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Larry K. Britt
NSI Technologies, Inc.
Abstract
Application of Low Viscosity Fluids To Hydraulic Fracturing
The use of low viscosity fluids for hydraulic fracturing has a history as long as hydraulic fracturing itself.
In the last fifty years, as more viscous fluids gained in popularity the application of low viscosity fracturing fluids
declined. Today, however, the application of low viscosity fracturing fluids, such as, treated water in hydraulic frac-
turing is seeing resurgence in the industry. This presentation will focus on Why this resurgence is occurring? Why
use water as a fracturing fluid and why now?
In addition to answering these questions, the presentation will address the inherent risks of low viscosity fracturing
fluids and identify guidelines for their successful application by outlining risk mitigating tests and treatment de-
signs. These guidelines were developed through extensive theoretical and numerical research and tested via numer-
ous field applications throughout the world.
Finally, this presentation will site additional uses and benefits of thin fluids for both completion and reservoir en-
gineering purposes. Such additional uses can play a significant role in the optimization, design, and field execution
of a fracturing treatment to ensure maximum productivity and that the economic value of the resource is being
maximized.
Bio
Larry K. Britt, NSI Technologies, Inc., Tulsa, OK. Since joining NSI in early 1999, Larry has specialized in the
development and application of solutions to hydraulic fracturing problems throughout the world and manages NSI’s
Rock Mechanics Laboratory at Tulsa University. Britt’s experience includes the optimization, design, and execu-
tion of fracture stimulations and integrated field studies in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Norway, Argentina,
Trinidad, and the North Sea. Prior to joining NSI he worked for Amoco Production Company for nearly twenty
years. During the last seven years with Amoco, he was fracturing team leader at Amoco’s Technology Center in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he was charged with managing the development and application of fracturing technology
for Amoco’s worldwide operations. Larry has served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer, as a JPT editor, and on
numerous SPE Forum Committees on Gas Reservoir Engineering and Hydraulic Fracturing. In addition, Larry has
authored over twenty-five technical papers for the SPE on reservoir management, pressure transient analysis, and
hydraulic fracturing. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla.
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OKC SPE Section Nominations for 2007-2008
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Lucas Molina BJ Services molinal@bjservices.com 917-3900
Vice Chair Program Elizabeth Larson Devon Energy elizabeth.larson@dvn.com 552-8121
Secretary Scott McKee Smith Technologies wmckee@smith.com 204-3334
Treasurer Stephen DuBois Chesapeake sdubois@chkenergy.com 767-4736
Vice Chair Education Thomas Becker Chaparral tom.becker@chaparralenergy.com 426-4392
Vice Chair Membership Gary Folmnsbee Key Energy gfolmnsbee@keyenergy.com 826-5015
DIRECTORS
Director 2006-2008 Robert Rother Devon robert.rother@dvn.com 228-8821
Director 2006-2008 Bob Hubbard Univ. of Oklahoma roberth@ou.edu 325-6819
Director 2006-2008 Archie Taylor Continental Resources archietaylor@contres.com 580-548-5235
Director 2007-2009 John Henry Johnson Baker Atlas john.henry.johnson@bakeratlas.com 917-6801
Director 2007-2009 Brantley Frank Questar E & P brantley.frank@questar.com 840-2761
Director 2007-2009 Pat Joyce Schlumberger joyce@oklahoma-city.oilfield.slb.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Special Events Phil Owens DSII powensdsii@cox.net 721-8133
2009 POS Chairperson Alan Stacy Keith F. Walker astacy@kfw.gs 701-0676
Awards Curtis Phillips Consultant curtis-phillips@sbcglobal.net 749-1414
Scholarship Mike Clark Cudd Pumping Service mclark@cudd.com 842-2800
Membership data base Gary Folmnsbee Key Energy gfolmnsbee@keyenergy.com 826-5015
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Production Jim Heinze Devon Energy jim.heinze@dvn.com 228-4492
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Director Mid-Con N. America Region Dr. Roy Knapp Univ. of Oklahoma knapp@ou.edu 325-6829
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