John M. Dees - Richardson TX Patrick J. Handren - Midland TX Terence B. Jupp - Midland TX
Assignee:
Oryx Energy Company - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4326 E21B 43116 E21B 43267
US Classification:
166308
Abstract:
A method if disclosed for decreasing the flow resistance of a subterranean formation surrounding a well. A high fluid pressure is suddenly applied to the formation and fluid is pumped into the high pressure fractures. The fluid may contain proppant particles.