About this Workshop

Abstract

This workshop will focus on the discussion of innovative technologies for water sourcing, reuse and reclamation, “green” fracturing chemistries and best practices that can mitigate the current environmental risks associated with shale gas development. Attendees to this workshop will be expected to challenge the status quo and engage on discussions and ideas exchange regarding ongoing applications and issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing chemistries, environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing and the different positions surrounding regulations and legislation that are currently having an impact on our industry.

Who Should Attend?

Participants to this workshop will include representatives from academia, consultants, the service industry and the operators in order to generate fruitful discussion during the workshop.

• Drilling and Completion Engineers
• Operating Companies
• Service Companies
• Industry Experts
• Consultants
• State Regulators

 

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

Proceedings from the workshop will not be published; therefore, formal papers and handouts are not requested of speakers or panel members. A URL containing released copies of the workshop presentations will be available to attendees following the workshop.

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.