Tim Marvel, Jose Padilla AADE National Tech Conference and Exhibition | AADE-25-NTCE-033 | April 2025 ABSTRACT Since the introduction of the continuous pumping concept in 2020, automation and operational capabilities have steadily improved with refined algorithmic control cycles and minimized inefficiencies. These advances have enabled uninterrupted 24/7 hydraulic fracturing operations, establishing a new standard in […]
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Tim Marvel, Austin Johnson, Phillip Douget, Michael Mast, John Dyer, Jordan Kuehn, Brian Wiesner By identifying the numerous barriers obstructing 24/7 reservoir fracturing, a newly developed system utilizes advanced processes and technologies. The system has led to gains in operational efficiency, consistency and safety, enabling operators to fracture a reservoir more hours/day compared to standard […]
Tim Marvel, Austin Johnson, Phillip Douget, Michael Mast, John Dyer, Jordan Kuehn, Brian Wiesner SPE Oklahoma City Oil and Gas Symposium | SPE-213101-MS | April 2023 ABSTRACT Primary barriers to fracturing the reservoir 24/7 have been identified as 1) the time between stages (this includes transition time and pressure tests), 2) downtime associated with gate […]