Chairs: Eric Marshall, GEODynamics; John Lassek, Hess Corporation 

Proppant transport is a little understood mechanism of hydraulic fracturing.  Recent studies and consortiums have put considerable effort in to understanding how proppant moves in fluid and the dynamics that occur in the near wellbore region.  This panel will discuss findings and present more questions to be answered so we, as an industry, can better understand the myriad of scenarios that occur when proppant exits the wellbore.

Chairs: Eric Marshall, GEODynamics; Amit Singh, Chevron

Extracting valuable insights from datasets requires not only leveraging advanced algorithms but also the collection of adequate data.  This session will focus on the value of data collection and the power analytics plays in our completion optimization process.

Chairs: Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision; Joel Mazza, ESG Solutions

This session explores the pivotal connection between drilling operations and completion strategies. Drilling initiates well construction and lays the groundwork for subsequent operations. By dissecting the intricate interplay between drilling and completions, we aim to elucidate the  impacts of drilling on achieving successful completions.

Chairs: John Lassek, Hess Corporation; Mary Van Domelen, Well Data Labs

This session highlights the value of integrating multiple measurements to characterize near wellbore completion effectiveness, fracture-to-wellbore connectivity, and the relationship between near wellbore and far-field fracture growth. Case studies will illustrate the application of learnings from these integrated measurements to improve completion strategies and fracture treatment designs.

Chairs: Dick Leonard, ProTechnics; Joel Mazza, ESG Solutions            

A wide range of diagnostics are available to measure the completion's impact on the near wellbore and early time productivity.  This session will highlight diagnostics ranging from pressure-transient analysis through measured responses from fiber optics, tracers, and imaging.

Chairs: Josh Jackson, Chesapeake Energy; Adela Porter, Devon Energy

Automation of fracturing operations is advancing rapidly, while real-time fracture treatment optimization has been an aspiration for decades. Real-time treatment optimization in unconventional reservoirs, once thought to be impossible, is now being pursued by operators and service companies. This session will highlight advances in automation and ongoing efforts to realize the vision of real-time optimization.