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Morning Oral Presentations

Theme 1: EOR in Unconventionals

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): S. Khan, K. Ahmadi

Integrated Numerical Modeling of a Huff-n-Puff Pilot in Eagle Ford

C. Karacaer¹, P. Vajjha², E. Agartan¹, E. Hart², M. Herrin², C. Thompson², S. Bacho², C. Ozgen¹, P. Chapman², D. Bennett² (1. NITEC LLC; 2. Devon)

Design of Chemical EOR in Unconventional Reservoirs

J. Alvarez¹, M. Tagavifar², S. Doorwar¹, D. Vo², V. Dwarakanath², T. Malik², D. Zhou², J. Strickler², L. Mathis², S. Neal¹ (1. Chevron E&P; 2. Chevron Technical Center)

Theme 4: Fracture Characterization using DTS and DAS

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): O. Teran, M. Rauch, E. Arteaga

A Numerical Model for Analyzing Mechanical Slippage Effect on Cross-well Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Measurements During Fracturing

X. Song¹, G. Jin², X. Wan³, K. Wu¹ (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines; 3. University of North Dakota)

In-Well Stress Shadow and Near-wellbore Fracture Geometry Diagnosis Using High-resolution Distributed Strain Sensing via Rayleigh Frequency Shift

A. Srinivasan¹, D. M. Jurick², K. Haustveit³, G. Jin⁴, A. Guzik⁵, K. Wu¹ (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Neubrex Energy Services; 3. Devon Energy; 4. Colorado School of Mines; 5. Neubrex Co., Ltd)

Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Measurement during Preload: Analyzing Strain Responses for Effective Fracture Geometry Estimation in Hydraulic Fracture Test Site 1 Phase III

Q. Wang¹, K. Wu¹, G. Jin² (1. Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines)

Theme 3: Geological Drivers Behind Stimulated and Drainage Rock Volume: Observations, Lessons Learned, and Strategies for Assessment

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): M. Poole, T. Lupo, R. Pearson

Heterogeneous Geomechanical Properties Within the Austin Chalk: Implications for Natural Fractures and SRV

C. Zahm, R. Loucks (Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin)

Rock Fabric Not Principal Stress Dictates SRV: The Story of How a ~70 Year Old Discounted Data Point Still Plagues Our Industry and How True Triaxial Testing Finally Confirms It

G. Grasselli, M. G. Adams, A. Abdelaziz (Civil and Minerial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto)

Theme 6: Rock-Fluid Interactions

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): F. , W. Wang, D. Ooi

Rock and Fluid-based Correlation to Describe Surfactant Molecular Structure's Impact on Spontaneous Imbibition Experiments' Performance

A. Sarmah, I. Z. Ataceri, R. Vijapurapu, J. Zhang, H. Nasrabadi, D. Schechter (Texas A&M University)

Nanoindentation on Fluid-altered Shale and Implications for Proppant Embedment

Q. Li¹, C. Killeen¹, J. Trelewicz¹, W. Xiong^{2, 3} (1. Stony Brook University; 2. National Energy Technology Laboratory; 3. NETL Support Contractor)

Optimum Treatment and Reuse of Flowback and Produced Water: Selective Removal of Problematic Ions for Stability of Friction Reducers

H. Dehghanpour¹, M. Sadrzadeh², Y. Zhang*¹, W. Ali¹ (1. Petroleum Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton; 2. Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton)

Theme 7: Applications in Reserves Estimation and Production Forecasting I

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 6

Chair(s): Y. Liu, L. Luo, S. McEntyre

Data Driven Oil Production Prediction and Uncertainty Quantification for Unconventional Asset Development Planning Through Machine Learning

X. Ren¹, J. Yin³, F. Xiao¹, S. Miao¹, S. Lolla¹, C. Yao⁴, S. Lonnes², H. Sun¹, Y. Chen¹, J. S. Brown¹, J. Garzon², P. Pankaj² (1. ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; 2. XTO Energy Inc.; 3. Formerly of XTO Energy Inc.; 4. Formerly Intern of ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company)

Optimizing Shale Infill Development with AI: Child Well Meta Models

C. Connell¹, K. LaMotta¹, N. Chaudhary¹, M. Friedrich² (1. Petro.ai; 2. Driftwood Energy)

Predicting Hydrocarbon Production Behavior in Heterogeneous Reservoir Utilizing Deep Learning Models

F. Nath¹, S. Asish², H. R. Debi², M. Chowdhury³, Z. J. Zamora¹, S. Muñoz¹ (1. School of Engineering, Texas A&M International University; 2. School of Computing & Informatics, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; 3. Geoscience Department, Mississippi State University)

