Technical Program
Monday, 4 February
1300–1700
Waterway 1-4
Microseismic and Fracturing Technology
Session Chairpersons: Norman Warpinski, Pinnacle; Richard Sullivan, Anadarko Petroleum
This microseismic monitoring of hydraulic fracture treatments session will emphasize velocity model development, array design, microseismic mechanisms, and comparisons of surface and downhole results. Attendees will also discuss the correlations between production and microseismicity and between microseismicity and treatment pumping parameters that are helpful for interpreting microseismic results.
1300–1345 |
Keynote: Robin Pearson, Anadarko Petroleum |
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1345–1410 |
SPE-163866-MS |
Velocity Building for Microseismic Hydraulic Fracture Mapping in Isotropic and Anisotropic Media • J. Du, N.R. Warpinski, Pinnacle |
1410–1435 |
SPE-161965-MS |
Integrated Microseismic Monitoring for Field Optimization in the Marcellus Shale: A Case Study • C.W. Neuhaus, S. Williams-Stroud, C. Remington, W. Barker, MicroSeismic; K. Blair, G. Neshyba, T. McCay, Gastar Exploration |
1435–1500 |
SPE-163871-MS |
How Hydraulic Fractures Propagation Regime Affects Frequency Content of Microseismic Data • A. Dahi Taleghani, J. Lorenzo, Louisiana State University; J.H. Le Calvez, Schlumberger |
1530–1555 |
SPE-163834-MS |
Utilizing Hybrid Surface: Downhole Seismic Networks to Monitor Hydraulic Fracture Stimulations • A. Baig, T. Urbancic, ESG Canada; ESG Solutions; S. Bowman,G. Viegas, ESG Canada |
1555–1625 |
SPE-163843-MS |
Analyzing Production Data from Hydraulically Fractured Wells: the Concept of Induced Permeability Field • G. Fuentes-Cruz, E. Gildin, P.P. Valko, Texas A&M University |
1625–1650 |
SPE-163849-MS |
Investigation of Improved Conductivity and Proppant Applications in the Bakken Formation • B.A. Kurz, Energy and Environmental Research Center; D.D. Schmidt, Weatherford |
1300–1700
Waterway 5–8
Fracture Diagnostics
Session Chairpersons: Rick Gdanski, Shell; Jennifer Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines
This session discusses methods to understand fracture and shale characteristics based on pressure transient testing. This complex subject is approached from various viewpoints including interpretation methods, analysis formulations, and assignment of behavior to a particular property. Additional diagnostic interpretations are provided by tracer technology as well.
1300–1345 |
SPE-163863-MS |
Keynote: D.D. Cramer, ConocoPhillips |
1345–1410 |
SPE-163825-MS |
Interpretation of Closure Pressure in the Unconventional Montney Using PTA Techniques • R.V. Hawkes, Pure Energy Services; I. Anderson, Talisman; R.C. Bachman, Taurus Reservoir Solutions; P. McLellan, Talisman; T. Settari, University of Calgary |
1410–1435 |
SPE-163869-MS |
Revisiting the Before Closure Analysis Formulations in Diagnostic Fracturing Injection Test • H. Lamei, Halliburton; M.Y. Soliman, Texas Tech University; M. Shahri, Halliburton |
1435–1500 |
SPE-163819-MS |
Characterizing Hydraulic Fractures in Shale Gas Reservoirs Using Transient Pressure Tests • C. Wang, Colorado School of Mines; D.Y. Ding, IFPEN; Y. Wu, Colorado School of Mines |
1530–1555 |
SPE-163858-MS |
Net Pressure Trends—Is it Permeability, Complexity or just Fluid Response? A Workflow To Determine Stimulation Effectiveness in Naturally Fractured and Matrix-Based Permeability Reservoirs • L.V. Lehman, W. Al-Tailji, StrataGen Engineering; N. Northington, FracPro |
1555–1625 |
SPE-163847-MS |
Hydraulic Fracturing Simulation Case Study and Post Frac Analysis in the Haynesville Shale • M.J. Farinas, Shell International E&P; E.R. Fonseca, Shell International E&P |
1625–1650 |
SPE-163846-MS |
Evaluation of Horizontal Wells in the Eagle Ford Using Oil-Based Chemical Tracer Technology to Optimize Stimulation Design • J.D. Spencer, D. Bucior, Tracerco Technologies; R.D. Catlett, E. Lolon, Marathon Oil |
Tuesday, 5 February
0830–1230
Waterway 1-4
Horizontal Wells
Session Chairpersons: Ding Zhu, Texas A&M University; C. Mark Pearson, Liberty Resources
Horizontal drilling is now the focus of some 60% of rigs that are at work in the US as the role of multi-stage hydraulic fracturing of these wells has boosted initial rates and ultimate recovery. This session encompasses research on a variety of theoretical design issues for these wells together with field results from some of the leading applications of the technology.
