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60 mins
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10 mins
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20 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Dave Cramer, ConocoPhillips
Joel Mazza, SM Energy
Amit Singh, ChevronThe 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.
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30 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Eric Marshall, GeoDynamics
Chad Senters, ProtechnicsThis 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.
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90 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision
Dick Leonard, ProtechnicsThis 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.
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30 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Charles Bourgeois, DarkVision
Matt Jones, OXYPerforation 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.
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90 mins
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60 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Kyle Dahlgren, Corva
Amit Singh, ChevronFluid 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.
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30 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Kyle Dahlgren, Corva
Josh Jackson, Expand Energy
Joel Mazza, SM EnergyOptimizing 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.
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90 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Karen Olson, Well Data Labs
Chad Senters, ProTechnics
Rick Stanley, Abra ControlsIn 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.
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30 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Dante Guerra, NSI Technologies
Adela Porter, Devon EnergyThis 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.
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90 mins
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60 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Matt Jones, OXY
Karen Olson, Well Data Labs
Rick Stanely, Abra ControlsThis 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.
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30 mins
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90 mins
Session Chairs:
Dante Guerra, NSI Technologies
John Lassek, Hess
Erik Marshall, GeoDynamicsPanelists 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!
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30 mins