Theme 9: Reserves Implications and Type Well Profiles

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station A

Chair(s): A. Shen, P. Sainani, M. Althani

A New Approach to Apply Decline-Curve Analysis for Tight-Oil Reservoirs Producing Under Variable Pressure Conditions

L. Ruiz Maraggi¹, M. P. Walsh², L. W. Lake² (1. Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin; 2. Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin)

Introducing a New Workflow to Improve Water Production Forecasts for Unconventional Reservoirs

M. Han, X. Xie, S. Liu, J. Tan (Occidental Oil and Gas)

Bilinear Flow Analysis of Shale Gas Wells With Dynamic Hydraulic Fracture Conductivity

I. C. Aldana, I. Akkutlu (Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M)

Theme 8: Shale Facilities and Artificial Lift Optimization

10:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station B

Chair(s): P. Bandyopadhyay, A. Imqam, Q. Ji

Improving Artificial Lift Timing, Selection, and Operations Strategy Using a Physics Informed Data-driven Method

H. K. Zalavadia, M. Gokdemir, U. Sinha*, S. Sankaran (Xecta Digital Labs)

Surface Compression and PAGL: Increase and Extend Production for Shale Wells

O. Sayman¹, K. Jones², R. Hale², E. Pereyra³, C. Sarica³ (1. Plunger Dynamics; 2. DJR Energy; 3. University of Tulsa)

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Toe-Up Trajectory Inclination Angle and Gas Lift Rate Effect on Unconventional Oil Well Performance

Y. Khetib^{1, 2}, K. Ling¹, A. Aoun¹ (1. Petroleum Engineering, University of North Dakota; 2. Energy and Environmental Research Center)

Afternoon Oral Presentations

Theme 1: Completion Optimization I

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): A. Lerza, N. Lazreg

Max NPV Development Optimization Utilizing Multidisciplinary Approach, A Case Study From the Permian Basin, USA

I. H. Wang, J. Courtier, C. Garces (Subsurface, Ecopetrol Permian LLC)

A Montney Field Study Measuring the Impact of Completion Designs on Near and Far Field Fracture Geometry

K. O'Byrne, M. de Groot, D. Bonar, J. Tkachyk, S. Thiessen (Ovintiv, Calgary)

Theme 5: Diagnostics and Monitoring with Geomechanical Models I

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): J. Wang, K. Wu, F. Nath

Optimizing Completion Design to Improve Near-wellbore and Far-field Cluster Efficiency: Leveraging Downhole Data and Calibrated Physics-based Models

D. Gala¹, P. Pankaj¹, J. Kamps², J. Ryu², N. Choi², M. Zhang³, M. M. Sharma⁴ (1. ExxonMobil; 2. XTO Energy; 3. BP; 4. The University of Texas at Austin)

Reexamining In-situ Stress Interpretation Using Laboratory Hydraulic Fracturing Experiments

Z. Ye, A. Ghassemi (Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma)

Modeling of Fiber-optic Strain Response When Pumping Stops to Verify Potential Continuation of Fracture Extension

K. Ramos Gurjao¹, E. Gildin¹, R. Gibson², M. Everett³ (1. Petroleum Engineering , Texas A&M University; 2. Halliburton Energy Services; 3. Geology & Geophysics, Texas A&M University)

Theme 9: EUR and Performance Prediction: Decline Curve Analysis and Beyond

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): A. Jimenez, M. Rincones, F. Male

The Application of the Lognormal Cumulative Distribution Function (LCDF) for Time-rate Interpretation and Forecasting of Wells in Unconventional Reservoirs

D. Waters³, D. Symmons², D. Ilk², T. A. Blasingame¹ (1. Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M U.; 2. DeGolyer and MacNaughton; 3. Southwestern Energy)

Integrated Well Performance Analysis Methodology to Understand Production Performance and Identify Refracturing Candidates in Barnett Shale

E. Bryan¹, R. Richard¹, C. Holasek¹, N. Hosseinpour-Zonoozi¹, D. Ilk¹, C. Melvin², K. Eichinger², B. Rankosky², B. Ingalls², S. French², K. Day² (1. DeGolyer and MacNaughton; 2. BKV Corporation)

Early EUR Indicator for Permian Basin Unconventional Resources Based on Hourly Flowback Data

X. Xie, S. Liu, C. Leiker (Occidental Petroleum Corp)

Theme 8: Flow and Phase Behavior for Tight Oil and Shale Oil: Shale Reservoir Systems

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): F. Rasdi, H. Evans, A. Fallah, D. Benoit

PVT Correlations for Unconventional Reservoir Fluids - Bridging Lab and Field Applications

M. Cronin¹, E. C. Wanat², T. A. Blasingame³ (1. Upstream Research Company, ExxonMobil; 2. ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions; 3. Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M)

Injectivity-productivity Changes During Cyclic Well Operations for H2 Storage in Unconventional Reservoirs

