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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: WENESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 REASONS TO REFRAC, REFRAC TRENDS IN THE USA, AND CASE STUDIES
- Understanding the driving factors for refracturing (or not) wells
- Refrac trends compared to oil prices in the USA, an active refrac area
- Production case studies in refracturing (USA Bakken, Duvernay, Montney)
- Review of some innovative technology available for successful refracturing
Tim Leshchyshyn
FracKnowledge
FracKnowledge
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON REFRACTURING TRENDS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND ECONOMICS
1010 - 1035 CHALLENGES IN THE REFRAC MARKET FROM A DOWN-HOLE SERVICE PROVIDER PERSPECTIVE
- Navigating the well landscape: addressing unforeseen challenges in candidate wells
- Downhole preparation process: a comprehensive understanding of preparing candidate wells
- Ensuring smooth operations: developing effective contingency plans for potential hurdles
Travis Harris
Allamon Tool Company
Allamon Tool Company
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES IN THE REFRAC MARKET: EXPERT INSIGHTS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 USE OF FIBER OPTICS IN CHARACTERIZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF REFRAC DESIGNS IN EAGLE FORD WELLS
- Discussion on the execution of a large-scale multi-well refrac test under US DOE funding in Eagle Ford shale wells
- Presentation on fiber optic measurements in an offset monitor well to assess the efficacy of restimulating the reservoir
- Case study with actual field results acquired during operations, including information on oil production results resulting from the Refrac
Dana Jurick
Neubrex Energy Services US LLC
Neubrex Energy Services US LLC
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE EFFICACY OF REFRAC COMPLETION DESIGNS
1130 - 1155 USE OF RATE TRANSIENT DATA TO REVEAL INTERACTION BETWEEN FRACTURES
- Use of the concept of the distance of investigation to estimate the nearest distance between fractures in horizontal wells
- Optimization of cluster spacing for new wells based on analysis of post-frac rate transient data from completed wells
- Retrieving the effective permeability of the reservoir for well production forecast by utilizing the calculations-based approach
Boyun Guo
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF RATE TRANSIENT ANALYSIS FOR DETERMINING RESERVOIR PROPERTIES
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE REFRAC WELLS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 BOTTOM-UP EXPANDABLE LINER HANGER TECHNOLOGY SOLVES RE-FRAC CHALLENGES
- Current completion methods in refrac sizes: cement, cut and pull, conventional slip, and packer and limitations
- Eliminating conventional slips/elements and streamlining the installation via bottom-up expandable design
- Detail the opportunity to scale down to sizes previously thought impossible using conventional methods
- Discussion on design validation methodology and test results
Matt Godfrey
Enventure Global Technology
Enventure Global Technology
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED LINER HANGER TECHNOLOGY FOR REFRACTURING OPERATIONS
1400 - 1425 EXPANDABLE LINER FOR REFRAC INSTALLATIONS AND CASE STUDIES
- Presentation on technology overview of expandable liner for refrac operations in the oil and gas industry
- Discussion on the advantages of mechanical isolation with expandable solutions and operational case histories
Greg Hauze
CORETRAX
CORETRAX
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON RELIABLE AND EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR REFRACTURING WELLS
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 REFRAC RED-LIGHT? – HIGH-RES ACOUSTIC IMAGING DE-RISKING REFRAC OPERATIONS
- A novel approach for quantifying casing thickness, corrosion, and mechanical damage defects
- Technological advancements and high-resolution acoustic imaging to de-risk refrac operations
- Discussion on identifying potential issues prior to the execution phase and maximizing ROI
Tamara Maxwell
DarkVision Technologies Inc.
DarkVision Technologies Inc.
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON UTILIZATION OF ACOUSTIC IMAGING FOR OPTIMIZING REFRAC OPERATIONS
1530 - 1555 COAL FLY ASH MICRO-PROPPANT TECHNOLOGY FOR WELL REFRACKING
- Fly ash can be tailored into an ideal micro-proppant as it is inert, strong, smooth, round, and relatively lightweight
- Fly ash forms a stable slurry that can be pumped without settling at low rates and deliver significant hydraulic conductivity
- Eliminates the need for viscosity modifiers, resulting in less costly post-fracking cleanup and lower horsepower requirements
- Discussion on stimulation projects in over 18 different reservoirs successfully executed in the US and internationally
Jim Crenshaw
Enhanced Solution Services
Enhanced Solution Services
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY PROMISING A GREENER FUTURE FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 CURRENT STATE OF THE REFRAC MARKET AND LATEST
- A discussion of where refracs have been done and how their performance compares to new wells
- New technologies and programs implemented to de-risk refrac candidate selection and execution
- The potential uplift for the US on re-fracking 10% of the 37,500 wide cluster spacing wells
Mark Fleming | Tim Leshchyshyn
Triple R Energy Partners | FracKnowledge
Triple R Energy Partners | FracKnowledge
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON REFRACTURING ECONOMICS, PERFORMANCE, AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
1010 - 1035 CRITICAL GEOSCIENTIST INPUT AND INTERPRETATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL REFRAC PROGRAMS
- Understanding the applications of geoscientist modeling for locating wells
- Utilization of geoscientist modeling to know where to complete wells
- Examining the uses of geoscientist modeling to avoid current problems
Bill Fairhurst
Riverford Exploration LLC
Riverford Exploration LLC
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL MODELLING APPROACHES FOR REFRACTURING
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 RE-FRAC OF SHALE WELLS USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- To design a refrac job, information about the first part of hydrocarbon production is an absolute requirement
- Utilizing AI to identify “how” and “where” Re-Frac must be performed is all based on actual data
- Avoiding assumptions, interpretations, and simplifications are the key benefits while using AI approaches
Shahab Mohaghegh
Intelligent Solutions, Inc.
Intelligent Solutions, Inc.
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE UTILIZATION OF AI FOR OPTIMAL JOB PLANNING AND EXECUTION
1130 - 1155 DISCUSSION ON NEW TECHNIQUES FOR RE-FRACTURING WELLS
- Enhancing refracs through nano-bubbles combined with unique material additions
- Avoiding and at least delaying expensive refracs through other life extension techniques
- Digital solutions for refrac operations to lower costs, improve safety and ESG performance
Sanjay Bhatia
Evolve Collective LLC
Evolve Collective LLC
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF UTILIZING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR REFRACTURING OPERATIONS
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2024:
- Making an economic assessment for refracturing low-producing wells
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for refracturing existing wells to boost production - Developing well selection criteria and identifying suitable wells to refracture
Build take-home solutions for identifying suitable wells for refracturing to optimize recovery. What makes a suitable well for refracturing? - How to de-risk refracturing projects from investment through to completions
Avoid the pitfalls and learn from recent results from refracturing efforts to build a low-risk operational plan - Cost reduction strategies in oilfield operations that will optimize production
Ensure a low-cost project is maintained throughout the refracturing process - New technologies and technical know-how for a successful refracture
Explore the latest advances in refracture technologies and the tools available to improve the efficiencies and success rates of refracture operations - Operational case studies and post-refracturing diagnostics data
Gain insight from multiple refracture case studies and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure a successful refracture
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