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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

2026 Technical Program

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SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition

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Frac Forward: Innovations in Stimulation Engineering

Wednesday, 4 February
Waterway Ballroom 1-4
Technical Session
Discover innovative approaches to hydraulic fracturing, from waterless plasma-based stimulation to geothermal innovations and refrac diagnostics. This session showcases novel technologies and strategies that enhance reservoir connectivity, reduce environmental impact, and push the boundaries of unconventional resource development.
Session Chairpersons
Somnath Mondal - Shell Exploration & Production Co
Kathryn Briggs - Fervo Energy
  • 1400-1445 230605
    Waterless Fracture Stimulation by Pulsed Power Plasma: Experimental Insights from Sedimentary to Granite Geothermal Rocks
    S. Nguyen, M. Y. Soliman, M.E. El-Tayeb, M. Adel GAbry, M. Myers, University of Houston
  • 1445-1510 230652
    Strategies For Improving Inter-well Connectivity And Proppant Placement In Egs Well Pairs: A Field Study Integrating Models And Well Fiber Optic Data
    Y. Li, Y. Ou, M. Mura, M. Sharma, The University of Texas At Austin
  • 1510-1535 230659
    A New Approach To Hydraulic Fracturing In A Closed-loop Circulation Enhanced Geothermal System Well Pattern
    C. Ehlig-Economides, N.A. Barros-Galvis, University of Houston; M. Radonjic, Oklahoma State University
  • Alternate 230595
    Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) Fracless Re-stimulation In Legacy Hydraulic Fractured Wells - An Alternative To Re-frac Operations
    P. Dalamarinis, DG Petro Oil & Gas LLC; E. Proano, Cudd Energy Services; S. Fusselman, DG Petro Oil & Gas
  • Alternate 230636
    Engineering The Unconventional: A Novel Approach To Hydraulic Fracturing With Installed Casing Patches.
    M.J. Ruilova, SLB Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru; J. Aponte, G. Portales, Schlumberger IPM-WCI; A. Proano, SLB; B. Quinde, SLB Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru
  • Alternate 230632
    From Heat To Hydrogen: Applying Unconventional And Enhanced Geothermal Systems Hydraulic Stimulation Knowledge To Ultramafic Rocks
    A.O. Badejo, E.R. Okoroafor, Texas A&M University
  • Alternate 230645
    Are We Breaking New Rock - Unique Way To Diagnose Refracs Success
    A. Mayhew, Discovery Natural Resources LLC; M. Khan, I. Abou-Sayed, Seismos
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