This set of Petroleum Production Operations Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Introduction to Hydraulic Fracturing”.
1. When did the Hydraulic fracturing job was invented?
a) 1961
b) 1953
c) 1947
d) 1997
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Explanation: The Hydraulic fracturing job was invented in the year 1947. Then after this technology is used significantly. The frac job sometimes takes up to 100% cost of the entire drilling costs for that well.
2. The objective of hydraulic fracturing is to increase the well productivity.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The statement is true. The objective of hydraulic fracturing is to increase the well productivity. In horizontal wells, the vertical fractures are created and proppants are placed there to remain the frac opened.
3. Which company first did the hydraulic fracturing job?
a) Cairn oil and gas
b) Exxon Mobil
c) Ongc
d) Pan American Petroleum Corporation
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Explanation: Pan American Petroleum Corporation was the first company firstly pumped the hydraulic fracturing treatment in an oil and gas well. The name of the field at which first this frac job was done was in the Hugoton field.
4. Hydraulic fracturing is an oil and gas technique used in a tight geologic formation.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The statement is true. Hydraulic fracturing is an oil and gas technique used in a tight geologic formation. In horizontal wells, the vertical fractures are created and proppants are placed there to remain the frac opened.
5. Which of the following is not correct regarding hydraulic fracturing?
a) Increase the flow rate of hydrocarbons from low-permeability reservoirs
b) Impairs gravel-packing sand placement
c) Increase the flow rate of hydrocarbons from wells that have been damaged
d) Minimize sand production
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Explanation: The incorrect statement among the mentioned statements about hydraulic fracturing is Impairs gravel-packing sand placement. Hydraulic fracturing job enhances the gravel-packing sand placement.
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