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Morning Oral Presentations

Eagle Ford Parent Well Frac Hit (Frac Driven Interaction) Impact Characterization, Prediction, and Mitigation
Y. Liu, L. Luo, S. Naiser, G. Sylvester, M. Ramirez Medina, J. Zhang, D. Song, G. Evans, P. Howard, D. Thom, B. Hu, T. Mian (ConocoPhillips)
Restricting Adverse Fracture Driven Interactions Through Completion Optimization and Active Guidance: Case Studies From the Southern Delaware Basin
K. D. Brady1, B. Atwell*1, J. Becerril3, K. Wutherich2 (1. Geoscience, Gordy Oil; 2. Drill2Frac; 3. ShearFrac)
Field Application of a Novel Multi-resolution Multi-well Unconventional Reservoir Simulation: History Matching and Parameter Identification
J. Fu1, H. Chen1, C. Yao1, S. Sakaida1, E. Kerr2, A. C. Johnson2, A. Datta-Gupta1, D. Zhu1, D. Hill1 (1. Petroleum Engineering Department, Texas A&M University; 2. SM Energy)
Physics Informed Data-driven Models for Discovery of Flow Physics and Forecasts in Unconventional Reservoirs
H. K. Zalavadia, U. Sinha, S. Sankaran (Xecta Digital Labs)
How Much Data is Needed to Create Accurate PDP Forecasts?
A. Lim, A. Cui*, T. Cross (Novi Labs)
Application of Seismic Super Resolution to Improve Drilling ,Planning, and Risk Mitigation in the Delaware Basin
R. Tasrianto, C. Li, A. Sena (GGRE, ConocoPhillips)
Integrated Workflows for Drilling Optimization and Enhanced Production
J. Heller1, V. Anantharamu*1, A. Lewis2, B. Karr2, R. Bianco3 (1. Ikon Science; 2. Fairfield Geotechnologies; 3. Fasken Oil and Ranch)
Extracting High Fidelity Geological Information From 3D Seismic and Well Data
M. Rauch (TGS)
Reservoir Mechanisms of Unconventional Gas Injection EOR; Insights From Field Trials in the Eagle Ford
D. Haddad, H. Long, R. Agrawal, H. Kumar (ConocoPhillips)
Feasibility of CO2 Storage in Depleted Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs: Capacity, Microscale Mechanism, Injectivity, Fault Stability, and Monitoring
S. Peng, L. Ruiz Maraggi, S. Bhattacharya, K. Yut, T. P. McMahon, M. Haddad (Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin)
Reservoir Modeling in Tight Rocks Using Computational Stratigraphy to Capture Stratigraphic Architecture and Heterogeneity: Examples From the Wolfcamp of the Delaware Basin
S. Khan1, R. D. Wilson2, T. Sun2, L. Li2 (1. Mid Continent Business Unit - Asset Development, Chevron; 2. Chevron Technical Center)
Submarine Lobe Deposits of the Permian Wolfcamp XY Formation (Central Delaware Basin, Texas): High-resolution Core Study Relating Chemofacies to Reservoir Quality
S. H. Putri1, Z. Jobe1, L. Wood1, J. Melick*2, M. French1, K. Pfaff1 (1. Geology, Colorado School of Mines; 2. BPX Energy Inc.)
Geomechanical Complexity Associated With Sub-seismic Fold Structures in a Horizontal Well
D. A. Moronkeji1, W. Wu2, R. Hillier1, C. Wolfe3 (1. Petrophysics, APA Corporation; 2. DC&W Performance, APA Corporation; 3. Reservoir Technical Services - North America, Baker Hughes)
Mechanical Characterization, Anisotropy, and Failure Pattern of Unconventional Reservoirs for Wellbore Stability and Fracture Enhancement
A. Abdelaziz, K. Aboayanah, M. G. Adams, G. Grasselli (University of Toronto, Toronto)
Chemically Enhance Hydraulic Fracturing by Maintaining Proppant and Formation Integrity
S. Lu, K. Smith (SciDev)
Comparison of Numerical LDAR Assessment Methods in Methane Detection Technologies
S. Zhang, V. Jayaram, A. Lazarus, E. Qian*, S. Sridharan (Pioneer Natural Resources)
Integrated Completions Analytics Through Automated Real-Time Activity Detection In Fracturing And Wireline Operations
