About this Workshop

Workshop Description

Natural fractures are recognized as having a significant impact on reservoir performance. They are important in carbonate and sandstone reservoirs, plus tight gas sands, shale gas and coal-bed methane reservoirs. However, there is no clear methodology integrating the wealth of fracture characterization techniques to reservoir performance. The intent of this Workshop is to present recent advances in the areas of: geological, geophysical, geomechanical and engineering integration of natural fracture systems. Discussions will be on the characterization and integration of naturally fractured reservoirs for reservoir engineering applications. Case histories of naturally fractured reservoirs with emphasis on horizontal/deviated well performance and water and/or gas injection will also be presented.

Who Should Attend?

• Geologist, Geophysicist and anyone interested in core, log, outcrop, and seismic studies.
• Reservoir Engineers with interest in the areas of reservoir description, dynamics and modeling.
• Production Engineers with interest in stimulation techniques and production analysis.
• Operators and service company personnel interested in unconventional reservoirs.
• Researchers of naturally fractured reservoirs.

Workshop Guidelines

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 of the workshop 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 1.6 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.