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

Panel and Q&A

Session Chairs: Luke Bungay, CNRL; Kaila Lewis, 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

Optimizing Completion Strategies for Extended Reach Wells: Insights into Frac Barriers and Their Efficient Removal
Jarrett Metheral, Completions EIT, Canadian Natural

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

 

 

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:

Dynamic Proppant Suspension
Connor McGoran, Account Manager, Fracturing- PureChem
 

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

 

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: 

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

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

 

Presentations:

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

 

Session Chairs: Emile Abou-Khalil, NuVista Energy Ltd; Nasik Islam, Exceed Geo Energy

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.