B. Coskuner, M. Kamyab, S. Yalamarty, P. Dharwadkar, N. Khashab, R. Schick, M. Lowder (Corva AI, LLC.)
Application of Combined Statistics, Machine Learning, and Game Theory Approach for Shale Gas Production Performance Evaluation: Insights of Frac-hit Timing and Severity
Y. Pan1, C. Zhang2, D. Ren2, W. Ma3 (1. PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, Beijing; 2. PetroChina Company Limited; 3. Texas A&M University)
Updated Formation Maps Provide Greater Detail for the Stacked Unconventional Plays of the Permian Basin (Midland Basin)
O. H. Popova, G. Long (DOE EIA)
Predicting Facies, Rock, and Geomechanical Properties Using Convolutional Neural Networks: A Case Study From an Unconventional Shale Reservoir
T. Holden, R. Kurian, M. Ibrahim, D. Hampson, J. Downton (Geosoftware LLC)
A Robust Workflow to Characterize Uncertainties of a Horizontal Well Pad: Multi-well History Matching for Unconventional Reservoirs
C. Liu1, C. Chang2, X. Wang2, W. Yu*3, N. Li3, J. Miao3, K. Sepehrnoori1 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. PetroChina Southwest Oil & Gas Field Company; 3. SimTech LLC)
Physics-based and Data-driven Production Forecasting in Eagle Ford Shale
W. Saputra1, T. W. Patzek2, C. Torres-Verdin1 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)
Application of Fractional Dimension RTA to Gas Wells in Haynesville Including Parent-child Effects
J. A. Acuna (J Acuna Consulting, LLC)
Pressure Buildup Interpretation in Unconventional Wells
J. A. Acuna (J Acuna Consulting, LLC)
Operational Application of Chow Pressure Group Methodology in the Midland Basin and Resulting Development Impact
Z. Petter, C. Warren, R. Paz, J. Bacon, A. Carter, B. Stang, M. D. Rincones (ConocoPhillips)
Optimizing Field Development Across Northern Delaware Basin for the Wolfcamp C
M. D. Rincones, I. Perez, J. Dark, A. Dutta, A. Wilkinson, Y. Wang, S. Bey, J. Hanzel, B. Biurchieva, P. Hoang (ConocoPhillips)
“A Shift or Not a Shift?” That Was the Question: Robust Qualification and Testing of Available “Unlimited” Frac Sleeve Systems Yield Varied Results
E. R. Davis1, J. Constantine1, M. L. White1, M. Watson3, 4, N. R. Zwarich2, 1, M. Nozaki2, 1, M. M. Ferris5, 1, M. E. Woodard2, 1, M. Schinnour4, K. Metzgar2 (1. Global Wells, ConocoPhillips; 2. Wells, ConocoPhillips; 3. Wells, ConocoPhillips Permian; 4. Wells, ConocoPhillips Canada, Calgary; 5. Wells, ConocoPhillips Norway, Tananger)
Optimization of the Proppant Placement Through the Perforations in Multistage Hydraulic Fracturing: A Laboratory-scale Experimental Investigation
N. Mouedden (Petroleum Engineering, University of North Dakota)
Conductive and Propped Networks of Induced Hydraulic Fractures and Reactivated Fracture Networks - Evidence From the HFTS-1 In Situ Experiments
W. Dershowitz1, 2, M. Gross3 (1. GeoFractal LLC; 2. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Washington; 3. Earth & Environmental Sciences Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Advanced Dual-porosity and Dual-permeability Model for Tight Rock Integrated Primary Depletion and Enhanced Oil Recovery Simulation
D. Yang, T. Do, C. Yang, H. Sun, K. Ramsaran, X. Shi, D. Zhou, L. Mathis (Chevron Technology Center)
Complex Structural Domains and Their Impact on the Design of Development Plans. Case Study Vaca Muerta Fm. in a Shale Oil Core Area, Neuquén Basin, Argentina
J. E. Bouhier, F. J. Vittore, C. Bernhardt, M. F. Rincon (Desarrollo NOC, YPF SA, Buenos Aires)
An Integrated Approach to Building a 3D Discrete Fracture Network Model of an Unconventional Naturally Fractured Reservoir, Kuwait
