URTeC 2024 Wednesday Program

Theme 2: Advances in Special Core Analysis and Core-Flood Testing

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): Y. Tang, V. Montoya

Introductory Remarks

Maximizing Stimulation Volume in the Permian Using High Resolution Microseismic Analysis

E. Barrow*¹, E. Marlow¹, C. Jameson², J. H. Stephens² (1. ESG Solutions Inc.; 2. Sabinal Energy LLC)

New Methods for Assessment of Permeability and Saturation-Dependent Relative Permeability in Tight Rock Samples

S. Dash*, Z. Heidari (Petroleum Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin)

Improved Reservoir Characterization of Bakken-Three Forks Integrating Special Core Analysis and Petrophysics

S. Bose*¹, A. Rodriguez¹, J. Hamman², V. Smellie³, C. Miranda¹, J. Miller¹ (1. Hess Corporation; 2. Independent Consultant; 3. Petrophysical Solutions Inc.)

Theme 3: Emerging Plays and Challenges

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): D. Hume, J. Delgado, S. Simmons

Introductory Remarks

EIA-EMP-EMS Integration for Bowland Shale Gas Development in Yorkshire, Northern England

B. Bassey* (Energy and Power, Cranfield University)

Unpacking the Uinta Basin: The Next Great Oil Play?

J. Sigler*², L. Fidler², T. Cross¹ (1. Novi Labs; 2. XCL Resources)

The Permian Lyons Sandstone Central Denver Basin: An Emerging CCS Reservoir

S. A. Sonnenberg*, R. Alzahrani, C. Matson (Geology, Colorado School of Mines)

Theme 8: New Materials and Innovative Technologies

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 3

Chair(s): F. Tovar, B. Ren

Introductory Remarks

Microfluidic Investigation of Ferrofluid Assisted Recovery in Porous Media

F. AlNasser*, G. Zhang, A. Kovscek (Stanford University)

Assessing the Impact of Oriented Perforating Strategies and Frac Plug Performance in DJ Basin Wells Using High-Resolution Acoustic Imaging

T. Pehlke*¹, G. Simpson¹, T. Maxwell¹, M. Paradeis² (1. DarkVision Technologies; 2. Chevron)

Application of Deformable Diverters in Improved Well Stimulation, Well Remediations, and Chemical Placement

D. R. Dreyer, C. Mazon*, M. Lantz, P. Kurian (Finoric LLC)

Theme 7: Applications to Reservoir Characterization II

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): Y. Liu, L. Luo, N. Lazreg

Introductory Remarks

Integrate Data Analytics with Engineering Workflows to Deliver Business Value: Application of Explainable AI to Estimate Lateral Length Scaling Factors for Field Development and Planning in the Delaware Basin

Y. Ben*, T. Boulis, P. Cable, J. Park, S. Esmaili (Occidental)

Using Machine Learning to Automate FDI Analysis

R. D. Thompson*, L. Legel, T. Hanlon (Momentum AI, LLC)

A Novel Fusion: Integrating Artificial Neural Networks and Production Fit Models for Swift and Coherent Data-Physics Predictive Modeling of a Mature Oil Field in Texas

C. M. Calad Serrano*¹, P. Sarma², F. Ospina², J. Rafiee² (1. Management, Tachyus Corp; 2. Research, Tachyus Corp)

Theme 4: DAS for Completions Efficiency

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): O. Teran, T. Johnston

Introductory Remarks

Midland Basin Integrated Diagnostic Insights on Plug Isolation and Selection

T. Wien*¹, M. Jones¹, Y. Zhao¹, K. Smith¹, C. Nwabuoku¹, C. Ortega² (1. Occidental; 2. Ecopetrol Permian LLC)

Building Well and Fluid-Specific Pipe Friction Curves, Monitoring Perforation Cluster Efficiency During Stimulation, and Measuring Near-Wellbore Tortuosity Using Acoustic Friction Analysis

E. M. Dunham^{1, 2}, S. Rahimi-Aghdam*², J. Zhang², N. Crawford², C. L. Cipolla³, M. McKimmy³, J. Lassek³ (1. Stanford University; 2. Seismos; 3. HESS Corporation)

