Agenda

Monday, April 04

07:00 - 08:00
07:00 - 08:00
08:00 - 08:15
08:15 - 10:00
Session 1: Start-Up: The Downturn - What Have We Learned and Other Silver Linings?
Session Chairpersons Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University; James Ewert, IHS Markit
10:00 - 10:30
10:30 - 12:00
Session 2: SPE Data Repository - Learnings and Insights
Session Chairpersons James Ewert, IHS Markit; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; John Boden, SPE
Presentations

What's in the Repository
John Boden, SPE and Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton

Webinar Highlights

Open Discussion --- How Can We Add cases to This Webinar?

Open Discussion --- How Do We Share Data in the Community?

Open Discussion --- How Do We Make This Useful?

12:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 15:00
Session 3: Case Studies 1
Session Chairpersons Alejandro Lerza, Chevron; Neha Bansal, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; James Ewert, IHS Markit; Mariano Suarez, YPF Argentina; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University

These case histories provide examples of innovative applications of well performance analysis in various unconventional reservoirs (including Bakken, Duvernay and Vaca Muerta). The intent of these sessions is to assess theoretical considerations and practical applications which should ultimately provide insights into "What works?" "What's critical?" "What are the next steps?"  These sessions provide a unique venue for discussions related to the current application and future potential of RTA/PTA methods, as well as how RTA/PTA methods and results can be implemented into integrated asset management workflows.

 

Presentations

Case Study of Well Interference in the Haynesville
Chad Jongeling, Chesapeake

Performance Validation of Completion Designs
Jimmy Cooper, Chevron

Practical Application and Field Examples of RTA for Flowback Troubleshooting, Data QC and Identifying End of Linear Flow Regimes
Adrian Morales, Magnolia Oil and Gas

15:00 - 15:30
15:30 - 17:00
Session 4: Data Driven Methods for Well Performance Analysis: New Approaches and Limitations
Session Chairpersons John Boden, SPE; Baosheng Liang, Chevron; Birol Dindoruk, University of Houston; Vincent Artus, Kappa Engineering

The recent wave of data analysis and machine learning has attracted attentions in industries and academia.  This session tries to capture some views related to rate transient flow and well performance analsyis.

 

Presentations

Automated RTA Workflow and Application
Darryl Fenwick, Kappa Engineering

Using Machine Learning To Understand Well Performance Drivers and Inform Decisions with Data
Scott McEntyre, Novi Labs

Bayesian Probabilistic Rate-Pressure Deconvolution by use of Hamiltonian Monte Carlo
David Fulford, ARM Energy

17:00 - 18:30

Tuesday, April 05

07:00 - 08:00
08:00 - 09:30
Session 5: Multiphase Challenges in RTA/PTA
Session Chairpersons Erdal Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines; Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; Birol Dindoruk, University of Houston


 

Presentations

Multiphase MB Analysis Without Relative Permeability Curves
Narayan Nair, Coterra Energy

What if my PVT's Wrong or Not Properly Accommodated
Erdal Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines; Birol Dindoruk, University of Houston; James Ewert, IHS Markit

Simple Estimation of SRV and EUR in Multiphase, Heterogenous Systems
Vincent Artus, Kappa Engineering

09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:30
Session 6: Novel Methods for Production Forecasting
Session Chairpersons Neha Bansal, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; Bertrand Theuveny, Schlumberger; Tyler Conner, Devon

Accurate production forecasting is an essential task and accompanies the overall process of reservoir development. With the limitations of traditional approaches to make rapid predictions in unconventional reservoirs, the industry has been exploring robust forcasting methodlogies. In this session we will discuss applicability of rate intergral analysis and deconvolution in improving our current workflows.

