Session Chairs: Erik Munson, Shell; Brad Nicholson; Baytex Energy; Lindsay Noble, Veren; Kristian Wieclawek, ConocoPhillips

In the Montney and Duvernay plays, water is essential for operations but also poses significant challenges. This session delves into all aspects of Water Management, covering sourcing, transportation, reuse, treatment, storage, and disposal. We will examine the challenges, innovations, and collaborative efforts within the industry aimed at developing an effective water strategy.

Presentations:

Friction Reducer Injection Trial for Water Transfer
Khally Banh, Water Management EIT - PETRONAS Canada

Taming the Disposal Kraken: Analytics to Optimize Disposal Operations and Field Planning
Erik Munson, Geologist - Shell

Save Water, Save Money: Responsible Water Management Through Innovative Operations of Existing Infrastructure
Brogen Bogstie, Infrastructure Engineer and Jacob Karas, Ovintiv

 

Session Chairs: Chad Dallyn, Vermillion Energy; Jamie Guy, GLJ; Peter Liang, NuVista Energy

Presentations: 

Visual Analytics and ML Insights of Duvernay Play Drivers
Ryan Campbell, Senior Engineer and Data Scientist - GLJ

Faults and Reservoir in the Montney: Leveraging AI and Predictive Technologies
Mantu Sihota, Director Geoscience - Pulse Seismic

Combining Physical Properties with Closeology in ML Models for Hard-To-Predict Areas
Tyler Schlosser, Director of Data Science - McDaniel

Session Chairs: Khoi Duong; CMG; Michelle Johnston, ARC Resources; Francis Letendre, Veren

Many new diagnostic tools have enabled a better understanding of the near and far-field interactions with the reservoir in the Duvernay and Montney formations. In this session, we will explore some case studies of diagnostic tools that have been leveraged by operators to better understand reservoir properties, frac interactions, and how to leverage this information to improve the development of their assets.

Presentations:

Review of a 4 Well Duvernay Pad Fracturing Campaign in a Region Susceptible to Induced Seismicity
Mike Carlson, VP Completions and Subsurface - Kiwetinohk; Kirby Nicholson, President - Pressure Diagnostics

Repeat DAS and DTS Logging for Production and Cluster Efficiency - Evaluation on a Gas Condensate Producer in the Montney Formation
Peter Dawson, Senior Data Analyst & Developer - Silixa

A Near-field and Far-field Comparison of Diagnostic Results
Jaron van Dijken, Senior Reservoir Engineer- Veren

Industry Consortium Insights: Benchmarking Bottomhole Pressure Calculations in Tight Unconventionals
Graham Helfrick, VP Sales - whitson

Session Chairs: James Nasen, Tourmaline

Topic 1: Current Technical Limitations with Lateral Length
Facilitator: Mike Davies, Turing Analytics; Steve Lewis, Kiwetinohk

Topic 2: Casing Deformation - Mitigation Strategies
Facilitator: Chad Dallyn, Vermillion Energy; Peter Wagner, PETRONAS Canada

Topic 3: Landing Zone Optimization, Fine tuning 100’s of meters draft design into final design and mere meters.
Facilitator: Erik Munson, Shell; James Nasen, Tourmaline; Kris Watson, Corva

This workshop explores the process and workflow of Landing Zone Optimization; Overview and original design considerations, Process/Workflow deliberations, iterative/fine-tuning execution, and key considerations to optimizing success. Further, unlocking potential by improving Stakeholder Interaction across the 3 participating stakeholders. Geology, Res/Dev, and Drilling/Completions.

 

Session Chairs: Beth Chmelyk, ARC Resources; Mike Dembicki, Canadian Natural Resources

The ongoing development of the Montney and Duvernay  means we must continue to advance production operations to realize the full potential of these prolific reservoirs.  In this session we will explore techniques and technologies that are allowing operators to maximize well productivity and products yields to maximize value, truly unlocking the full potential.

Presentations:

Evolution of High-Rate Gas Wells
Erik Kardash & Dylan Bowersock,  FAC Engineer - ARC Resources

Montney Case Study Comparing HP Gas Lift vs. LP Gas Lift, ESP and GAPL 
Karl Kiegler, Production Engineer - NuVista Energy

Case Studies in Drawdown Management
Brian Fong, Senior Reservoir Engineer & Raj Kumar - Whitecap Resources

Session chairs: Erik Munson, Shell; Kristyn O'Byrne, Ovintiv; Landon Poffenroth, Birchcliff Energy; Peter Wagner, PETRONAS Canada; 

Improving well performance and expected resource extraction in the Montney and Duvernay requires carefully thought-out workflows integrating multiple disciplines grounded in empirical and analytical evidence. This session will highlight novel workflows and data, including methods to quantify inter-well communication in multi-phase flow, methods to identify & diagnose wellbore integrity issues including casing deformation, and a study on the impact of thermal maturity on landing zone and completion fluids selection.

Presentations:

Where to Land and How to Complete a More Productive Duvernay Well: Core and Data Analyses Across the Formation
Hassan Dehghanpour, Professor - University of Alberta

It's Not Just for Perforations Anymore: How Arc Resources Utilizes High Resolution Acoustic Imaging to Diagnose and Act on Issues Encountered During Montney Completions
Morgan Martin, Supervisor Completions Engineering - ARC Resources and Rick Reeves, Business Development Manager - DarkVision

Inter-Well Communication in the Montney Formation: A Quantitative Approach!
Sam Razzaghi, Advisor, Reservoir Engineering and Benson Lamid, Ovintiv

Session Chairs: Mary Hansen, McDaniel; Kris Watson, Corva

As Canadian energy assets continue to trade at a discount compared to their U.S. counterparts, investors face a critical decision: is this a unique opportunity to invest in the Montney and Duvernay plays? This session will examine how capital has been allocated to date in Canada's energy sector, capturing perspectives from both capital providers and recipients.  We’ll discuss key challenges and opportunities that may shape future investment decisions and explore how the capital landscape in the last decade shaped operational strategies, with consideration to company size and risk tolerance.

Panelists will share insights on how these factors impact capital allocation today, and whether these investment gaps present opportunities for international dollars. This interactive discussion will delve into real-world experiences and strategies for positioning both large and small operators for future success in a competitive, ever-changing market.

Join us for an interactive discussion on navigating the challenges, seizing opportunities, and positioning for growth in the ever-evolving energy market.

Moderators:

Mary Hansen, Director, Energy Advisory - McDaniel

Kris Watson, Business Development Manager - Corva

Panelists:

Mike Carlson, VP Completions and Subsurface - Kiwetinohk

Bill Lancaster, President - GMT Exploration

Jeremy McCrea, Managing Director - Equity Research - BMO Capital Markets

James Taylor, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer - Crew Energy