Methods for Fluid Monitoring in a Subterranean Formation Using One or More Integrated Computational Elements

Abstract

Methods for fluid monitoring within a subterranean formation can comprise: introducing a first fluid into a subterranean formation; and monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation.

1 . A method comprising:
 introducing a first fluid into a subterranean formation; and   monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the subterranean formation is penetrated by a wellbore, and the one or more integrated computational elements are located within the wellbore. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein a plurality of integrated computational elements are sited at multiple locations within the wellbore. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein monitoring a disposition of the first fluid comprises determining a progression of the first fluid within the wellbore using the plurality of integrated computational elements. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 after or while monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation, analyzing for a constituent or a characteristic of the first fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation comprises detecting a constituent or a characteristic of the first fluid, a reaction product formed from a constituent of the first fluid, a substance formed in the absence of the first fluid, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first fluid comprises at least one treatment fluid selected from the group consisting of an acidizing fluid, a fracturing fluid, a diverting fluid, a scale inhibitor fluid, a corrosion inhibitor fluid, a friction reducing fluid, an injection fluid, and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 after monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation, introducing a second fluid to the subterranean formation, the second fluid being the same as or different than the first fluid.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 before introducing the first fluid to the subterranean formation, performing a diverting operation in the subterranean formation.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation comprises monitoring a placement of the first fluid within a subterranean zone. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein monitoring a disposition of the first fluid within the subterranean formation takes place in real-time or near real-time. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 altering the first fluid after monitoring its disposition within the subterranean formation.   
     
     
         13 . A method comprising:
 providing an injection wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation, the injection wellbore being in fluid communication with one or more neighboring wellbores;   introducing an injection fluid to the injection wellbore; and   monitoring a progression of the injection fluid within the injection wellbore or in the one or more neighboring wellbores using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the injection wellbore or the one or more neighboring wellbores.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein introducing an injection fluid to the injection wellbore pressurizes the injection wellbore and stimulates the one or more neighboring wellbores. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the injection fluid comprises an aqueous fluid. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the injection fluid comprises a spectroscopically active substance within a fluid phase. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein monitoring a progression of the injection fluid comprises detecting the spectroscopically active substance within the injection wellbore or in the one or more neighboring wellbores. 
     
     
         18 . A method comprising:
 providing a diverting fluid comprising a diverting agent;   introducing the diverting fluid into a subterranean formation comprising one or more subterranean zones;   after or while introducing the diverting fluid, introducing a treatment fluid to the subterranean formation; and   monitoring a disposition of the treatment fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein monitoring a disposition of the treatment fluid within the subterranean formation comprises monitoring a placement of the treatment fluid within a subterranean zone. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 monitoring a disposition of the diverting fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements in optical communication with the subterranean formation.   
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 18  wherein the treatment fluid comprises at least one treatment fluid selected from the group consisting of an acidizing fluid, a fracturing fluid, a scale inhibitor fluid, a corrosion inhibitor fluid, a friction reducing fluid, an injection fluid, and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 after or while monitoring the disposition of the treatment fluid within the subterranean formation, detecting a constituent or a characteristic of the treatment fluid within the subterranean formation using one or more integrated computational elements.   
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein at least one integrated computational element is sited substantially adjacent to each subterranean zone. 
     
     
         24 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 altering the treatment fluid after monitoring its disposition within the subterranean formation.