Presentations

Simple Concepts in Fractional Dimension RTA
Jorge Acuna, Consultant

The Utilization of the “Rate-Integral” to Assist with Decline Curve Analysis of Poor-Quality Unconventional Time-Rate Data
Eric Bryan, DeGolyer and MacNaughton

A Rate-(Pseudo)Pressure Deconvolution Technique Improves Rate-Time Model’s Production History Matches and Forecasts of Tight-Oil and Shale Gas Wells
Leopoldo Ruiz-Maraggi, University of Texas at Austin

11:30 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:30
Session 7: Case Studies 2
Session Chairpersons Alejandro Lerza, Chevron; Neha Bansal, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; James Ewert, IHS Markit; Mariano Suarez, YPF Argentina; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University

These case histories provide examples of innovative applications of well performance analysis in various unconventional reservoirs (including Bakken, Duvernay and Vaca Muerta). The intent of these sessions is to assess theoretical considerations and practical applications which should ultimately provide insights into "What works?" "What's critical?" "What are the next steps?"  These sessions provide a unique venue for discussions related to the current application and future potential of RTA/PTA methods, as well as how RTA/PTA methods and results can be implemented into integrated asset management workflows.

Presentations

Data Driven Production Forecasting Method for the Bakken
Alisha Dunn, Hess

Integrated Modeling Approach to Vaca Muerta Type Curve Generation: Coupled Reservoir Simulation, Rate-Transient Analysis, Multi-Segment Arps Regression, Statistical EUR Aggregation
Peter Zannitto, Shell

Measurement Diagnostics for Modern Well Testing: A Permian Basin Case Study
Darryl Tompkins, RevoTesting

14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
Session 8: What Answer Do You Want From PTA/RTA/DCA?
Session Chairpersons Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; Alejandro Lerza, Chevron; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University ; David Craig, Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation; Erdal Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Working on the cutting edge of technology, what are the current boundaries and innovative use cases of RTA. How can the Field Trials of Novel Advancements in RTA/PTA that utilizes techniques recently propsed from theory to practice expand the current horizons.

Presentations

Know Your Limitations!
Erdal Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines

Know Your Flow Regime?
Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton

What's it Going to Take to Advance PTA/RTA/DCA Technologies?
Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University

 

17:00 - 19:00

Wednesday, April 06

07:00 - 08:00
08:00 - 09:30
Session 9: RTA/PTA in Reservoir Management/Field Development
Session Chairpersons David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; Tyler Conner, Devon; Johannes Alvarez, Chevron; Mariano Suarez, YPF Argentina

Advancing the understanding of Reservoir Management and Field Development Plans aided by the use of RTA/PTA. Where development choices are guided by physics based observations to maximize recovery and value from the reservoir.

 

Presentations

Generating EUR Type Curves with Downhole Permanent Gauges – A Bakken Case Study
Lawrence Camilleri, Camilleri & Associates SAS

Maximizing Project in the Vaca Muerta Formation By Improving Reservoir Understanding
Alejandro Lerza, Chevron

Parent Protection Program – A Pre-Load Technique Utilizing RTA Workflow
Jerrod Ryan, Chesapeake

09:30 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:30
Session 10: Case Studies 3
Session Chairpersons Alejandro Lerza, Chevron; Neha Bansal, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; James Ewert, IHS Markit; Mariano Suarez, YPF Argentina; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University

These case histories provide examples of innovative applications of well performance analysis in various unconventional reservoirs. The intent of these sessions is to assess theoretical considerations and practical applications which should ultimately provide insights into "What works?" "What's critical?" "What are the next steps?"  These sessions provide a unique venue for discussions related to the current application and future potential of RTA/PTA methods, as well as how RTA/PTA methods and results can be implemented into integrated asset management workflows.

 

Presentations

Linking Completion Design to EUR through the LFP
Jessi Miller, Chesapeake

Reservoir Depletion and Stress Alteration From DFIT Data for Shale and Tight Development
Xinghui Liu, Chevron

Using RTA to Optimize Completion and Well Spacing in a Liquids Rich Play
Dave Anderson, Saga Wisdom

11:30 - 13:00
11:30 - 13:00
Session 11: We Don't Need no Stinkin' RTA (Darcy's Dead)
Session Chairpersons Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University; David Jones, Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Darcy's dead, long live Darcy. What are the new physics that govern the fundementals of data led observations. Do they provide differential understanding or can current equations workflows be re-written to address the limitiations of current RTA/PTA solutions.

Presentations

Erdal Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines

Rodolfo Camacho, UNAM

Birol Dindoruk, University of Houston

14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
Session 12: Closure Discussions and Recommendations for Future Work
Session Chairpersons Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University; Dilhan Ilk, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; James Ewert, IHS Markit