that control fracture behaviour, the standard job procedure from pre-job through flowback, how in-situ stress sets fracture orientation and propagation, fracture geometry models and conductivity, fracturing fluids and additives, proppant selection under closure stress, the full design workflow, and acid fracturing as an alternative for carbonates. It applies to conventional, tight and unconventional reservoirs in both sandstone and carbonate formations, with field case studies used throughout.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Define the geomechanical parameters that control fracture initiation, propagation and containment
State the reservoir and well conditions that justify a hydraulic fracture treatment
Follow the standard fracturing job procedure from pre-job preparation through execution and flowback
Predict fracture orientation and propagation direction from the in-situ stress regime
Apply 2D and 3D fracture geometry models and understand the assumptions behind each
Calculate fracture conductivity and dimensionless conductivity, and explain their effect on well productivity
Select fracturing fluid systems and additives suited to formation temperature, permeability and fluid sensitivity
Specify proppant type, size and concentration based on closure stress and required conductivity
Work through a complete hydraulic fracturing design workflow from reservoir input to treatment schedule
Explain the acid fracturing concept and identify where it is preferred over propped fracturing in carbonates
About the Presenter
Peyman Daneshfar is an accomplished Well Stimulation Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He specializes in a wide range of well stimulation techniques, including acidizing (Matrix/Fracturing), scale removal, and nitrogen lifting, applied across both offshore and onshore operations. His work spans various geological settings and production environments, delivering optimized solutions for reservoir productivity enhancement.
He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering, with a research emphasis on asphaltene deposition during production and CO₂ injection, demonstrating a strong foundation in flow assurance and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies.
As a seasoned technical instructor, he has led numerous international training courses and workshops on well stimulation, acidizing and hydraulic fracturing helping professionals and engineers around the world improve their technical skills and operational decision-making. His training approach combines scientific fundamentals with hands-on simulation, case studies, and field-proven methodologies.
He is proficient in leading industry software, such as StimPro™ , GOHFER, WellBook and FracPro™, and holds a comprehensive set of certifications, including IWCF well control, HUET, firefighting, sea survival, and other HSE standards, reflecting a strong commitment to operational safety and technical excellence.
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