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Junior Ballroom Foyer60 mins
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Junior Ballroom10 mins
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Junior Ballroom20 mins
Chairs: Dick Leonard, ProTechnics; Eric Marshall, GEODynamics
Setting the Stage and the Importance of Near Wellbore Considerations
Jennifer Miskimins, Department Chair, Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Dick Leonard, NSI ProTechnics; Karen Olson, Well Data Labs
This panel discussion will kick-off the workshop with an interactive discussion focused on the state of the industry and the importance of maximizing connectivity with the reservoir while not sacrificing operational efficiencies. Each panel member will give a short presentation that will be followed by an open Q&A session with active polling.
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Junior Ballroom Foyer30 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Matt Jones, OXY; Amit Singh, Chevron
This technical session will delve into the intricacies of near-wellbore zonal isolation for unconventional reservoirs completed through hydraulic fracturing. Participants will explore critical techniques for achieving isolation within the casing using different types of frac plugs as well as behind-the-casing methods focused on enhancing cement bond quality. The session will emphasize the significance of zonal isolation, methods to measure its effectiveness, and the best practices necessary to ensure optimal isolation that optimizes hydrocarbon recovery.
A Process For Evaluating And Optimizing Frac Plug Performance
Mark Watson, Sr. Completions Engineer, ConocoPhillipsPermian Basin Dissolvable Plug Trials
Neil DiLorenzo, Completion Engineer, Chevron
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Atrium90 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Dave Cramer, ConocoPhillips; Eric Marshall, GEODynamics
This session will focus on technologies, relatively new to the industry, that are proving to consistently add value to the completions process.
Rethinking Bullet Perforating for Modern Completions
Larry Griffin, COO, Defiant ExplorationModeling Proppant Transport: Calibration and Optimization
Chris Ponners, Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer, ResFrac
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Junior Ballroom Foyer30 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Dave Cramer, ConocoPhillips; Dante Guerra, NSI; Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision
This session will feature current perforation design strategies to maximize uniform proppant placement and near-wellbore fracture conductivity. Topics such as extreme limited-entry (ELE) and other innovative designs will be addressed with a focus on improved stimulation performance.
How Does Your Perforation Scheme Impact Overall Well Productivity, Reserve Recovery, Well Spacing and Development Plans
Craig Wittenhagen, Principal Engineer, Ascent ResourcesFoundational Aspects of Completions Design
Chris Neffendorf, EV Engineering Advisor and Sales, EV CamHow to Optimize your Perforating Program: Lessons Learned from the Past
Cody Douglas, Permian Completion Field Superintendent, ConocoPhillips
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Poplar/Redbud90 mins
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Junior Ballroom Foyer60 mins
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Junior Ballroom105 mins
Chairs: Eric Marshall, GEODynamics; John Lassek, Hess Corporation
In recent years, significant work has been performed on proppant transport within the wellbore and its impact on perforation erosion and proppant distribution within a stage. This panel will explore findings from these field-calibrated models, real-world application of these understandings and questions that remain in understanding of this critical element of hydraulic fracturing.
Moderator: Jennifer Miskimins, Department Chair, Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Mastering Wellbore Proppant Transport in UCR: From Insights to Impact
Amit Singh, Principal Advisor – Hydraulic Fracturing, ChevronPerforation Erosion Analysis Provides Insights on Proppant Inertia
Dave Cramer, Senior Engineering Fellow, ConocoPhillipsMulti-Basin Perforation Erosion Case Study: Key Learnings and Observations
Chris Ponners, Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer, ResFracPerforation Erosion (PEER) Consortium: Downhole Data, Surface Testing, & Numerical Modeling
Dante Guerra, President, NSI Technologies
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Junior Ballroom Foyer30 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Eric Marshall, GEODynamics; Amit Singh, Chevron
Extracting valuable insights from datasets requires not only leveraging advanced algorithms but also the collection of adequate data. This session will focus on the value of data collection and the power analytics plays in our completion optimization process.
What Can We Learn From Over 4500 Step-Down Tests
Ray Ellis, Regional Technology Manager - Houston Region, Liberty EnergyData Standardization: Unlocking Efficiencies Using Unified Data Models for Improved Operations and Analytics
Bob Best, Director of Cloud Solutions, Pason Systems
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Atrium90 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision; Joel Mazza, ESG Solutions
This session explores the pivotal connection between drilling operations and completion strategies. Drilling initiates well construction and lays the groundwork for subsequent operations. By dissecting the intricate interplay between drilling and completions, we aim to elucidate the impacts of drilling on achieving successful completions.
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Junior Ballroom Foyer30 mins
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New Mexico Room90 mins
Chairs: John Lassek, Hess Corporation; Mary Van Domelen, Well Data Labs
This session highlights the value of integrating multiple measurements to characterize near wellbore completion effectiveness, fracture-to-wellbore connectivity, and the relationship between near wellbore and far-field fracture growth. Case studies will illustrate the application of learnings from these integrated measurements to improve completion strategies and fracture treatment designs.
Optimizing Middle Bakken Only Interactions: Insights from Disposable Fiber and Diverse Stimulation Designs
Kelsey Erickson, Innovation Completions Engineer, Continental Resources
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Poplar/Redbud90 mins
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Junior Ballroom Foyer60 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Dick Leonard, ProTechnics; Joel Mazza, ESG Solutions
A wide range of diagnostics are available to measure the completion's impact on the near wellbore and early time productivity. This session will highlight diagnostics ranging from pressure-transient analysis through measured responses from fiber optics, tracers, and imaging.
A Permian Production Story: A/B Workflow Progression Paired With Novel Interference Testing Methodology
Jessica Barhaug, Completions Engineering Advisor – Chiefs Team, OvintivAdding Depth: The Superiority of Volumetric Perforation Erosion Analysis for Evaluating Stimulation Performance and Optimizing Completion Designs
Matt Jones, Reservoir Engineering Advisor, OxyEnhanced Workflow for Integrating Stage-Level PTA and Offset Measurements to Improve Fracture Geometry Understanding
Matthew Sinkey, VP of Engineering, ShearFRAC
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Junior Ballroom Foyer30 mins
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Junior Ballroom90 mins
Chairs: Josh Jackson, Chesapeake Energy; Adela Porter, Devon Energy
Automation of fracturing operations is advancing rapidly, while real-time fracture treatment optimization has been an aspiration for decades. Real-time treatment optimization in unconventional reservoirs, once thought to be impossible, is now being pursued by operators and service companies. This session will highlight advances in automation and ongoing efforts to realize the vision of real-time optimization.
Leveraging Dynamic Pipe and Near Wellbore Friction Models to Improve Real-Time Bottomhole Pressure Calculations
Pavan Dharwadkar, Completions Product Manager, Corva AIImpact of completions optimization on well economic – Multi-basins case studies
Tien Do, Founder and CEO at InDZone Consulting; and Director of Operations at Nine Band Operating
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Junior Ballroom30 mins