M. Makhatova¹, C. Ozgen², E. Ozkan¹ (1. Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines; 2. NITEC LLC)

Hydrocarbon Phase Behavior Under Nanoconfinement and Shale-PVT Model Development

B. Jin, L. Li, H. Sun, D. Zhou (Chevron)

Theme 7: Applications in Reserves Estimation and Production Forecasting II

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 6

Chair(s): S. Matringe, X. Wu, C. Molina

Multi-modal Data-assisted Prediction and Analysis of Shale Gas Production Performance at Early Production Stage in Weirong Shale Gas Field, Sichuan Basin, China

T. Ye¹, X. Yitian¹, Y. Zhao², H. Cao², C. He², X. Tan*¹ (1. SINOPEC Exploration and Production Research Institute; 2. SINOPEC Southwest Petroleum Bureau Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Well Interference Detection Using Physics Informed Data-driven Model

U. Sinha, H. K. Zalavadia, S. Sankaran, Q. Ji, C. Chen (Xecta Digital Labs)

A Shapley Approach to Permian Rock Quality

E. Head, S. Sagriff, S. Pratt, B. Bernard (Enverus, Calgary)

Theme 7: Subsurface Characterization, Applied Case Studies, and Business Implementation

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station A

Chair(s): V. Bang, W. Zheng, C. Ozgen

Machine-learning Assisted Induced Seismicity Characterization and Forecasting of the Ellenburger Formation in Northern Midland Basin

N. Shumaker (Innovation Factori, SLB)

Machine-learning Facilitates Prediction of Geomechanical Properties Directly From SEM Images in Unconventional Plays

H. Yang, D. Devegowda*, M. Curtis, C. Sondergeld, C. Rai (University of Oklahoma)

Optimizing Production Potential of Unconventional Oil and Gas Wells: Insights From Statistical and Machine Learning Analysis of Well Spacing, Sequencing, and Landing Zone TVD Across Eleven North American Plays

H. Singh, C. Li, P. Cheng, H. Liu (CNPC USA)

Theme 5: Geomechanics in Lower Carbon

1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station B

Chair(s): Z. Wang, D. Yang, A. Johnson

Modeling of Fiber Optic Strain Responses to Shear Deformation of Fractures

R. Ratnayake, A. Ghassemi (School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering, University of Oklahoma)

3D Modeling and Analysis of the Utah FORGE Reservoir Stimulation

D. Kumar, A. Ghassemi, B. Liu (Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering , University of Oklahoma)

Experimental Evaluation of Cement Integrity on Exposure to CO2: Application to Geostorage

S. Mamoudou, M. Curtis, S. T. Dang, C. Rai, C. Sondergeld (Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, University of Oklahoma)

Theme 1: Completion Optimization II

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): C. Cipolla, B. Liang

Utilizing a Multidisciplinary Approach to Reservoir and Completion Optimization Within the Woodford Shale Play of the Arkoma Basin

S. C. Zagurski¹, S. Asbill¹, C. M. Smith², D. Leonard³, J. De la Garza⁴, T. Wood³, P. McColgan⁵, M. Smith², B. Leonard³, S. Bourgoyne⁴ (1. Foundation Energy Management; 2. Advanced Hydrocarbon Stratigraphy; 3. Protechnics/Core Lab; 4. Seismos; 5. McColgan Seismic Interpretation Service)

First Operator’s Tested Strategies in Vaca Muerta to Prevent EUR Degradation by Parent Child Effects

C. E. Sarhan², J. Gavilan¹, J. Pitz*² (1. Exploration, Pan American Energy; 2. Pan American Energy)

Theme 5: Hydraulic Fracture Modeling I

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): Y. Chen, A. Ghassemi, R. Safariforoshani

A Comprehensive Simulation Study of Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site 2 (HFTS-2): Part I - Modeling Pressure Dependent and Time Dependent Fracture Conductivity in Fully Calibrated Fracture and Reservoir Models

H. Li, J. Han, J. Tan, M. Jones, Y. Zhao, S. Esmaili, F. Bessa, V. Sahni, S. Pudugramam, S. Liu, Q. Li, J. Kessler (Occidental Petroleum)

Adaptive Time-stepping to Capture Induced Seismicity for Unconventional Reservoir Exploration

Z. Han, R. Younis (McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, University of Tulsa)

A Combined Discontinuous Galerkin / Cohesive Zone Model Numerical Simulator for Hydraulic Fracturing

S. Serebrinsky, M. Baldini, F. Castez, H. Celleri, I. Gallana, J. Gutiérrez, D. Smilovich (YPF Tecnología, Berisso)

Theme 3: How Do You Access the Acreage and Running Room? Tips and Knowledge Sharing of Geological Subsurface Characterization

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): D. Bassett, D. Hume, A. Keene

