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8:15 AM

Opening Plenary Session: Shale at the Crossroads: Technology, Strategy, and the Next Chapter for Unconventionals

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8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
8:15 AM Speaker
B. Fryklund* (Upstream Energy Group at S&P Global Commodity Insights)
8:15 AM Speaker
B. Brackett* (Bernstein (AB/AllianceBernstein))
8:15 AM Speaker
K. Al Kindi* (ADNOC – Upstream)
10:00 AM

Student Posters- Fracture Mechanics, Modeling and Propagation

Exhibit Hall E, Booth 121
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session Chairs: Katerina Yared, Hosein Kalaei, David Hume
10:00 AM Efficient Simulation of Heterogeneous Hydraulic Fracture Closure Using a Fast Multipole Accelerated Iterative Scheme
G. Yuan*1, M. Chen1, T. Guo1, D. Weng2 and Y. Liu1 (1. China University of Petroleum; 2. Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development)
10:00 AM An Efficient Nonlinear Inversion Method for Hydraulic Fracture Geometric Parameters Based on an Analytical Strain Model: Theory and Field Applications
X. Hu*1, M. Chen1, T. Guo1, Z. Hu1, D. Weng2 and Y. Liu1 (1. China University of Petroleum; 2. Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development)
10:00 AM Mechanisms of Hydraulic Fracture Growth in Highly Laminated Shale Under Multi-layer Development
G. Pan* and S. Wang (China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM Comparative Experimental Study of Fracture Propagation in Coal and Tight Sandstone Reservoirs — Implications for Hydraulic Fracturing Design
L. Li* (China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM Modeling of Self-Supported Fracture Permeability Enhancement and Dominant Factors in Shale Gas Hydraulic Fracturing
W. Rui* (China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM Mechanisms of Advection-Dominated Tracer Transport in Coupled Hydraulic and Natural Fracture Networks
Q. Liu* (University of Texas at Austin)
10:00 AM Development of a 1D Mechanical Earth Model and Fracture Analysis at the HFTS-1 Site, Midland Basin
B. Sasmaz* (University of Houston)
10:00 AM Physics-Informed Cascade Machine Learning for Geomechanical Property Prediction Using Mineralogy Data: A Case Study in Mississippian Formations
C. Xu*1,2 (1. University of Oklahoma; 2. Impac Exploration Services)
10:45 AM

Panel Session: Physics-Informed Machine Learning (PIML) — Bridging Physics, Data, and Digital Adoption in Unconventional Reservoirs

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Moderator: Moderator Utkarsh Sinha
10:45 AM Panelist
Y. Chen* (Chevron)
10:45 AM Panelist
Y. Ben* (Oxy Applied AI Center of Excellence)
10:45 AM Panelist
B. Hu* (ConocoPhillips)
10:45 AM Panelist
S. Paranji* (Xecta Digital Labs)
10:50 AM

Theme 7: Beyond Traditional Surfactants – Novel Chemical EOR Concepts

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Nabila Lazreg, Han Young Park
10:50 AM The Effects and Importance of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2) Concentration and Diversion on ClO2 EOR and Restimulation Treatments
P. Dalamarinis* (DG Petro Oil and Gas)
11:15 AM Butanone as a Low-Cost Wettability Modifier for Shale Well Treatments
S. Ko* and R. Okuno (The University of Texas at Austin)
11:40 AM Chelation-Driven Silicate Disruption as a New EOR Mechanism for Tight Shale Reservoirs
E. Herrera* (Maverick X)

Theme 9: Subsurface Chemistry of Critical Minerals

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Hadi Nasrabadi, Autumn Shannon
10:50 AM Quantitative Method to Determine Lithium Concentration in Geological Brines Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR)
N. Vuong*, N. Truong, T. Vo, C. Rai and S. T. Dang (University of Oklahoma)
11:15 AM Review of Critical Minerals for Subsurface Energy Applications
B. Hascakir* (Texas A&M University)
11:40 AM Comparing Geochemistry and Microbial Ecology of Samples Collected from Separators vs. Paired Well-heads in the Permian Basin
S. W. Flett*1,2, K. Tinker1,2 and D. Gulliver1 (1. National Energy Technology Laboratory; 2. LEIDOS)

