Foam Based Fracturing Fluid Characterization for an Optimized Application in HPHT Reservoir Conditions

Water-based fracturing fluids are among the most common fluid types used in hydraulic operations. However, these tend to cause damage water-sensitive formations. Foam comprises a small amount of base fluid, and compressible gas such as carbon dioxide nitrogen has emerged more ecologically friendly option fracture is an attractive since it low density high viscosity. The applicability foamed frac characterized by foam stability rheology, encompassing viscosity proppant carrying ability. quality, pressure temperature affect rheology. Generally, increase with but decrease when increases. Hence, essential preserve (HPHT) reservoir conditions. addition nanoparticles could thermal foam. This article provides basis foam-based characterization for optimal application HPHT Then, focusing on improving stability, reviews research progress use stabilizing agent. paper also sheds light literature gaps that should be addressed future research.