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Mini-Frac Testing

Small-volume injection programs that produce closure pressure, ISIP, and fracture gradient data your completions team can put into the design sheet.

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The problem

Full stimulations are expensive teachers. When stage design, cluster spacing, or landing zone choices hinge on stress, you need a controlled mini-frac — not a guess from a sonic log alone, and not a tank-rental SERP result.

How we approach it

We plan isolation, injection rates, and shut-in windows so the pressure curve is interpretable. Open-hole or cased-hole geometry drives packer and perforation choices. Analysis focuses on closure, ISIP, and whether the event stayed in zone — language operators use in morning meetings.

Typical deliverables

  • Pre-job test plan with interval, fluids, and success criteria
  • Field pressure / rate record with QC notes
  • Closure, ISIP, and fracture gradient interpretation
  • Operator summary suitable for completions handoff

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Next step

Call {{CALLRAIL_NUMBER}} or use the form — include basin, well type (open-hole or cased), and the decision the data must support.

Questions operators ask

Is mini-frac the same as minifrac?

Yes — spelling varies. We use mini-frac in titles and copy so searchers and engineers land on the same program.

Open-hole or cased-hole?

Both. See dedicated pages for open-hole mini-frac and cased-hole mini-frac when geometry drives the isolation plan.

How does this relate to a diagnostic fracture injection test?

A diagnostic fracture injection test is the full engineering phrase for the diagnostic injection and analysis workflow. Mini-frac often names the field injection itself. We support both conversations.

What basins?

Western Canada is the primary theatre from our Calgary base. Tell us the formation and well type in the form.

Ready to scope this program?

Calgary-based coordination for Western Canada field windows.

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