Theme 8: Performance Prediction Methods: Physics-Based Models and Data-Driven Forecasting Approaches I

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Alvaro Betancourt, Johan Antonio Daal, Susan Howes
10:50 AM Linking PD-SRV to Production: Using Pump-Down Analysis to Forecast Well Performance
G. Caruso Carter*, D. Le, M. Han, H. Sufi Karimi, R. Tang and M. Khodabakhshi (Occidental Oil and Gas)
11:15 AM Physics-Based RTA Interpretation: Simulation Diagnostics and History-Match Guidelines
M. Dunseith1, M. Babazadeh2, M. Almasoodi3, A. Baldwin3, A. Tucker4, M. Paryani4, C. Cipolla5, M. McKimmy6, J. Lassek6, M. McClure5, S. Morsy5 and A. Benson Lamidi*5 (1. Continental Resources (CLR); 2. ConocoPhillips; 3. Devon Energy; 4. Apache Corporation; 5. ResFrac Corporation; 6. Hess Corporation)
11:40 AM Rapid Multi-Resolution Simulation of Coalbed Methane (CBM) and Enhanced CBM (ECBM) Recovery Processes Using Fast Marching Method
K. Nakano*, C. Chan and A. Datta-Gupta (Texas A&M University)

Theme 1: OXY Special Session: Data‑Driven Development Strategies to Maximize Value in the Delaware Basin

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Nuny D. Rincones, Han Jake Li
10:50 AM An Integrated Development Optimization Study in the Delaware Basin for Thin Sand Reservoirs with Interbedded Carbonates
J. Yin*, T. Boulis, H. Li, F. Adekoya, C. Polgar, J. P. Keevan, S. Noonan, S. Esmaili, O. Raba, X. Xie and S. Liu (Occidental Petroleum)
11:15 AM Sequencing with Consequences: Measuring Inter-Bench Parent-Child Interference in the Delaware Basin
A. Li*, Y. Ben, S. Brazell and S. Esmaili (Occidental Petroleum)
11:40 AM Delaware Case Studies to Understand the Impact of Stage Spacing on Fracture Geometry and Well Performance
Q. Ji*, J. Han, Y. Askabe, J. Dubuisson, V. Muralidharan, A. Haines and R. Vaidya (Occidental Petroleum)

Theme 2: Advances in Core Analysis and Rock-Fluid Interaction I

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM
Session Chairs: Vincent Zhang, Parag Bandyopadhyay
10:50 AM Workflow for the Integrated Approach to Rapid Clay Mineral Speciation from the Combined Bulk XRD and CEC Measurements: Matching Large-Scale and Fine-Scale Data
A. Derkowski*1,2, M. Santiago2 and D. McCarty2 (1. Institute of Geological Sciences Polish Academy of Sciences; 2. CoreSpec Alliance LLC)
11:15 AM Evaluating Capillary Displacement Effects in Gas Geostorage and EOR: A Reservoir-Scale Sensitivity Analysis Benchmarked with Experiments
N. Truong*, C. Rai, D. Devegowda and S. T. Dang (University of Oklahoma)
11:40 AM Wettability Alteration During Prolonged Exposure of Tight Sandstones to Boron Crosslinked Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid
S. Garcia1, H. J. Khan*1, M. Murtaza1, R. A. Kalgaonkar2, M. S. Kamal1 and M. S. Aljawad1 (1. College of Petroleum & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; 2. EXPEC-ARC Saudi Aramco)

Theme 6: Subsurface Characterization, Applied Case Studies, and Business Implementation I

