Gamma-Ray-Anchored 1D Mechanical Earth Modeling in Sparsely Logged Horizontal Wells: Application to Hydraulic-Fracture Design
Reliable geomechanical modeling for hydraulic-fracture design in horizontal laterals is constrained by limited data availability. The full petrophysical log suites necessary for accurate modeling increase rig time by 2–4 days and are often impractical to obtain in highly deviated wells. As a result, gamma ray (GR) me...