About this workshop

Workshop Description

Oil production from microdarcy formations presents significant challenges in all facets of completion, production, and reservoir engineering. This applied technology workshop is aimed at discussing current best practices and the evolving technologies addressing complex multidisciplinary issues. Specifically, we will explore how we design well spacing and stimulation to meet production performance and commensurate with economic objectives.

One of the focal points of this workshop will be performance monitoring with respect to multistage fracture design options, over the entire well, leading to forecasting long-term performance. Besides current best practices, we will address leading-edge technologies with regard to well architecture and stimulation, and maximizing recovery with both primary and enhanced recovery methods.

Workshop Guidelines

Format

Workshops maximize the exchange of ideas among attendees and presenters through brief technical presentations followed by extended Q&A periods. Focused topics attract an informed audience eager to discuss issues critical to advancing both technology and best practices.

Many of the presentations are in the form of case studies, highlighting engineering achievements and lessons learned. In order to stimulate frank discussion, no proceedings are published and members of the press are not invited to attend.

Documentation

Following the workshop, a URL containing released copies of the workshop presentations will be available to attendees. A summary report containing the highlights of the workshop sessions and discussions will also be made available. The copyright of the report will belong to SPE.

Commercialism

In remaining consistent with workshop objectives and SPE guidelines, commercialism in presentations will not be permitted. Company logos should be used only to indicate the affiliation of the presenter(s).

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Attendees will receive 2.0 CEUs. One CEU equals 10 contact hours of participation. CEUs will be awarded through SPE Professional Development for participation and completion of SPE workshop. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEUs will be maintained by SPE.