0830–0915 |
Keynote: Mary van Domelen, Performance Technologies |
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0915–0940 |
SPE-163848-MS |
Competition Between Transverse and Axial Hydraulic Fractures in Horizontal Wells • B. Lecampion, S. Abbas, R. Prioul, Schlumberger Doll Research |
0940–1005 |
SPE-163860-MS |
Constraints on Simultaneous Growth of Hydraulic Fractures from Multiple Perforation Clusters in Horizontal Wells • A. Bunger, R.G. Jeffrey, X. Zhang, CSIRO Earth Science and Resource Engineering |
1005–1030 |
SPE-163856-MS |
Proppant Distribution in Multistage Hydraulic Fractured Wells: A Large-Scale Inside-Casing Investigation • F. Crespo, N. Kunnath Aven, J. Cortez, Halliburton; M. Soliman, Texas Tech University; A. Bokane, S. Jain, Y. Deshpande, Halliburton |
1100–1125 |
SPE-163857-MS |
Evolution of Horizontal Well Hydraulic Fracturing in the Granite Wash: Understanding Well Performance Drivers of a Liquids-Rich Anadarko Basin Formation • K. Srinivasan, B.K. Dean, Z.M. Azmi, Schlumberger |
1125–1150 |
SPE-163832-MS |
Fracture Propagation Direction and Its Application in Hydraulic Fracturing • X. Jin, S. Shah, University of Oklahoma |
1150–1220 |
SPE-163878-MS |
Evaluating the Impact of Mineralogy, Natural Fractures and In-Situ Stresses on Hydraulically-Induced Fracture System Geometry in Horizontal Shale Wells • C.K. Miller, D. Hamilton, S. Strum, G. Waters, T. Taylor, J.H. Le Calvez, Schlumberger |
0830–1230
Waterway 5–8
Fracture Conductivity—Modeling and Materials
Session Chairpersons: Harrold Brannon, Baker Hughes; Karen Olson, Southwestern Energy
Fractured well performance is known to be a strong function of the hydraulic fracture conductivity. This session includes conductivity modeling studies and new technologies directed to conductivity improvement.
