Session Chairs: Steph Donaghy, Condor Energies; Kris Watson, Corva

This Session discovers the key challenges hindering automation adoption in the oil and gas sector. This session will explore the complex factors, including technological limitations, economic constraints, regulatory hurdles, and workforce resistance, that impede the full realization of automation's potential.

Moderator: Kris Watson, Corva

Panelists:

Mark Anderson, Vice President - Ensign Energy Services
Matthew Bloom, Vice President, Operations - Cygnet Energy
Aidan Deans, Drilling Engineer - Tourmaline
Jeff Jensen, Chief Technology Officer - Corva

Session Chairs: Kim Anderson, DarkVision Technologies; Dan Dall'Acqua, Noetic, Scott Thomas, Rockhound Solutions

Casing deformations are known to cause access and functionality issues in multi-fractured horizontal wells within certain basins globally and are the subject of considerable ongoing focus within industry and the SPE. While casing deformation occurrences can hinder well operations and erode economics, many of the strategies and technologies used for managing the impact of deformations have been deployed and advanced in the Canadian oil and gas industry, and technologies continue to emerge. This 90-minute interactive panelist session will provide Workshop attendees with operator perspectives related to their casing deformation experience and path forward. The moderated session will be designed to engage the audience and encourage participation with panelists and other attendees.

Presentations:

Montney Drilling and Completions Challenges in a Geologically Complex Setting
Matthew White, Sr. Geophysicist Montney Development, NuVista; Emile Khalil, Senior Drilling Engineer, NuVista

Low-Cost Casing Deformation Warning Workflow
Ian Hathaway, Completion Engineer, ARC Resources

Casing Deformation: An Economic and Interdisciplinary Perspective
Brad Makowecki, Consultant

Panel and Q&A

Session Chairs: Luke Bungay, CNRL; Jeff Savage, ARC Resources

This session explores cutting-edge strategies, tools, and technologies that enable operators to drill and complete longer laterals while maximizing well productivity and efficiency. Industry experts will share insights on the latest completion tools tailored to Canadian conditions, advancements in tapered coil tubing strings, and their application in challenging well geometries. Discussions will include case studies, lessons learned, and best practices for achieving operational success in ERD projects. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of: The role of advanced completion tools, Innovative designs and applications for tapered coil strings in ERD and multi-stage completions and solutions to common operational challenges such as friction management and pressure control.

Presentations:

Advancements in Coiled Tubing Taper Designs: Efficiency Gains, Modeling Challenges, and Real-World Comparisons
Derek Gorgichuk, Account Manager, Calfrac

Extended Reach Casing Running: Lessons from the Marcellus to the McMurray
Dan Dall'Acqua, Principal Consultant, Noetic

Fireside Chat: Optimizing Completion Strategies for Extended Reach Wells
Kevin Schmelzle - Senior Drilling Superintendent/Engineer, Kiwetinohk and other Special Guests

Session Chairs: Andrew Bonnell, ARC Resources; Jeff Savage, ARC Resources

Water management and fluid systems are at the heart of Canadian sustainable oil and gas operations. This session delves into innovative practices and technologies that address water conservation, fluid chemistry optimization, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. Expert speakers will explore how advancements in fluid systems for both drilling and completions are reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency. Key topics include water recycling and reuse technologies, innovations in fluid chemistry for reduced environmental footprint, and aligning operational practices with ESG expectations to support regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. This session offers valuable insights for professionals seeking to integrate sustainability into their operations while maintaining technical excellence and economic viability.

Presentations:

A New Empirical Method To Optimize Dynamic Proppant Suspension and Transport at a Particular Shear Rate and Proppant Concentration
Connor McGoran, Account Manager, Fracturing, PureChem

Real-Time Sensor Technologies for Optimizing the Treatment, Recycling, and Monitoring of Produced Water Drilling Fluids
Dylan Hadley, Technology Implementation Manager, Canadian Energy Services

Solids Characterization Supporting Enhanced Well Productivity: A Duvernay Case Study
Roberta Wasylishen, Water Chemistry Specialist & President, Fluid Intelligence Inc.