M. D. Pichardi Hernandez1, R. Altman2, G. S. Padhy1, A. Sadhu3, P. Sangani2, A. Mohammad1, T. Al Rashidi1, P. Shukla*4 (1. Field Development, Kuwait Oil Company; 2. SLB; 3. AspenTech; 4. SLB)
Evaluating the Potential of the World-Class Najmah Unconventional Reservoir: Collaborative Approach to Design a Pilot Well
M. A. Al-Bahar1, T. Al-Adwani1, V. Suresh1, N. Al-Ostad1, A. Al-Rukaibi*1, A. H. Al-Najjar1, V. Caicedo2, G. Robinson2, T. He2, R. Johnston2, N. Hosseinpour-Zonoozi2 (1. Kuwait Oil Company; 2. DeGolyer & MacNaughton)
Case Study: Surfactant EOR Improves Oil Recovery in Eagle Ford Declined Unconventional Well
I. Z. Ataceri1, W. Saputra1, A. Bagareddy1, M. H. Elkady1, D. Schechter1, G. W. Haddix2, V. Brock2, K. Raney2, C. Strickland2, G. Morris3 (1. Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M University; 2. Third Wave Production LLC; 3. Auterra Operating)
A Systematic Laboratory and Model-based Surfactant Screening Workflow for Enhanced Recovery via Wettability Alteration in the Eagle Ford
J. Jweda, R. Bone, H. El-Sobky, V. Nguyen, P. Carman, H. Long, W. Beveridge, L. Warren, R. Bonnie, T. Jiang, A. MacMillan, K. McLin (ConocoPhillips)

Afternoon Oral Presentations

Mechanistic Understanding and Data-driven Prediction of Liquid Loading in Long-lateral Oil Wells in Unconventional Reservoirs
X. Zhang1, A. Kumar2, T. Nahhas2, W. Manfoumbi2, C. Frazier2, G. Chomchalerm1, Y. Chen1, I. Tanwattana1, T. Toth1, H. Sun1, A. Shinn2, P. Xu1 (1. ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering; 2. ExxonMobil Upstream Company)
Deep Learning Models for Methane Emissions Identification and Quantification
I. Jahan, M. Mehana, B. Ahmmed, J. E. Santos, D. O’Malley, H. Viswanathan (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
Screening and Ranking of Refractured Well Candidates: Insights From Performance Analysis of 14 Unconventional Plays Using Machine Learning Approach
C. Velasquez, H. Tabatabaie (Data science, S&P Global Commodity Insights)
Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of Unconventional Well Stacking and Interference
S. Rivera, Y. Shin (Occidental Petroleum)
Multi-well, Multiphase Flowing Material Balance without Relative Permeability Curves
M. Carlsen1, C. H. Whitson1, 2, L. Thompson1, B. Ruddick1 (1. Whitson AS; 2. NTNU)
Analysis of Parent-child Effects with Fractional Dimension Rate Transient Analysis in Unconventional Wells
J. A. Acuna (J Acuna Consulting, LLC)
A Novel Choke Management Evaluation Workflow Using Realistic Hydraulic Fracture Conductivity Distribution and Embedded Discrete Fracture Model for Deep Shale Reservoirs
C. Liu2, W. Yu*1, K. Sepehrnoori2 (1. SimTech LLC; 2. UT Austin)
Optimizing Completions by Enhancing Near-field Connectivity and Mitigating Stress Shadowing in Real-time via Acoustic Based Workflow
M. Khan1, J. Alsup2, N. Crawford1, J. Kroschel1 (1. Seismos; 2. Rio Oil and Gas II, LLC)
Geomechanics Modeling of Strain-based Pressure Estimates: Insights From Distributed Fiber Optic Strain Measurements
W. Ma1, K. Wu1, G. Jin2 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Department of Geophysics, Colorado School of Mines)
Field Development Optimization in Midland Basin: An Integrated Multi-disciplinary Approach
A. Wilkinson, B. Kolb, M. Neely, J. Jweda, C. Warren, T. Sparks, M. D. Rincones, K. Snidow (ConocoPhillips)
Modeling the Unconventional Way: A Novel Midland Basin Case Study on How to Simulate Shale Reservoir Production Without Altering Stimulated Fracture Geometries
C. L. Reynolds1, D. Brannan2 (1. Completions, CrownQuest Operating, LLC; 2. Geosciences, CrownQuest Operating, LLC)
Can Transient High Gamma Ray Be Used to Observe Phase Behavior and Fluid Transport in Unconventional Reservoirs?