Repeat DAS and DTS Logging for Production and Cluster Efficiency Evaluation on a Gas Condensate Producer in the Montney Formation

P. Dawson¹, E. Jimenez*¹, V. Mahue¹, J. Kitchen², M. Mehrok², R. B. Zinselmeyer², B. Wygal¹, T. Chuckry¹ (1. Silixa Ltd.; 2. Arc Resources)

Theme 1: Well Spacing to Field Development and Stacked Pay Development Strategies III

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station A

Chair(s): D. Jones, M. Cronin, M. Rincones, C. Cipolla

Introductory Remarks

Marcellus Field Development Optimization: Multi-Bench Evaluation in Bradford County, PA

J. Zaghloul², R. Wagner Alvarado*¹, T. Glauser¹, C. Morgan¹, P. Crump¹, A. Mercer¹, M. Mantell¹, D. Ratcliff³, G. Fowler³, M. McClure³ (1. Chesapeake Energy Corporation; 2. Continental Resources; 3. ResFrac Corporation)

A Case Study of Bakken Development Optimization with Complex Constraints

C. Pearson², S. Strickland², J. Rondon¹, D. Ratcliff¹, G. Fowler*¹ (1. ResFrac; 2. Liberty Resources)

Environmental and Economic Benefits of Using Produced Water for Hydraulic Fracturing in the Bakken

K. Erickson*¹, D. Crane¹, D. Lansford¹, J. Leavitt¹, J. Slagle¹, K. Liska¹, E. Fry², J. Krieg² (1. Continental Resources, Inc.; 2. Chemstream)

Theme 5: Diagnostics and Monitoring with Geomechanical Models

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station B

Chair(s): A. Ghassemi, J. Wang, R. Safariforoshani

Introductory Remarks

Effective Fracture Geometry Analysis Based on Data of Well Production, Pressure Gauge, and Strain Change of HFTS 1-III in Eagle Ford Shale

F. N. Almarzoog*¹, K. Wu¹, G. Jin² (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines)

Forward Modeling of Hydraulic Stimulation and Fiber Signatures in Utah FORGE 2024

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

Hydraulic Stimulation in a Tight Gas Reservoir: Insights From Microseismic and Geomechanical Modeling and Interpretation

C. Rabe*¹, P. Roux¹, M. Torrejon², L. Vernengo², L. Linares¹, D. Lachter¹ (1. Consulting, Baker Hughes; 2. Geophysics, Pan American Energy)

Theme 2: Emerging Petrophysical Evaluations

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): S. Birkhead, Y. Tang

Introductory Remarks

New Experimental Method for Enhanced and Fast Saturation of Irregular-Shaped Tight Rock Samples

S. Dash*, Z. Heidari (Petroleum Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin)

Use of the RTAPK Core Analysis Method to Evaluate the Impact of Matrix Heterogeneity on Flow-regime Signatures and Permeability Estimation

N. Rahimof¹, M. Shabani², A. Ghanizadeh², C. Song*², C. Clarkson² (1. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary; 2. Earth, Energy, and Environment, University of Calgary)

Experimental Studies of Pore Connectivity, Liquid Imbibition, and Gas Diffusivity in Niobrara Formation, Denver Basin, Colorado

O. Azike*¹, Q. Hu^{1, 2} (1. Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Texas at Arlington; 2. Porous Media and Energy Geosciences, China University of Petroleum)

Resolving Petrophysical Challenges in a Complex, Heterogeneous Tight Sandstone Reservoir: A Case Study of the Cretaceous Lower Goru Formation in the Middle Indus Basin, Southwest Pakistan

M. Khan*, T. Khan*, M. Khan* (Earth & Environmental , Bahria University)

Theme 4: Seismic Applications to Aid Drilling and Production

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): E. Guidry, D. Samake

Introductory Remarks

Mapping Oil-Prone Facies in 3D for Field Development and Optimizing Production: A Midland Basin Case Study

P. Bhatnagar*¹, V. Anantharamu¹, R. Bianco² (1. Ikon Science; 2. Fasken Oil and Ranch)

A Case Study on the Emergence of the Barnett Shale in the Midland Basin, Ector County, Texas

