Nov 25, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore what a zipper frac is, how it works, and how to do it well. We’ll also answer a few common questions about zipper fracs, based on what we’ve …

Sep 30, 2014 · Instead of drilling and hydraulically fracturing one well at a time, the zipper method involves drilling multiple wells from a pad site and then hydraulically fracturing a stage in one …

May 21, 2025 · One way is to use one set of pumps and one high pressure manifold, but alternate the injection between two wells—this was called a Zipper frac. Another option was to use two …

Aug 1, 2016 · This paper will provide examples of a strategy and understanding of zipper fracturing developed in the Eagle Ford Shale over a 3 year period. The findings are based on …

With simul-frac operations, you are pumping down two wells, while perforating the other two, allowing you to complete more lateral footage in the same amount of time compared to current …

Jun 11, 2025 · Zipper frac is a hydraulic fracturing technique that involves simultaneously fracturing multiple wells in a zipper-like pattern. This technique was first introduced in the early …

Cameron frac trees and zipper manifolds integrate reliability with digitalization and automation for maximum frac capacity, uptime, and safety performance.

Feb 11, 2022 · Three zipper fracturing scenarios are presented and analyzed to investigate the influence of the stage time lag of a two-horizontal-well zipper fracturing on fracture growth.

Over the past few years, zipper fracturing (frac), has become an important industry term associated with hydraulic fracturing as it improves well performance and reduces the rig time.

Oct 1, 2024 · Taking the deep shale gas reservoir in southern Sichuan as an example, the propagation and interference laws of fracturing fractures under the influence of natural fracture …