T. P. O'Sullivan (Vapor Condensation Technologies LLC)
Precise Determination of Reservoir Fluids in Jurassic Kerogen From Pressurized Cores: Challenges to Success
K. Nguyen1, R. Al Morakhi1, M. Dasma1, M. F. Shehab El Dein1, N. Al-Mutairi1, N. K. Verma1, R. Quttainah1, J. Ashby2, C. Verret2, C. Rilling2, D. Wunsch3, T. Rothenwänder3, E. Anders3, T. Deutrich3, P. Mukherjee4, J. Ramoin*2, J. Antia2, M. Janem5 (1. Kuwait Oil Company; 2. Corelab; 3. Corsyde, Berlin; 4. MEOFS; 5. Reservoir Group/Corpro)
Remote Monitoring of Stage Performance From Zonal Returns of Nanoparticle Tracers to Surface with Flowback, Deployed via Shaped Charges with Meta Materials Integrated in Its Liner
T. Roy1, K. Ben Naceur1, C. Harrison2, J. Shelton2, K. Jones3, I. Hekes3, H. Ardic1, I. Roy1 (1. DAMORPHE INC.; 2. Harrison Jet Guns; 3. NexTier Completion Solutions)
Leveraging Reservoir and Fracture Modeling to Optimize Well Landing, Spacing, and Completion Size in the DJ Basin
J. Junca-Laplace1, J. Dunn1, K. Ramsaran1, J. Vargas1, D. Brown2, H. McKenna2 (1. Chevron; 2. Chevron)
Assessing the Potential of Three Assets: From Exploration to Development a Multidisciplinary Integration Case
F. Gonzalez Tomassini, V. Lazzari, J. P. Palacio, M. Frydman, J. Fernandez, M. Vítolo, A. Moler, I. Lanusse Noguera (Phoenix Global Resources, Buenos Aires)
A Geomechanics and Pore Pressure Informed Stage Level Optimization Case Study for Unconventional, Infill Development in the Powder River Basin
J. Mazza1, J. Kegel2, S. Van Delinder2, T. Hewett2, B. Emborsky1, S. Patrick1 (1. Fracture ID; 2. Ballard Petroleum Holdings)
A Success Story: Screening and Optimizing Refracs in the Eagle Ford
G. Fowler1, J. Zaghloul2, D. Jones2, L. Hall-Wiist2, D. Hopson2, S. Allen2, M. Picone3, A. Morales3, M. Marongiu Porcu3, M. McClure1, D. Ratcliff1 (1. ResFrac; 2. Chesapeake Energy; 3. Independent)
Refrac and Re-complete Whole History in the North Dakota: Determining Detailed Type and Sub-type of Refrac and Incremental Production
T. Leshchyshyn (FracKnowledge, Calgary)
Improved Oil Saturation and Producible Hydrocarbon Evaluation via Novel Thermal Extraction Methods
A. Zumberge, C. Donohue, A. Turner (GeoMark Research)
Oil and Gas Generation, Migration, Production Prediction, and Reservoir Characterization of Northern Denver Basin: Implication From the Total Petroleum Systems
M. W. Rahman1, 2, M. Fox2, D. Kramer2, C. Mullen2 (1. Impac Exploration Services, Inc; 2. Ossidiana Energy)
Simulating Thermal Maturity of Kerogen Type II via Hydrous and Anhydrous Pyrolysis: An Example From the Bakken Shale, Williston Basin
T. Gentzis1, M. Safaei-Farouji2, M. Ostadhassan3 (1. Core Laboratories; 2. Montanuniversitaet Leoben; 3. Christian-Albrechts-Universitat)
A Study on Well Placement and Performance Forecasting in Uinta Basin Considering Geological Uncertainty
E. Eltahan1, M. X. Torres1, 2, R. Ganjdanesh1, K. Sepehrnoori1 (1. University of Texas at Austin; 2. SLB)
Empirical and Semi-analytical Workflow to Determine Optimal Spacing in Unconventional Reservoirs
C. R. Coley, M. D. Rincones, K. D. Wiggs (ConocoPhillips)
A Comprehensive Review of Fracture-Driven Interaction in Unconventional Oil and Gas Plays: Characterization, Real-Time Diagnosis, and Impact on Production