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Yongshe Liu, Antonio Lazo
10:50 AM Scalable Machine Learning Deployment for Automated Well Correlation and Model Building in the Permian Basin
H. Tang*, J. Cassanelli, T. Watkins, J. Senison, H. Behzadi, X. Xie and T. Akpulat (Oxy)
11:15 AM Well Spacing Impacts on Water Production in the Permian Basin
F. Male*1,2, R. Dommisse3 and K. Sathaye4 (1. Penn State University; 2. Center for Subsurface Energy and the Environment, University of Texas at Austin; 3. Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin; 4. Novi Labs)
11:40 AM Machine Learning-Based Imputation of Missing Lithofacies for Enhanced Clastic and Carbonate Reservoir Characterization
W. J. Al-Mudhafar1 and A. Alsubaih*2 (1. Basrah Oil Company; 2. University of Texas)

Theme 10: Gas Injection EOR

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Michael Cronin, George Herman
10:50 AM Advancing Gas EOR in Shale: Lessons from a Chevron-Led Permian Basin Pilot
D. Kumar*, J. Alvarez, P. Takulhoon, K. Krezinski, A. Rey, M. Srivastava and T. Malik (Chevron)
11:40 AM Unlocking Tight Oil Potential: Numerical Validation of Magnesium-Doped Fly Ash Nanoparticle-Enhanced in Supercritical CO2 (scCO2) Foam for Huff-n-Puff EOR in the Middle Bakken
R. Noel-Berje* (University of North Dakota)
12:15 PM

Topical Luncheon: Discovering and Commercializing Unconventional Reservoir Plays Larger and More Prolific than the Permian Basin and Marcellus Shale – The Promise of International Unconventionals

TBD
12:15 PM – 1:20 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Denise Benoit
12:15 PM Speaker
G. Leveille* (Tidal Wave Technologies)
12:15 PM Speaker
D. Valleau* (Strategia Innovation and Technology Advisors, LLC)

Topical Luncheon: Tracking Ancient Groundwater on Mars: The Curiosity Rover's Exploration of Decameter-Scale Boxwork Patterns

TBD
12:15 PM – 1:20 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Fatick Nath
12:15 PM Speaker
K. Siebach* (Rice University)
1:30 PM

Panel Session: Theme 9: Lithium and Critical Mineral Extraction: Where is it Heading?

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Moderator: Moderator Selin Erzeybek Balan
1:30 PM Panelist
W. Mutoru* (Equinor)
1:30 PM Panelist
K. Yan* (Pacific Northwest National Lab)
1:30 PM Panelist
H. Lebit* (Alma Energy)

Special Session: Collaboration Success Stories: How Collaborations Build Technology That Shape Our Industry

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Deepak Devegowda
1:30 PM Speaker
K. Newsham* (Oxy)
1:30 PM Speaker
S. T. Dang* (University of Oklahoma)
1:30 PM Speaker
Z. Heidari* (University of Texas)
1:30 PM Speaker
C. Clarkson* (University of Calgary)
1:35 PM

Theme 2: Developments in NMR Logging, Interpretation, and Core Analysis I

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Yulia Faulkner, Kanay Jerath
1:35 PM 2D NMR and Pyrolysis to Determine the Residual Fluid Type in Unconventional Source Rock Reservoirs
S. Althaus*1, J. Chen1, J. Broyles1, J. Gaytan1, Q. Sun1 and M. Boudjatit2 (1. Aramco Americas; 2. Saudi Aramco)
2:00 PM The Magnetic Resonance T2 Distribution Can Be More Than a Proxy for the Pore Size Distribution. It Can Be a Direct Measure of the Pore Size Distribution
P. Yan1, M. J. Dick*2, D. Veselinovic2, D. Green2 and B. J. Balcom1 (1. UNB MRI Centre; 2. Green Imaging)
2:25 PM A Novel NMR-Based Framework for Quantifying Gas Transport and Oil Recovery During Ethane and Nitrogen Huff-n-Puff in Organic-Rich Shale Formations
A. A. Oshaish*, K. Mohanty and Z. Heidari (The University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 3: Emerging Geological Evaluations: Integrated Workflows for Prospectivity Assessment and Development Efficiencies I

