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Technical Papers

Welcome to MicroSeismic’s technical paper archive. This collection of articles have been authored by MicroSeismic employees and are available free of charge.

MicroSeismic has published over 30 SPE technical papers. Those papers are available to download at OnePetro.org.

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YearPublicationAuthorsTitle (hover for more info)
2022AAPG ICEJonathan McKenna, PhD, Orlando Teran, Ruth EhlichCompletion and Wellbore Geomechanics in High Stress Settings
2018URTeCJill Thompson*, Nick Franciose*, Marc Schutt*, Kate Hartig*, Jon McKenna**;

*QEP Resources, Inc. **MicroSeismic, Inc.
Tank Development in the Midland Basin, Texas: a case study of super-charging a reservoir to optimize production and increase
horizontal well densities
2017URTeCJonathan P. McKenna*, Michael S. Blaz, Michael H. Grealy, and Orlando J. Teran, MicroSeismic, Inc. Using Fracture Stress Shadows to Drive Stage Spacing
2017URTeCOrlando J. Teran, MicroSeismic Inc.Mapping Unconventional Reservoir Stress Conditions: An Integrated Workflow Using Geological, Stimulation and Microseismic Data
2016SEGSudhendu Kashikar, Microseismic Inc.; Hasan Shojaei, Microseismic, Inc; Peter Duncan, Microseismic, Inc.Seeking Real Value: Quantitative Estimation of Permeability Enhancement, Production Volumes and Drainage Area from Microseismic Data
2016SEGJonathan P. McKenna*, Michael H. Grealy, Michael S. Blaz, and Nathan M. Toohey, MicroSeismic, Inc.Using Depletion-Zone Microseismicity to Understand Producing Volumes
2016SEGAleksandar Jeremic‰öÑ, Michael Thornton, Peter Duncan, MicroSeismic Inc.Ambient Passive Seismic Imaging with Noise Analysis
2016URTeCHasan Shojaei*, MicroSeismic, Inc.; Casey Lipp, Peregrine PetroleumOptimizing Unconventional Field Development through an Integrated Reservoir Characterization and Simulation Approach
2016URTeCAsal Rahimi Zeynal, Sudhendu Kashikar, MicroSeismic Inc.Understanding and Quantifying Variable Drainage Volume for Unconventional Wells
2016URTeCAlireza Agharazi*, Sudhendu Kashikar, MicroSeismic Inc.A Geomechanical Study of Refracturing based on Microseismic Observations ‰ÛÒ Case Study of Haynesville and Eagle Ford Wells
2016URTeCJonathan P. McKenna*, Michael H. Grealy, Michael S. Blaz and Nathan M. Toohey, MicroSeismic, Inc.Using Depletion-Zone Microseismicity to Understand Producing Volumes
2016URTeCClaudio Virues, Jason Hendrick, Nexen Energy ULC; Sudhendu Kashikar, Microseimic Inc.Development of Limited Discrete Fracture Network using Surface Microseismic Event Detection Testing in Canadian Horn River Basin
2016URTeCAlireza Agharazi - MicroSeismic, Inc.Determining Maximum Horizontal Stress With Microseismic Focal Mechanisms ‰ÛÒ Case Studies in the Marcellus, Eagle Ford, Wolfcamp
2016AMRAAlireza Agharazi - MicroSeismic, Inc.Determination of Maximum Horizontal Field Stress from Microseismic Focal Mechanisms ‰ÛÒ A Deterministic Approach
2016Hydraulic Fracturing JournalAlireza Agharazi, Sudhendu Kashikar - MicroSeismic, Inc. What Microseismicity Tells Us About Re-fracturing ‰ÛÒ An Engineering Approach to Re-fracturing Design
2015SEG 2015Aleksandar Jeremic‰öÑ, Julia Kurpan, Michael Thornton, Peter Duncan, MicroSeismic IncPassive seismic multicomponent imaging using geometrical optics theory
2015White PaperPeter DuncanFull Wave Imaging of Downhole Microseismic; using all the data
2014URTeC 2014Jonathan P. McKenna* MicroSeismic, Inc. Where Did The Proppant Go?
2014SEG 2014Carl W. Neuhaus, Jon McKenna*, Asal Rahimi Zeynal, Cherie Telker, Mary Ellison, MicroSeismic, Inc. Completions and reservoir engineering applications of microseismic data
2013SEGFrantišek Staněk, Leo EisnerNew model explaining inverted source mechanisms of microseismic events induced by hydraulic fracturing