0830–0915 |
Keynote: Bruce Meyer, Meyer and Associates |
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0915–0940 |
SPE-163851-MS |
Proppant Placement Using Alternate-Slug Fracturing • S. Malhotra, E.R. Lehman, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas |
0940–1005 |
SPE-163876-MS |
Optimum Fluid and Proppant Selection for Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Gas Reservoirs: A Parametric Study Based on Fracturing-to-Production Simulations • C. Cohen, C. Abad, X. Weng, K.W. England, A. Phatak, O. Kresse, O.V. Nevvonen, V. Lafitte, P. Abivin, Schlumberger |
1005–1030 |
SPE-163839-MS |
Laboratory Measurement of Hydraulic Fracture Conductivities in the Barnett Shale • J. Zhang, A. Kamenov, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill, Texas A&M University |
1100–1125 |
SPE-163818-MS |
Self-Suspending Proppant • R.P. Mahoney, D. Soane, K. Kincaid, Soane Energy; P.M. Snider, Marathon Oil Company |
1125–1150 |
SPE-163836-MS |
On the Mechanisms of Channel Fracturing • A.V. Medvedev, K. Yudina, M.K. Panga, C.C. Kraemer, A.A. Pena, Schlumberger |
1150–1220 |
SPE-163841-MS |
Theoretical and Numerical Simulation of Herschel-Bulkley Fluid Flow in Propped Fractures • L. Ouyang, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill, Texas A&M University |
Alternate |
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SPE-163824-MS |
Development and Use of High TDS Recycled Produced Water for Crosslinked Gel-Based Hydraulic Fracturing • R.A. LeBas, P. Lord, Halliburton; D. Luna, XTO Energy; T. Shahan, Halliburton |
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1400–1730
Waterway 1–4
Case Histories
Session Chairpersons: Klaas Van Gijtenbeek, Halliburton; Martin Rylance, BP Exploration
Fracturing of shale and unconventional resources relies heavily on the use of specific case history interpretations, but has yet to fully exploit the statistical data available to its fullest extent. The papers presented within this session attempt to demonstrate approaches to use such data, including completion and stimulation techniques, in the optimization of hydrocarbon production from example reservoirs and plays and will be a high-quality reference point for further consideration.
1400–1440 |
Keynote: Ray Walker, Range Resources |
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1440–1505 |
SPE-163852-MS |
Application of Multivariate Analysis and Geographic Information Systems Pattern-Recognition Analysis to Production Results in the Bakken Light Tight Oil Play • R. Lafollette, G. Izadi, M. Zhong, Baker Hughes |
1505–1530 |
SPE-163875-MS |
Analysis of U.S. Hydraulic Fracturing Design Trends • C.J. Robart, PacWest Consulting Partners; M. Ruegamer, Kingsfield Consulting; Y. Yang, PacWest Consulting Partners |
1600–1625 |
SPE-163827-MS |
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Creating Hydraulic Fracture Complexity in the Bakken Central Basin • C.M. Pearson, L. Griffin, C.A. Wright, Liberty Resources; L. Weijers, Liberty Oilfield Services |
1625–1650 |
SPE-163844-MS |
Production Review of Current Stimulation Techniques in the Jonah Field • M.L. Paterniti, D.P. Kundert, M. Ramurthy, D.P. Craig, Halliburton |
1650–1715 |
SPE-163815-MS |
Case History: Production Results From Partial Monolayer Proppant Fracture Treatments in the Pictured Cliffs Formation Horizontal Wells of San Juan Basin • M. Ramurthy, Halliburton Energy Services; P.W. Sanchez, Energen Resources |
1400–1730
Waterway 5–8
Modeling
Session Chairpersons: Xiaowei Weng, Schlumberger; Mukul Sharma, University of Texas
With increasing complexity in fracturing operations involving horizontal well multi-stage completions, as well as more complex and heterogeneous unconventional reservoirs, the ability to model hydraulic fracturing process becomes increasingly challenging. The papers in this session attempt to address some of these complexities in fracture modeling, such as complex fracture propagation, stress shadowing, coupling of fracture propagation and reservoir flow, effect of fluid imbibition, and effect of 3D heterogeneity on acid fracturing.
1400–1440 |
SPE-163821-MS |
Keynote: John Olson, University of Texas |
1440–1505 |
SPE-163840-MS |
Acid Fracturing: Fully 3D Simulation and Performance Prediction • C.V. Oeth, A.D. Hill, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University |
1505–1530 |
SPE-163814-MS |
Prediction of SRV and Optimization of Fracturing in Tight Gas and Shale Using a Fully Elasto-plastic Coupled Geomechanical Model • M. Nassir, A. Settari, R. Wan, University of Calgary |
1600–1625 |
SPE-163829-MS |
Development of the Brittle Shale Fracture Network |
1625–1650 |
SPE-163850-MS |
Development of a Three-Dimensional Three-Phase Fully Coupled Numerical Simulator for Modeling Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in Tight Gas Reservoirs • M. Zeinijahromi, J.Y. Wang, T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State University |
1650–1715 |
SPE-163867-MS |
Fluid Selection for Energized Fracture Treatments • KL. Ribeiro, M. Sharma, University of Texas |
Wednesday, 6 February
0830–1130
Waterway 1–4
Completions
Session Chairpersons: Dan Hill, Texas A&M University; Michael Conway, Stim-Lab
Multi-stage horizontal completions impact all aspects of asset development. This session will focus on issues such as methodologies to improve the cycle time for stimulation with different stage diversion techniques and potential stress alterations during the primary treatment and subsequent in-field development programs.
