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Global Hydraulic Fracturing Evolution at the Forefront of the SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition - The Way Ahead

The second edition of the SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition took place in Oman after a very well-received first edition. The event focused on current and upcoming hydraulic fracturing technologies, using experiences and best practices from fracture-stimulated wells, and sharing global learning.
Keynote Speaker’s Message
"The continuous advancement of the design and execution of multiple fracturing stages in both vertical and horizontal wells has provided more cost-effective and efficient means of accessing and producing hydrocarbons that were out of commercial and technical reaches in the past."
Salim Al-Aufi
Undersecretary, Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Sultanate of Oman
80%
spent up to 5 hours on the exhibition floor
84%
rated the networking as good to excellent
86%
would recommend event to others in their field
86%
rated technical content as good to excellent
*Based on the attendee survey report from 2018.
Ali Al Gheithy
2018 Conference Chair
Petroleum Engineering Director
PDO
“The conference is important to our region as it is a key enabler for us to open many opportunities of oil and gas, similar to what we have seen in U.S.A and North America.The change of technology, innovation and improvement open up a lot on non-commercial volumes in the U.S, and that was a big motivation to say how can we bring that technology to the Middle East.”
Watch What Experts Said About the Previous Edition
The first edition of the SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference received highly positive reactions from industry experts and professionals.