Well Testing and Fracture Network Modeling

This presentation addresses the relationship between fracture network modeling and well test interpretation. Well test provide information on the geometry and properties of fracture networks. Network models can reproduce behaviors similar to conventional well test models, but with different geometries that can have significant impacts on reservoir behavior. Well test interpretations are non-unique, but nonetheless constrained by geometric elements. Further constraints on the well test interpretation must come from geologic and geophysical information, hence well test analysis should be integrated with other disciplines.