A. Lewis*¹, T. Mackay¹, A. Bell², B. Bracken³ (1. Fairfield Geotechnologies; 2. Andrew D. Bell Exploration Inc.; 3. Ares Energy)

Regional Pore Pressure Variations of the Wolfcamp, Dean, Spraberry, and Bone Spring Formations of the Midland and Delaware Basins in the US

S. Bhattacharya*, R. Eastwood, K. Smye, S. Moonesan, B. J. Casey, D. Hoffman (Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin)

Unlocking Shale Potential by Including Seismic Data Into Drilling and Production Decisions

M. Rauch*¹, M. Mayer¹, D. Langton², J. Bedell³ (1. TGS; 2. Devon Energy; 3. Devon Energy)

Theme 1: New Materials and Innovative Technologies Application; Case Studies II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 3

Chair(s): L. Baez, P. Bandyopadhyay, D. Jones

Introductory Remarks

Optimizing Reservoir Coverage: A Comprehensive Study of Completion Design and Well Spacing in the Permian Midland Basin Using Acoustic Sensing Technology

J. Coronado*¹, J. Brosig¹, M. Khan², N. Crawford², S. Gabel², J. Kroschel² (1. Double Eagle Energy; 2. Seismos)

A Physics-Based Approach to Characterize Productivity Loss in the Haynesville Shale

C. Jongeling¹, J. Ryan¹, C. Ponners*², D. Wytovich¹, J. Miller¹, J. Jackson¹, M. McClure², G. Fowler² (1. Chesapeake Energy Corporation; 2. ResFrac Corporation)

Theme 3: Regional Geological Studies that Impact Go-Forward Business Decisions

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): J. Dugarte, M. Poole

Introductory Remarks

Porosity, Permeability, and Rock Mechanics Characteristics of Deep Shales Under High-Temperature and High-Pressure Conditions

C. Sun*^{2, 1}, H. Nie^{2, 1}, W. Du^{2, 1}, Z. Hu¹ (1. Petroleum Exploration and Production Institution of Sinopec; 2. National Key Laboratory of Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment Mechanisms and Efficient Development)

Beyond Single-Well Productivity: Integrating Geological Data and Economic Metrics for Estimating Prospectivity and Running Room of the Montney Play in Western Canada

H. Galvis*, K. Reich, T. Rix, D. Gregoris, C. Krynowsky (Intelligence Research, Enverus)

Geological Controls and Characteristics of Shale Gas Sweet Spots in Sichuan Basin's Wufeng-Longmaxi Reservoirs

Z. Hu*, B. Shen, W. Du, Z. Liu, X. Yitian, J. Meng, D. Feng, C. Sun, T. Ye, B. Gao, R. Wang, J. Chang (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Rock Physics Modeling in Unconventionals: A Midland Basin Case Study

P. Bhatnagar*¹, V. Anantharamu¹, R. Bianco² (1. Ikon Science; 2. Fasken Oil and Ranch)

Theme 6: Geochemical Reservoir Characterization II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): C. Barrie, H. Carvajal

Introductory Remarks

Reservoir Depletion Assessment While Drilling with Advanced Mud Gas Logging

Y. Song*, B. McBrayer, R. Bone, K. McLin (ConocoPhillips)

Closed Retort Thermal Extraction Provides Enhanced Insight Towards Oil-Source Correlations: A Uinta Basin Case Study

A. Zumberge*¹, J. Sigler², L. Fidler² (1. GeoMark Research; 2. XCL Resources)

Isotope Applications for Source Rock Evaluation

F. Lu*¹, A. Azzouni², R. A. Algeer¹, M. Rowaie¹ (1. Advanced Research Center, Aramco; 2. Saudi Aramco)

Molecular and Stable Isotope Geochemistry of Mixed Microbial and Thermogenic Natural Gases, Colorado Group Shales, Southeastern Alberta, Canada

C. D. Laughrey* (Geochemical Interpretive Services, Stratum Reservoir)

Theme 9: Production Forecasting - Data Driven, Physics Based, and Diagnostic

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station A

Chair(s): M. Manohar, A. Ellafi, J. Li

Introductory Remarks

Completion Optimization in Vaca Muerta Formation Using DOE, Numerical Simulation, and Statistic Models