0830–0915 |
Keynote: Martin Rylance, BP |
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0915–0940 |
SPE-163820-MS |
A Comparison of Proppant Placement, Well Performance, and Estimated Ultimate Recovery Between Horizontal Wells Completed with Multi-Cluster Plug & Perf and Hydraulically Activated Frac Ports in a Tight Gas Reservoir • L. Castro, C. Bass, A. Pirogov, Baker Hughes; S. Maxwell, Newfield Exploration Company |
0940–1005 |
SPE-163842-MS |
Cemented Multi-Stage Sleeve Completion Improves Efficiency of Fracture-Stimulation in an Eagle Ford Shale Well • G.W. Adcock, Sanchez Oil and Gas; B. Wellhoefer, S.R. Daher, E. Fruge, Halliburton |
1005–1030 |
SPE-163816-MS |
Evolution of Drilling and Completions in the Slave Point to Optimize Economics • N.B. Lerner, B. Schaab, J. Garcia, D. Bianco, S. Thomas, J. Thompson, Penn West Exploration; J. Hollan, Packers Plus Energy Services |
1030–1055 |
SPE-163835-MS |
Using Computational Fluid Dynamics to Accurately Determine Ball Drop Times and Velocities in Fracturing Systems • C. De Mas, M. Pitts, Maersk Oil UK; D. Jamieson, Prospect Flow Solutions |
1055–1120 |
SPE-163855-MS |
Asset Development Drivers in the Bakken and Three Forks • B.V. Cherian, Schlumberger; C.M. Nichols, Continental Resources; M.L. Panjaitan, J.K. Krishnamurthy, J. Sitchler, Schlumberger |
0830–1130
Waterway 5–8
Performance
Session Chairpersons: Carl Montgomery, NSI Technologies; Sami Haidar, Fracture Technologies
The final goal of any hydraulic fracturing treatment is to maximize the performance and ultimate return of the well. This session is focused on that goal, and includes as keynote address the impact of liquid loading within hydraulic fractures on the final well performance, and papers forecasting performance in shale gas, new methods of production decline analysis for hydraulically fractured wells, thermal effects on hydraulic fracturing efficiency and a method for increasing fracture conductivity by placing proppant outside the pay.
0830–0915 |
Keynote: Bob Wattenbarger, Texas A&M University |
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0915–0940 |
SPE-163837-MS |
Impact of Liquid Loading in Hydraulic Fractures on Well Productivity • S. Agrawal, M. Sharma, University of Texas |
0940–1005 |
SPE-163870-MS |
Comparison of Various Deterministic Forecasting Techniques in Shale Gas Reservoirs • K. Joshi, Texas A&M University; W.J. Lee, University of Houston |
1005–1030 |
SPE-163833-MS |
Production Forecasting of Hydraulically Fractured Conventional Low Permeability and Unconventional Reservoirs Linking the More Detailed Fracture and Reservoir Parameters • L. Sierra, Halliburton; M.J. Mayerhofer, Pinnacle Technologies |
1030–1055 |
SPE-163872-MS |
Thermal Reactivation of Microfractures and Its Potential Impact on Hydraulic Fractures Efficiency • A. Dahi Taleghani, Louisiana State University; J.E. Olson, University of Texas; W. Wang, Louisiana State University |
1055–1120 |
SPE-163877-MS |
Proppant Outside the Pay: A Process to Potentially Increase Fracture Flow Capacity, Post-Frac Production and Net Revenue Hydraulic Fracturing • R.W. Veatch, Software Enterprises; C.E. Cooke, Burleson Cooke Law Firm |