2013SEGPaige B. Snelling, Michael de Groot, Kybum HwangCharacterizing Hydraulic Fracture Behaviour in the Horn River Basin with Microseismic Data
2013SEGJane Ling, Williams BarkerMicroseismic Case Study: Investigating the Natural Fractures and Faults of the Muskwa & Evie Shale Play in Northeastern British Columbia
2013AAPGJohn P. Detring and Sherilyn Williams-StroudUsing Microseismicity to Understand Subsurface Fracture Systems and Increase the Effectiveness of Completions: Eagle Ford Shale, TX
2013Amy Fox, Paige Snelling, Jon McKenna, Chris Neale, Carl Neuhaus, Jennifer MiskimminsGeomechanical Principles for Unconventional Reservoirs
2012ARMADr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, William B. Barker, Kevin SmithInduced Hydraulic Fractures or Reactivated Natural Fractures? Modeling the Response of Natural Fracture Networks to Stimulation Treatments
2011First BreakScott WesselsIdentifying Faults and Fractures Using Source Mechanism Inversion, b Values, and Energy Release Rates
2011GeophysicsDavid Gei, Leo Eisner and Peter SuhadolcFeasibility of Estimation of Vertical Tranverse Isotropy from Microseismic Data Recorded by Surface Monitoring Arrays
2011First BreakScott Wessels, Alejandro De La Pe̱a, Michael Kratz, Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud and Terry Jbeili Identifying Faults and Fractures in Unconventional Reservoirs
2011EAGEYang Zhang, Leo Eisner, William B. Barker, Michael C. Mueller, Kevin SmithConsistent Imaging of Hydraulic Fracture Treatments from Permanent Arrays Using a Calibrated Velocity Model
2011EAGELeo Eisner, Christian Stotter, Michael C. Mueller, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, Erwin HerndlerDesign of Passive Seismic Monitoring for Underground Gas Storage in the Vienna Basin, Austria
2011EAGEAlejandro De La Pe̱a, Scott WesselsBarnett Mechanisms
2011SEGLeo Eisner, Dr. Michael P. Thornton and Jessica GriffinChallenges for Microseismic Monitoring
2011SEGScott Wessels, Michael Kratz, Alejandro De La Pe̱aIdentifying Fault Activation During Hydraulic Stimulation in the Barnett Shale: Source Mechanisms, b Values, and Energy Release Analysis of Microseismicity
2011ARMADr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud and Leo EisnerStimulated Fractured Reservoir DFN Models Calibrated with Microseismic Source Mechanisms
2011The Leading EdgeLeo Eisner, Yang Zhang, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, Michael C. Mueller and Dr. Michael P. ThorntonEffective VTI Anisotropy for Consistent Monitoring of Microseismic Events
2011EAGELeo Eisner, Alejandro De La Pe̱a, Scott Wessels, William B. Barker and Werner M. HeiglWhy Surface Monitoring of Microseismic Events Works
2010EAGELeo Eisner, B.J. Hulsey, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, Dana Jurick, Heigl Werner and William KellerComparison of Surface and Borehole Locations of Induced Seismicity
2010SEGDr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Randal L BillingsleyTechniques to Estimate Fracture Effectiveness When Mapping Low-Magnitude Microseismicity
2010SEGJo Ellen Kilpatrick, Leo Eisner, Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Brian Cornette, Morris HallNatural Fracture Characterization from Microseismic Source Mechanisms: A Comparison with FMI Data
2010EAGELeo Eisner, Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Andrew Hill, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, Dr. Michael P. ThorntonBeyond the Dots in the Box - Microseismicity-Constrained Fracture Models for Reservoir Simulation
2010SEGB.J. Hulsey, Brian Cornette, David PrattSurface Microseismic Mapping Reveals Details of the Marcellus Shale
2010EAGEAlejandro De La Pe̱a, Leo Eisner, Dr. Michael P. Thornton and Dr. Sherilyn Williams-StroudDetection of Mechanical Failure During Hydraulic Fracturing Through Passive Seismic Microseismic Monitoring
