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1) Knowledge of formation fracture gradients is important for drilling, as it determines the maximum safe mud weight. 2) A formation can fracture if fluid pressure exceeds the least principal stress. Least principal stress direction varies based on fault type in the area. 3) Leak off tests are used to determine formation fracture pressure by incrementally increasing pressure until fluid leaks into the formation. This indicates the breakdown pressure.
- Author
- Prasanti Plaban Dash
- Language
- EN