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SPE Montney/Duvernay Symposium – Unlocking the Full Potential
28–30 October 2024 | Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel | Banff, Alberta, Canada

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1530
  1. 60 mins
1630
  1. 10 mins

    Welcome Remarks by Symposium Co-Chairs:

    Peter Liang, NuVista Energy & Lindsay Noble, Veren 

1640
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    80 mins

    Session Chairs: Mike Davies, Turing Analytics; Mary Hansen, McDaniel; Brad Makowecki, Crew Energy

    Description: The Montney/Duvernay are world class gas plays, yet their success has created a challenging pricing market. With a lack of reasonable egress, the two plays have not been able to help satiate the market’s continued growing demand for natural gas leading to reduced pricing, sometimes several dollars below NYMEX prices and oftentimes close to $0/mcf. Our panelists will be discussing the current North American market and ways we can "unlock the potential" to realize better pricing for NEBC and Alberta gas.”

    Keynote:

    Brian Hamm, President & CEO - McDaniel

    Panelists:

    Max Easley, Chief Operating Officer - PETRONAS Canada

    Curtis Fong, Manager, Upstream Development Division - Cutbank Dawson Gas Resources, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation

    Brian Hamm, President & Chief Executive Officer - McDaniel

    Morgan Kwan, Director, Energy Transition Research - Enverus 

     

1800
  1. 90 mins
0730
  1. 60 mins
0830
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Erik Munson, Shell; Brad Nicholson; Baytex Energy; Lindsay Noble, Veren; Kristian Wieclawek, ConocoPhillips

    In the Montney and Duvernay plays, water is essential for operations but also poses significant challenges. This session delves into all aspects of Water Management, covering sourcing, transportation, reuse, treatment, storage, and disposal. We will examine the challenges, innovations, and collaborative efforts within the industry aimed at developing an effective water strategy.

    Presentations:

    Friction Reducer Injection Trial for Water Transfer
    Khally Banh, PETRONAS Canada

    Taming the Disposal Kraken: Analytics to Optimize Disposal Operations and Field Planning
    Erik Munson, Shell

    The Water Re-Cycle: Responsible Water Management Through Innovative Operations of Existing Infrastructure
    Brogen Bogstie and Jacob Karas, Ovintiv

     

1000
  1. 30 mins
1030
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Chad Dallyn, Vermillion Energy; Jamie Guy, GLJ; Peter Liang, NuVista Energy

    Presentations: 

    Visual Analytics and ML Insights of Duvernay Play Drivers
    Ryan Campbell, GLJ

    Faults and Reservoir in the Montney: Leveraging AI and Predictive Technologies
    Mantu Sihota, Pulse Seismic

    Combining Physical Properties with Closeology in ML Models for Hard-To-Predict Areas
    Tyler Schlosser, McDaniel

1200
  1. Alhambra Ballroom
    75 mins
1315
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    105 mins

    Session Chairs: Khoi Duong; CMG; Michelle Johnston, ARC Resources; Francis Letendre, Veren

    Many new diagnostic tools have enabled a better understanding of the near and far-field interactions with the reservoir in the Duvernay and Montney formations. In this session, we will explore some case studies of diagnostic tools that have been leveraged by operators to better understand reservoir properties, frac interactions, and how to leverage this information to improve the development of their assets.

    Presentations:

    Hydraulic Fracturing Pressure Data Analysis Provides Intelligence to Improve Well Performance
    Mike Carlson, Kiwetinohk; Kirby Nicholson, Pressure Diagnostics

    Repeat DAS and DTS Logging for Production and Cluster Efficiency - Evaluation on a Gas Condensate Producer in the Montney Formation
    TBD, Silixia

    A Near-field and Far-field Comparison of Diagnostic Results
    Jaron van Dijken, Veren

    Industry Consortium Insights: Benchmarking Bottomhole Pressure Calculations in Tight Unconventionals
    Graham Helfrick, whitson

1500
  1. 30 mins
1530
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs: James Nasen, Tourmaline

    Topic 1: Current Technical Limitations with Lateral Length
    Facilitator: Mike Davies, Turing Analytics; Steve Lewis, Kiwetinohk

    Topic 2: Casing Deformation - Mitigation Strategies
    Facilitator: Chad Dallyn, Vermillion Energy; Peter Wagner, PETRONAS Canada

    Topic 3: Landing Zone Optimization
    Facilitator: Erik Munson, Shell; Kris Watson, Corva

1700
  1. Exhibit Floor
    90 mins
0730
  1. 60 mins
0830
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Beth Chmelyk, ARC Resources; Mike Dembicki, Canadian Natural Resources

    The ongoing development of the Montney and Duvernay  means we must continue to advance production operations to realize the full potential of these prolific reservoirs.  In this session we will explore techniques and technologies that are allowing operators to maximize well productivity and products yields to maximize value, truly unlocking the full potential.

    Presentations:

    Producing High Rate Gas Wells
    Erik KardashDylan Bowersock, ARC Resources

    Montney Case Study Comparing HP Gas Lift vs. LP Gas Lift, ESP and GAPL 
    Karl Kiegler, NuVista Energy

    Case Studies in Drawdown Management
    Brian Fong & Raj Kumar, Whitecap Resources

1000
  1. 30 mins
1030
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    90 mins

    Session chairs: Erik Munson, Shell; Kristyn O'Byrne, Ovintiv; Landon Poffenroth, Birchcliff Energy; Peter Wagner, PETRONAS Canada; 

    Improving well performance and expected resource extraction in the Montney and Duvernay requires carefully thought-out workflows integrating multiple disciplines grounded in empirical and analytical evidence. This session will highlight novel workflows and data, including methods to quantify inter-well communication in multi-phase flow, methods to identify & diagnose wellbore integrity issues including casing deformation, and a study on the impact of thermal maturity on landing zone and completion fluids selection.

    Presentations:

    Where to Land and How to Complete a More Productive Duvernay Well: Core and Data Analyses Across the Formation
    Hassan Dehghanpour, University of Alberta; Joey Wright, Teine Energy

    It's Not Just for Perforations Anymore: How Arc Resources Utilizes High Resolution Acoustic Imaging to Diagnose and Act on Issues Encountered During Montney Completions
    Morgan Martin, ARC Resources; Rick Reeves, Dark Vision

    Quantitative Analysis of Inter-Well Communication in the Montney Formation
    Sam Razzaghi, & Benson Lamid, Ovintiv

1200
  1. Alhambra Ballroom
    60 mins
1300
  1. Cascade Ballroom
    90 mins

    Session Chairs: Mary Hansen, McDaniel; Kris Watson, Corva

    As Canadian energy assets continue to trade at a discount compared to their U.S. counterparts, investors face a critical decision: is this a unique opportunity to invest in the Montney and Duvernay plays? This session will examine how capital has been allocated to date in Canada's energy sector, capturing perspectives from both capital providers and recipients.  We’ll discuss key challenges and opportunities that may shape future investment decisions and explore how the capital landscape in the last decade shaped operational strategies, with consideration to company size and risk tolerance.

    Panelists will share insights on how these factors impact capital allocation today, and whether these investment gaps present opportunities for international dollars. This interactive discussion will delve into real-world experiences and strategies for positioning both large and small operators for future success in a competitive, ever-changing market.

    Join us for an interactive discussion on navigating the challenges, seizing opportunities, and positioning for growth in the ever-evolving energy market.

    Panelists:

    Jeremy McCrea, Managing Director - Equity Research - BMO Capital Markets

    James Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Crew Energy

    More speaker information coming soon.