2010EAGELeo Eisner, Alejandro De La Pe̱a, Scott Wessels, William B. Barker, Werner HeiglWhy Surface Monitoring of Microseismic Events Works
2010AAPGLeo Eisner, Vladimir Grechka and Dr. Sherilyn Williams-StroudFuture of Microseismic Analysis: Integration of Monitoring and Reservoir Simulation
2009AOGRJose Nevarez and Chris NealeNear Surface Permanent Arrays Displace Conventional Frac Monitoring and Open Door to Cost Effective Long Term Reservoir Development Monitoring
2009EAGEPetr Kolinsky, Leo Eisner, Vladimir Grechka, Dana Jurick, Dr. Peter M. DuncanObservation of Shear-Wave Splitting from Microseismicity Induced by Hydraulic Fracturing: A Non-VTI Story
2009CSEGDr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Leo EisnerGeological Microseismic Fracture Mapping - Methodologies for Improved Interpretations Based on Seismology and Geologic Context
2009CSEGJo Ellen Kilpatrick, Julia Kurpan, Leo Eisner, Morris HallSource Mechanisms for Slick-Water and Nitrogen Fracture Stimulation Treatments
2009SEGChuntao Liang, Dr. Michael P. Thornton and Dr. Peter M. DuncanEnhance Seismic Interferometry Signal Using an Adaptive FK Filter
2009SEGMorris Hall, Jo Ellen KilpatrickSurface Microseismic Monitoring of Slick-Water and Nitrogen Fracture Stimulations, Arkoma Basin, Oklahoma
2009SEGWilliam R. Keller, B. J. Hulsey and Dr. Peter M. DuncanCorrelation of Surface Microseismic Event Distribution to Water Production and Faults Mapped on 3D Seismic Data: a West Texas Case Study
2009SEGChuntao Liang, Dr. Michael P. Thornton, Peter Morton, B.J. Hulsey, Andrew Hill, and Phil RawlinsImproving Signal-to-Noise Ratio of Passive Seismic Data with an Adaptive FK Filter
2009SPEB.J. Hulsey, Leo Eisner, Dr. Michael P. Thornton, Dana JurickApplication of Relative Location Technique from Surface Arrays to Microseismicity Induced by Shale Fracturing
2009SEGMorris Hall and Jo Ellen KilpatrickSurface Microseismic Monitoring of Slick-Water and Nitrogen Fracture Stimulations, Arkoma Basin, Oklahoma
2009SEGWilliam R. Keller, B.J. Hulsey and Dr. Peter M. DuncanCorrelation of Surface Microseismic Event Distribution to Water Production and Faults Mapped on 3D Seismic Data: A West Texas Case Study
2008SEGLeo Eisner, David Abbott, William B. Barker, James D. Lekings and Dr. Michael P. ThorntonNoise Suppression for Detection and Location of Microseismic Events Using a Matched Filter
2008SPEDr. Sherilyn Williams-StroudUsing Microseismic Events to Constrain Fracture Network Models and Implications for Generating Fracture Flow Properties for Reservoir Simulation
2007SPEDavid Abbott, Chris Neal, James D. Lakings, Lynn Wilson, Jay C. Close, Evan RichardsonHydraulic Fracture Diagnostics in the Williams Fork Formation, Piceance Basin, Colorado, Using Surface Microseismic Monitoring Technology
2006EAGEI. Weir-Jones, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, S.A. Shore, and S.M.J. TaylorDesign Considerations for Cost Effective PMM Systems
2006SEGJames D. Lakings, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, Chris Neale, and Todd TheinerSurface Based Microseismic Monitoring of a Hydraulic Fracture Well Stimulation in the Barnett Shale
2006EAGEDr. Peter M. Duncan and James D. LakingsMicroseismic Monitoring with a Surface Array
2006SEGJames D. Lakings, Peter M. Duncan, Chris Neale, Todd TheinerSurface Based Microseismic Monitoring of a Hydraulic Fracture Well Stimulation in the Barnett Shale
2006EAGEDr. Peter M. Duncan and James D. LakingsFrontier Exploration Using Passive Seismic
2006EAGEI. Weir-Jones, Dr. Peter M. Duncan, S.A. Shore, and S.M.J. TaylorData Acquisition, Transfer and Processing for Multi Channel Permanent PMM Systems

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