Many techniques have been utilized to optimize horizontal well treatment coverage in unconventional plays; however, many of these techniques leave behind unstimulated pay. Intra-stage diversion has proven to be a viable completion strategy for horizontal and vertical targets. The technique allows an operator to extend current stage spacing as well as improve completion efficiency, saving …

Many techniques have been utilized to optimize horizontal well treatment coverage in unconventional plays; however, many of these techniques leave behind unstimulated pay. Intra-stage diversion has proven to be a viable completion strategy for horizontal and vertical targets. The technique allows an operator to extend current stage spacing as well as improve completion efficiency, saving …