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SPE Workshop: Completion Optimization Focused on the Near Wellbore Region – What Critical Factors Drive Economic Success
11–13 November 2025 | The DeSoto Savannah | Savannah, Georgia, USA

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SPE Workshop: Completion Optimization Focused on the Near Wellbore Region – What Critical Factors Drive Economic Success
11–13 November 2025 | The DeSoto Savannah | Savannah, Georgia, USA

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0700
  1. 60 mins
0810
  1. 20 mins
0830
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Dave Cramer, ConocoPhillips
    Joel Mazza, SM Energy
    Amit Singh, Chevron

    The opening panel session will focus on the evolution of completion design specific to the near wellbore region. The panel will address subjects pertinent to the workshop that include perforating, stimulation fluids, zonal isolation, stage architecture, and more. Attendees need to be prepared to answer live poll questions to help facilitate the discussion.

1000
  1. 30 mins
1030
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Eric Marshall, GeoDynamics
    Chad Senters, Protechnics

    This session will focus on new technologies that are advancing our knowledge of the near wellbore region.  Hardware, software and diagnostics are all rapidly improving and we'll explore how they can help operators leverage these to improve their completion designs. 

1200
  1. 90 mins
1330
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision
    Dick Leonard, Protechnics

    This technical session will delve into the intricacies of near-wellbore zonal isolation for unconventional reservoirs completed through hydraulic fracturing. Participants will explore critical techniques for achieving isolation within the casing using different types of frac plugs as well as behind-the-casing methods focused on enhancing cement bond quality. The session will emphasize the significance of zonal isolation, methods to measure its effectiveness, and the best practices necessary to ensure optimal isolation that optimizes hydrocarbon recovery.

1500
  1. 30 mins
1530
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision
    Matt Jones, OXY

    Perforation design plays a crucial role in influencing the stimulation efficiency of stages in unconventional horizontal wells. This session will discuss strategies related to charge type, hole size, phasing, orientation, and other aspects of limited entry. The goal is to provide attendees with information that can help them optimize their operations. Presenters are encouraged to share learnings backed by downhole diagnostic data or production performance metrics that show the impact of specific changes.

1700
  1. 90 mins
0700
  1. 60 mins
0800
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Kyle Dahlgren, Corva
    Amit Singh, Chevron

    Fluid rheology plays a critical role in proppant transport, perforation erosion, and near-wellbore distribution. This session will examine field and lab insights into how rheology influences proppant placement, cluster efficiency, and fracture initiation. Presenters are encouraged to share case studies, modeling advancements, and techniques for optimizing fluid properties to improve stimulation outcomes.

0930
  1. 30 mins
1000
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Kyle Dahlgren, Corva
    Josh Jackson, Expand Energy
    Joel Mazza, SM Energy

    Optimizing proppant distribution and conductivity in the near wellbore region is key to effective stimulation. This session will explore field-calibrated insights on proppant types, proppant transport, erosion considerations, and proppant additives that enhance the level of stimulation or provide diagnostic information. Presenters are encouraged to share proppant-focused case studies, novel methods, and technologies that improve well performance.

1130
  1. 90 mins
1300
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Karen Olson, Well Data Labs
    Chad Senters, ProTechnics
    Rick Stanley, Abra Controls

    In this session, we will delve into both innovative and time-tested diagnostic techniques for evaluating the near-wellbore region and their impact on well performance. We will present case studies that highlight the significant value of this information.

1430
  1. 30 mins
1500
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Dante Guerra, NSI Technologies
    Adela Porter, Devon Energy

    This session will explore modeling techniques and tools available for understanding and optimizing the near wellbore region. The session will provide insights into the latest modeling technologies, their applications, and how they can be leveraged to improve well performance.

1630
  1. 90 mins
0700
  1. 60 mins
0800
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Matt Jones, OXY
    Karen Olson, Well Data Labs
    Rick Stanely, Abra Controls

    This session, unlike others that focus on specific subjects, will offer practical insights derived from a wide array of design strategies employed by operators across various basins, formations, and geographic regions. Attendees will acquire an understanding of what constitutes an effective completion design in diverse contexts and discern which elements can be universally applied and which are context-specific.

0930
  1. 30 mins
1000
  1. 90 mins

    Session Chairs:
    Dante Guerra, NSI Technologies
    John Lassek, Hess
    Erik Marshall, GeoDynamics

    Panelists will give their key takeaways from the workshop and engage in an open discusison with attendees about how we can take what was presented and learned and effectively put it to use.  Have your phones out and ready as we'll make good use of live polling during this session! 

1130
  1. 30 mins