L. Calello*, M. D. Pellicer, P. A. Crespo, A. O. Rasgido (Reservoir engineer)

Transforming Early-Stage Oil and Gas Production Forecasting with Generative AI

A. Sharma*, S. Pellegrino, S. Manikandan (Enverus)

Industry Consortium Insights: Benchmarking Bottomhole Pressure Calculations in Tight Unconventionals

M. Carlsen*¹, C. H. Whitson^{1, 2}, M. Majzoub Dahouk¹, S. Liem³, N. Longenbaugh⁴, R. Sinha⁵, J. Billings⁶, D. P. Axelson⁷, A. Lerza⁸, B. Collins⁹, N. Lightner¹⁰, J. Van Dijken¹¹, I. Arguello¹² (1. Whitson AS; 2. NTNU; 3. Devon; 4. Coterra; 5. Marathon; 6. Civitas; 7. Petro-Hunt; 8. Chevron; 9. 89 Energy; 10. Camino; 11. Crescent Point Energy; 12. Reservoir Data Systems)

Theme 7: New Approaches, Workflows and Best Practices; Case Study Examples II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station B

Chair(s): B. Dindoruk, D. Kumar, D. Joshi

Introductory Remarks

An Innovative Approach to Capture Depletion Impact in Unconventional Reservoir Production Prediction Using Machine Learning and a Time-Dependent Depletion Function

E. Ortega*, K. Landry (ConocoPhillips)

Improved Unconventional Development Decisions Using Causal Inference

H. Galvis Silva*¹, O. Rojas Conde², S. Matringe³ (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Viking Engineering; 3. Hess Corporation)

Application of Deep Learning for Methane Emissions Quantification and Uncertainity Reduction From Spectrometer Images

I. Jahan*, M. Mehana, H. Viswanathan (Energy and Natural Resources Security (EES-16), Los Alamos National Laboratory)

Cluster Efficiency-Based Stimulation: Real-Time Quantified Screen Out Monitoring and Diversion Evaluation Through a Data Model Approach

R. Korkin*, A. Khan (SLB)

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Theme 2: Advances in Special Core Analysis and Core-Flood Testing

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): Y. Tang, V. Montoya

Theme 3: Emerging Plays and Challenges

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): D. Hume, J. Delgado, S. Simmons

Theme 8: New Materials and Innovative Technologies

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 3

Chair(s): F. Tovar, B. Ren

Theme 7: Applications to Reservoir Characterization II

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): Y. Liu, L. Luo, N. Lazreg

Theme 4: DAS for Completions Efficiency

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): O. Teran, T. Johnston

Theme 1: Well Spacing to Field Development and Stacked Pay Development Strategies III

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station A

Chair(s): D. Jones, M. Cronin, M. Rincones, C. Cipolla

Theme 5: Diagnostics and Monitoring with Geomechanical Models

8:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station B

Chair(s): A. Ghassemi, J. Wang, R. Safariforoshani

Theme 2: Emerging Petrophysical Evaluations

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 1

Chair(s): S. Birkhead, Y. Tang

Theme 4: Seismic Applications to Aid Drilling and Production

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 2

Chair(s): E. Guidry, D. Samake

Theme 1: New Materials and Innovative Technologies Application; Case Studies II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 3

Chair(s): L. Baez, P. Bandyopadhyay, D. Jones

Theme 3: Regional Geological Studies that Impact Go-Forward Business Decisions

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 4

Chair(s): J. Dugarte, M. Poole

Theme 6: Geochemical Reservoir Characterization II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Room 5

Chair(s): C. Barrie, H. Carvajal

Theme 9: Production Forecasting - Data Driven, Physics Based, and Diagnostic

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station A

Chair(s): M. Manohar, A. Ellafi, J. Li

Theme 7: New Approaches, Workflows and Best Practices; Case Study Examples II

10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Exhibition Hall E, Station B

Chair(s): B. Dindoruk, D. Kumar, D. Joshi

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