Technical Program
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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.
The US and Global Frac Market in 2026
Richard Spears, Vice President, Spears & AssociatesCompletions Evolution – Driven By Properly Applied Tools and Analytics
Craig Wittenhagen, Principal Engineer, Ascent ResourcesDesigning for Efficiency II: Optimizing Near-Wellbore Performance Across Multiple Basins
Jordan Jackson, Completions Manager, US Operations, Ovintiv
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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.
Mitigating Polymer-Induced Flow Impairment Using a Novel Chelating Agent in Unconventional Reservoirs
Taryn Forster, Sr. Technical Advisor, Secure EnergyAdvancing Casing Deformation Detection: A Scalable Real-Time Anomaly Detection Approach Using High Frequency CCL Data
David Lerohl, Senior Software Developer, CorvaOffset Orientation: A Breakthrough Approach to Perforation Orientation
Kevin Wutherich, Co-Founder, Frac Innovation
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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.
Where’s the Proppant? Plug Isolation Impacts on Treatment Uniformity and Implications for Production Performance
Matthew R. Jones, Engineering Advisor, OxySurface-Based Acoustic Friction Analysis for Evaluating Wellbore Integrity: From Casing Deformation to Plug and Smart Dart Isolation
Beth Emborsky, Completion Engineer, SeismosAdvanced Zonal Isolation Strategies for Challenging Wellbore Conditions
Justin Allison, Senior Engineering Advisor, Thru Tubing Solutions and Tien Do, Founder and CEO, InDZone Consulting
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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.
Diagnostic Findings on an Instrumented Sleeve Well
Dave Cramer, Senior Engineering Fellow, ConocoPhillips CompanyPlanned vs. Actual – Is Everything in Your Wellbore Where You Thought You Put It?
Craig Wittenhagen, Principal Engineer, Ascent ResourcesMaximizing Completion Effectiveness: Insights from a Year-long Multi-Pad Analysis
Brandon Jaworowski, Staff Completions Engineer, Expand Energy
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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.
Rheology Degradation
Frank Zamora, Senior Vice President, Premier CorexOptimizing Friction Reducer Rheology and Its Impact on Proppant Transport
Farag Muhammed, Applications Manager for Oil and Gas, SNF GroupBeyond Friction Reduction: Evaluation of Fracturing Fluids for Improved Cluster Efficiency and EOR
Manuel Diaz, Senior Completions Engineer, Ovintiv
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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.
Perforation Erosion (PEER) Consortium: Downhole Data, Surface Testing, & Numerical Modeling
Dante Guerra, President, NSI TechnologiesProppant Transport Testing - What You See is What you Get?
Karen Olson, Sr. Completions Advisor, Well Data LabsManaging Risks for Effective Stimulation Distribution with Application of Polymer Coated Proppant
Paul Huckabee, Engineering Advisor, AquaSmart Oil & Gas
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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.
Completion design performance evaluation using a non-intrusive near wellbore technology
Des Murphy, Business Development Technology Manager, Northeast/Rockies, HalliburtonPerforation Strategy and Emerging Insights in Unconventional Reservoir (UCR) Fracturing
Dave Cramer, Senior Engineering Fellow, ConocoPhillips CompanyEvaluation of Stage Isolation Techniques in Horizontal Multi-stage Wells
Chad Senters, Senior Technical Advisor, ProTechnics
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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.
Practical Implementation of Perforation Erosion in Frac Models Based on Experimental and Modeled Erosion Profiles
Brent Kebert, Well Stimulation Engineer, ChevronOptimizing Fluid and Proppant Placement in Horizontal Wells with a Fast, Predictive Model
Jiehao Wang, Lead Geomechanics Engineer, ChevronNear-Wellbore Fracture Initiation, Growth, and Tortuosity: Insights from Numerical Modeling
Wei Fu, Senior Geomechanics Engineer, ITASCA
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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.
A Comprehensive Fracture Diagnostic Study for the Evaluation and Optimization of Completions Design and Well Spacing
Jake Li, Reservoir Engineer, OxyCross-Basin Application of Real-Time Acoustic Friction Analysis for Perforation Efficiency and Stage Uniformity Optimization
Kinleigh Fatheree, Completions Engineer, Seismos and Muhammad Khan, Completion Manager, Seismos, IncUnlocking Tier 3 Williston Acreage: Completions Design to Eliminate H₂S and Improve Well Economics
Tien Do, Founder and CEO, InDZone Consulting
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Session Chairs:
Dante Guerra, NSI Technologies
John Lassek, Consultant
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!
Richard Spears, Vice President, Spears & Associates
Craig Wittenhagen, Principal Engineer, Ascent Resources