Session Chairs: Rhonda Gravel, geoLOGIC; Mike Zimmerman, Birchcliff Energy

Are single stage completions making your profits vanish? Or are limited entry designs just an illusion? We've all heard the story of the disappearing bridge plug and pondered the mystery of whether the ball has seated. What is the right completions and stage design to ensure that you are dealing your well a winning hand to maximize production and minimize uncertainty?

Presentations:

Challenges, Benefits, and Disadvantages of Plug and Perf and Single Point Entry
Anthony Freywald, Senior Completions Engineer, Veren

Perforation Erosion (PEER) Consortium: Downhole Data, Surface Testing & Numerical Modeling
Dante Guerra, President, NSI Technologies

STEP-ConneCT – Enhancing Completion Efficiency Through Downhole Coiled Tubing Data
Joel Glanville, Technical Specialist, STEP Energy Services

Session Chairs: Luke Bungay, CNRL; Alberto Martinez, ProTechnics - CoreLab; Mitch Schinnour, ConocoPhillips

Delve into techniques for optimizing well spacing, stacking, and managing parent-child interactions. Learn how to minimize interference and maximize reservoir efficiency through proven methods and real-world insights.

Presentations: 

Frac Driven Interactions evaluated from the perspectives of Fluid Drainage Capacity, Mechanism of Causation, and Longevity of the Effects
Cole Mombourquette, Regional Engineering Advisor, Core Laboratories

Integrated Diagnostics for Well-Spacing Evaluation
Brian Coffman, Senior Reservoir Engineer, ConocoPhillips

Advancing Frac Geometry Control Strategies to Manage Geologic Features and Mitigate FDI to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Well Performance
Tien Do, Founder and CEO, InDZone Consulting

Session Chairs: Corbyn Horning, PETRONAS; Juan Pablo Lombardich, Tenaris; Scott Thomas, Rockhound Solutions; Jay Williams, ShearFRAC

Maximizing value in today's energy landscape requires an integrated approach to well planning and execution. This session will explore strategies for holistic well design, from early-stage planning to long-term production optimization. We'll discuss how aligning drilling and completion strategies with full well lifecycle management can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability. Join us to uncover best practices, innovative technologies, and real-world case studies that drive operational excellence and long-term asset value.

Presentations:

Blowout Recovery
Dwight Bulloch, President at Capstone Well Integrity & Blowout Recovery, Capstone; Jared Patterson, Vice President Engineering, Westrock

Novel BPV
Adrian Campbell, Completions Technical Advisor, ARC Resources and Matthew Loeppky, Sales Engineer, Cameron

PETRONAS Canada Technology Pad Design and Execution
Schyler Henshel, Senior Drilling Engineer, PETRONAS Canada; Jonathan Ng, Senior Completions Engineer, PETRONAS Canada

Session Chairs: Emile Abou-Khalil, NuVista Energy Ltd; Dan Dall'Acqua, Noetic; Juan Pablo Lombardich, NuVista; 

Engineers today face the challenge of balancing demanding workloads with personal and extracurricular activities. To meet this challenge head-on, the adoption of rapid automation and cutting-edge digital technologies—such as generative AI (GenAI), the Open Subsurface Data Universe (OSDU), and advanced data analytics—has become essential for achieving greater productivity and efficiency. The integration of these groundbreaking technologies is revolutionizing drilling and completions (D&C) operations within the oil and gas sector. In this session, we will delve into how these technologies deliver tangible optimization case studies that empower the next generation to excel in D&C operations, whether in traditional oil and gas or the emerging new energy sector.

Presentations:

Optimizing U-Shaped Well Performance through AI-Driven Insights
Christopher Montan, Drilling Engineer, Vital Energy and Darhan Sydykov, Director of Technology & Ventures, AI Driller

Drillstring Resonant Frequencies, Implications, Mitigation Methods, and Rig Automation
David Forrest, Manager, Drilling Engineering, Precision Drilling

Transforming Rigsite Reporting: How Gen-AI is Giving Time
Ryan Davis, Director of Engineering, Astra Innovations