Predicting Facies Controls on Well Performance, Lea County NM

M. Maler¹, J. Eleson², A. Lewis³ (1. Enverus; 2. GeoIntegra Consulting, LLC; 3. Fairfield Geotechnologies)

Integrated Reservoir Study for Successful CO2 Storage Planning: An Alberta Case Study of Depleted Gas Pools, Current and Future Readiness

A. M. Renaud, B. J. Hancock (engineering, geoLOGIC systems ltd., Calgary)

Evaluating CO2 Storage Potential in Louisiana – An Analysis of the Entire Value Chain

G. Bain (Enverus, Calgary)

Theme 8: Case Studies and Methods in IOR/EOR and EGR

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): D. Riestenberg, K. Holan, J. Chen

Accelerating the Learning Curve: Driving Bottom-line Performance Through Rapid Fracture Diagnostics in Shale Gas Plays

J. Williams-Kovacs, D. Deryushkin (Subsurface Dynamics Inc., Calgary)

Modeling on Enhanced Gas Recovery and Evaluation CO2 Sequestration Capacity Under Different Mechanisms in Shale Gas Reservoirs

W. Li¹, Z. Dong¹, H. Pu², B. Hou¹ (1. Petroleum engineering, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xian; 2. Petroleum Engineering, University of North Dakota)

Molecular Simulation Study of the Competitive Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide and Methane in Organic Shale – Implication for Enhanced Gas Recovery

I. Gomaa, I. S. Araujo, Z. Heidari, D. Espinoza (Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 1: Asset Development, Optimization, Re-Complete Models, and Case Studies

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 6

Chair(s): A. Singh, A. Shen

Basin-scale Geologic Clustering for Delaware Basin Type Curve Area Delineation: Operator Workflows and Applications

J. Cassanelli¹, E. J. Wolfram² (1. Subsurface Characterization, Occidental Petroleum Corp; 2. Well Analysis and Design, Occidental Petroleum)

Hybrid Expandable Liner System: A Performance-enhancing, Cost-effective Alternative to Bullhead Refracturing

K. Eichinger¹, S. French¹, K. Day¹, J. Brady¹, R. Epperson¹, D. Leonard², B. Leonard² (1. BKV Corporation; 2. ProTechnics, Core Laboratories)

An Unconventional Approach to a Difficult-to-Develop Target: Application of Geomechanics and Clay Speciated Workflow to Successfully Drill the Wolfcamp D Formation in the Midland Basin

D. Brannan¹, C. L. Reynolds², S. Renaud³, R. Adams³, F. Bowman³ (1. Geosciences, CrownQuest Operating LLC; 2. Completions, CrownQuest Operating LLC; 3. Drilling, CrownQuest Operating LLC)

Theme 6: Reservoir Souring and Non-Hydrocarbon Gas

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station A

Chair(s): J. Adams, J. Brownlow, C. Barrie

In-situ H2S Source Origins and Occurrence in the Delaware Basin

Y. Wang, C. Pate, C. Martin, G. Zhang, Z. Poros, R. Tasrianto, J. Deserae, W. Whiteman, K. McLin, J. Dark, F. Esson, A. McCarthy (ConocoPhillips)

Geochemical Analyses and Modeling for H2S Risk Assessment at ConocoPhillips Montney Asset

Y. Song¹, E. Watt² (1. ConocoPhillips; 2. ConocoPhillips Canada, Calgary)

Laboratory Simulations of H2S Generation in the Bakken Petroleum System

A. Chakhmakhchev¹, B. Kurz¹, T. Nesheim², D. Miller¹, C. B. Grabanski¹, S. Biswas¹, M. Kurz¹, N. A. Azzolina¹, J. Sorensen¹ (1. EERC; 2. Wilson M. Laird Core & Sample Library, North Dakota Geological Survey)

Theme 1: Maximizing Development Value

3:20 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. | Exhibition Hall F, Station B

Chair(s): L. Baez, M. Rincones, Y. Gong

Optimizing Development of Stacked Reservoirs and Identifying Depleted Reservoir Intervals Using Geochemical Data

J. Bachleda², K. Call¹, D. Hardman¹, E. Montoya¹, M. Jin², J. Wu², F. Liu² (1. Diamondback Energy; 2. RevoChem LLC)

Acid Restimulation in Legacy Wolfcamp Wells Utilizing Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2). An Operator Case Study of Reservoir Conductivity and Near Wellbore Fracture System Reactivation

P. Dalamarinis¹, B. Smith², S. Fusselman¹ (1. DG Petro Oil and Gas; 2. Bosque Systems)

Use of Multiphase RTA to Evaluate Refracs in the Eagle Ford

S. Young², T. Stokes², M. Carlsen*¹ (1. Whitson AS; 2. Devon Energy)

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