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2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition
3–5 February 2026
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center | The Woodlands, Texas, USA

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2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

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SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

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Complex Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracture Interactions in Unconventional Developments

Thursday, 5 February
Waterway Ballroom 5-8
Technical Session
For more than 75 years, hydraulic fracturing has been a cornerstone of reservoir development. However, evolving reservoir characteristics and increasingly complex geomechanical environments continue to push the boundaries of our expertise. This session will explore advanced challenges in geomechanics and fracture interactions, featuring case studies and innovative approaches that aim to deepen our understanding and drive the next generation of solutions. Join us as we examine real-world complexities, share lessons learned, and discuss emerging technologies that are shaping the future of hydraulic fracturing.
Session Chairpersons
Ronald Dusterhoft - Halliburton Energy Services Group
Brendan Elliott - Devon Energy Corporation
  • 0830-0915 230601
    Large-scale Bedding Plane Slippage And Its Impact On Hydraulic Fracturing: Integrated Analysis From Field Observations In The Eagle Ford And Austin Chalk Formations
    G. Jin, Colorado School of Mines; J. Mjehovich, IFDATA LLC; J. Correa, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; X. Zhu, Rice University; S. Glubokovskikh, A. Nayak, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; K. Wu, Texas A&M; W. Wang, IFDATA LLC; B. Freifeld, Class VI Solutions Inc; J.B. Ajo-Franklin, Rice University
  • 0915-0940 230596
    The Need To Reevaluate Fracture Mechanics In Unconventional Reservoir Development
    R. Dusterhoft, Halliburton Energy Services Grp; R. Barree, A. Navaiz, Halliburton
  • 0940-1005 230598
    Complex Influence Of Tectonics, Depletion And Reservoir Geometry On Fracturing Success
    M. Rylance, THREE60 Energy Group
  • 1035-1100 230607
    Stimulated Reservoir Volume (srv) Estimation In The Vaca Muerta Formation Using A Geomechanical Permeability Evolution Law And Microseismic Monitoring Correlation
    S. Dhers, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella; P. Medina, Y-TEC; A. Quaglia, S. Obstfeld, Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires
  • 1100-1125 230638
    Pressure Drawdown Testing In Fractured Production Wells: Impact Of Geomechanics And Fracture Closure
    Y. Li, Y. Ou, M. Sharma, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
  • 1125-1150 230628
    Impact Of Relative Stress Magnitudes And Well Orientation On Well Productivity Across Major U.s. Shale Plays: A Regional Data Analysis Study
    M.A. Gabry, M. Soliman, University Of Houston
  • Alternate 230614
    Acoustic Emission Signatures During Frictional Sliding Of Rocks:insights Into Induced Seismicity Events
    A. Sathyanath, M. Sharma, The University of Texas At Austin
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