H. Singh1, P. Cheng1, Y. Pan2, C. Li1, Y. Liu2, X. Wu2, M. Van Domelen3, S. Rogers4, A. Dahi Taleghani5, M. Cao6 (1. CNPC USA; 2. CNPC; 3. Well Data Labs; 4. RevSolz Corp; 5. Pennsylvania State University; 6. The University of Texas at Austin)
Y-CALCITE: A Novel Geomimetic Technology for Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid and Proppant Generation in Unconventional Shale Reservoirs
R. Ruiz, A. N. Varela, M. M. Messina, D. G. Robledo, J. M. Acosta, S. Serebrinsky* (YPF Tecnología (Y-TEC), Berisso)
Multi-basin Case Study: Remediating Damage From Fracture Driven Interactions Utilizing a Rigless Chemical Process
M. L. Lantz1, 2, D. Garza1, 2, J. Trivedi3, 2, R. Nelms1 (1. Kairos Energy Services; 2. Finoric, LLC; 3. University of Alberta, Edmonton)
Chemical in Gas Dispersions: The Evolution of a Novel Concept for IOR/EOR in Tight Formations
A. Ocampo, A. Restrepo, K. Díez, M. Rylance, J. Patiño, J. Rayo, D. Ayala (GaStim Technologies)
An Integrated Approach to Development Optimization Using Monitor Wells and Hydraulic Fracture Diagnostics in the Permian Basin
R. Manchanda1, Y. Liang1, H. Meier1, K. Srinivasan2, S. Leonardi1, M. K. Johns1, S. Lyons2, O. Hehmeyer2, J. Eckes2, J. Zybala2, A. Ortega3, K. Mohan2, D. Vice2, S. Dayalan4, S. Rasal4, J. Kamps2, K. Decker1, P. Bhargava5, P. Sumant2, K. Kulkarni1, I. Sahni2, M. Bourke2, R. Sanchez2 (1. ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company; 2. XTO Energy, Inc.; 3. ExxonMobil Upstream Company; 4. ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Ltd.,; 5. ExxonMobil Qatar Limited)
US Tight-oil Efficiency: A Permian Basin Case Study
M. Althani1, I. Lange2 (1. Colorado School of Mines; 2. Colorado School of Mines)
Reactive Transport Modeling of Carbon Mineralization in Columbia River Basalt
R. Cao, Q. Miller, K. Muller, M. White, H. T. Schaef (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
Using NMR to Quantify Mineralization-induced Porosity Changes in Varied Lithologies: IOR and Carbon Storage Applications
S. Kelly1, J. Tielke3, M. J. Dick2, D. Veselinovic2 (1. Earth and Environmental Engineering Dept., Columbia University; 2. Green Imaging Technologies, Fredericton; 3. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University)
Effects of CO2 Exposure on Unconventional Reservoir Rock Microstructure
M. Curtis, S. Mamoudou, F. Cruz, S. T. Dang, C. Rai, D. Devegowda (University of Oklahoma)
Using Disposable Fiber to Monitor Simulfrac Stimulation Fracture Growth
M. Schult2, K. Owens2, H. Chittenden2, T. Payeur1, P. Van Buskirk1, K. Warner*1, D. Byrd1, C. Cox1, R. Bohn1 (1. Halliburton; 2. Diamondback)
Single-use Fiber Analysis on Fault-driven Frac Propagation Anomalies in the Midland Basin
D. R. Hughes, J. Thompson (Ovintiv)
Reducing Methane Emissions: Implementing Data Science Informed Operation and Maintenance Work Practices Using Continuous Monitoring Technology
K. Jenkins1, C. A. Brereton3, A. MacGregor3, A. Walsh1, N. Goodman2 (1. Qube Technologies USA; 2. Birch Resources; 3. Qube Technologies, Calgary)
A Workflow to Map Maturity and Fluid Properties From Public Production Reporting
W. K. Rucker (Verdad Resources)
Use of Machine Learning to Predict Maximum Borehole Diameter for Multi-Stage Frac Completions
M. J. AlTammar1, K. Khan1, R. T. Alfaraj1, R. A. Alidi1, K. M. Alruwaili1, C. Liu*2 (1. Saudi Aramco; 2. Aramco Americas)

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