Question: Casing was set on well through shale formation at 7 , 2 0 0 f t . It was estimated that formation pressure was equivalent

Casing was set on well through shale formation at 7,200ft. It was estimated that formation pressure
was equivalent to 11.5lbgal mud. What is the fracture gradient immediately below the casing seat
in psi/ft and ppg and what is the fracture pressure using Eaton Eqn.? Also, use the chart to answer
the question, compare both answers and comment.
Casing was set on well through shale formation at

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