Abstract Foam-based fracturing fluid application in unconventional reservoirs has recently attracted prodigious attention, due to their high apparent viscosity and ultra-low water contents, which enhanced their potential applications as proppants carrier fluids in water sensitive formations. A comprehensive review of existing literature on the applications and recent advancement of foam fracturing fluid is conducted in this study. Results of experimental studies, simulations predictions and field applications were extensively discussed. Challenges and knowledge gaps were identified and directions for future studies were suggested. The review literature suggested that stable foam fracturing fluids can increase the productivity of the fractured wells.

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泡沫压裂液在非常规油藏应用研究进展综述

摘要 泡沫基压裂液在非常规油藏中的应用由于其高表观粘度和超低含水量而备受关注，这增强了其作为支撑剂载液在水敏地层中的潜在应用。本研究对有关泡沫压裂液的应用和最新进展的现有文献进行了全面回顾。广泛讨论了实验研究、模拟预测和现场应用的结果。确定了挑战和知识差距，并提出了未来研究的方向。综述文献表明，稳定的泡沫压裂液可以提高压裂井的产能。