This paper presents the results of reliability evaluation for passive surface microseismic hydraulic fracture monitoring in injection wells of Tatneft. The authors describe key features of microseismic surface hydraulic fracture monitoring technology, developed by Gradient CJSC. Hydraulic fracture monitoring procedure is evaluated involving pre- and post-fracturing well testing (transient tests) and tracer logging.
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