Journal of Southwest Petroleum University(Science & Technology Edition) ›› 2026, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (1): 33-40.DOI: 10.11885/j.issn.1674-5086.2025.09.15.07

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Research on Large-scale Offshore Fracturing Technology Based on Fracturing Vessels

WANG Xuxing1,2, LI Wanwan1,2, GUO Bumin1,2, QU Ximo1,2, WANG Xin'gen1,2, XING Yunlong1,2   

  1. 1. China Oilfield Service Limited, Binhai New Area, Tianjin 300459, China;
    2. Tianjin Key Laboratory of Offshore Difficult-to-Recover Reserve Exploitation and Low/Negative Carbon, Binhai New Area, Tianjin 300459, China
  • Received:2025-09-15 Published:2026-03-09

Abstract: The development of low-permeability reservoirs offshore faces significant challenges such as high costs, high risks, and high requirements. Large-scale fracturing technology based on fracturing vessels enables continuous and efficient reservoir stimulation, representing a key pathway for the economical and effective exploitation of offshore low-permeability oil and gas resources. Taking the "Haiyang Shiyou 696" fracturing vessel as an example, which enables continuous stimulation at a rate of 12 m$^{3}$/min and can increase fracture half-length by 1.5 times compared to conventional offshore fracturing, the recovery factor increased by approximately 5.0 percentage points. Through a comparative analysis of hydraulic jet fracturing, pumping bridge plug-perforation combined fracturing, and cemented sliding sleeve fracturing: it is concluded that the cemented sliding sleeve fracturing, with a non-operating time accounting for only 10%~15%, offers superior operational continuity and is best suited for the high-efficiency mode of fracturing vessels. Furthermore, key supporting technologies have been developed, including a seawater-based integrated variable-viscosity fracturing fluid system, continuous proppant supply, casing tie-back and downhole safety control. A multi-method fracture monitoring approach is also recommended to enhance post-fracturing evaluation accuracy. The research findings provide systematic technical support for the large-scale development of China$'$s offshore low-permeability oil and gas resources and the achievement of the "fewer wells and higher production" objective.

Key words: offshore, fracturing vessels, horizontal well, variable viscosity fracturing fluid, staged fracturing

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