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Jose Delgado, Aravind Nangarla
1:35 PM Integration of Geologic Mapping and Regional Geochemical Drainage Data for Successful Uinta Basin Development Planning
F. Liu*1, K. Whitaker2, R. Newton2, H. Lipman1, Y. Liu1, J. Wu1 and J. Bachleda1 (1. RevoChem LLC; 2. California Resources Corporation)
2:00 PM Building a Permian Basin Regional Petrophysical Geomodel
R. Dommisse*1, C. Kerans1, F. Male2,1, X. Janson1 and C. Zahm1 (1. University of Texas at Austin; 2. Penn State University)
2:25 PM Comparative Geological Analysis of Mississippian Oil and Gas Resources of the Anadarko Basin (STACK and SCOOP Areas) and the Delaware Basin (Tobosa Sub-Basin)
B. Sartika*, M. R. Becker, J. Laya and F. Marcantonio (Texas A&M University)

Theme 1: Decision‑Grade Insights for Unconventional Development: Models and Metrics that Scale

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Gonzalo Garcia, Thomas Johnston
1:35 PM Quantifying Parent–Child Depletion Interference Using a Calibrated Full-Physics Simulation Workflow
M. Paryani* (Apache Corporation)
2:00 PM Correlation of Acoustically Derived Perforation Efficiency to Early-Time Oil Production Using High-Resolution Surface Pressure Analysis
M. Schult*1, A. Majer1, S. Gabel2, M. Khan2, M. Mullett2, J. Klostermann2 and H. Davari2 (1. Diamondback Energy; 2. Seismos Inc.)

Theme 4: Diagnostics and Monitoring in Hydraulic Fracturing with Geomechanical Models I

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Abdul Muqtadir Khan, Lili Xu
1:35 PM Completion Best Practices: Fracture Diagnostics in Unconventional Resource (UCR) Fracturing – Capabilities, Insights, and Best Practices
C. Cipolla*1, P. Huckabee2 and K. E. Olson3 (1. ResFrac Corporation; 2. AquaSmart Oil &Gas; 3. Olson Turner Enterprises LLC)
2:00 PM Low-Frequency DAS for Cement Quality Monitoring in Horizontal Wells
S. Jin* and G. Jin (Colorado School of Mines)
2:25 PM Characterization of Shearing Deformation from Cross-Well Fiber Strain Measurements: Insights for Casing Deformation
M. Han*1, K. Wu1 and G. Jin2 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines)

Theme 7: From Design to Performance: Gas Injection Field Case Studies

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Hosein Kalaei, Ali Habibi
1:35 PM Maximizing Value in a Miscible Gas Huff n Puff Enhanced Oil Recovery Pilot – A Case Study
J. Zaghloul*1, S. Thomas1, D. Ratcliff1, S. Perry1, C. Talley1, L. Evans1, D. Tarar1 and M. McClure2 (1. Continental Resources; 2. ResFrac Corporation)
2:00 PM Integrated Field–Laboratory Evaluation of a Natural Gas Liquids Injection EOR Pilot in the Bakken Formation
N. Badrouchi*1, L. Jin1, A. Buck2, R. McGuigan2, S. Smith1, B. Kurz1, M. Kurz1 and J. Sorensen1 (1. Energy and Environmental Research Center-University of North Dakota; 2. Chord Energy)
2:25 PM Field Evaluation of Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Injection for Enhanced Oil Recovery in The Bakken Formation
L. Jin*1, N. Badrouchi1, J. Sorensen1, A. Buck2, R. McGuigan2, X. Wan1, D. Schmidt1, M. Warmack1, A. Assady1, M. Kurz1 and M. Hillix1 (1. Energy & Environmental Research Center; 2. Chord Energy)

Theme 5: Examples of Geochemical Monitoring Integration with Multi-Disciplinary Datasets

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Jason Jweda, Shawn Wright
1:35 PM Cost-Effective Mud-Gas and Cuttings Geochemistry Workflow for Reservoir Connectivity, Geosteering, and Production Allocation
H. Carvajal-Ortiz* (GEOLOG Americas)
2:00 PM Making the Most of Your Gas Data in Unconventional Plays: Case Studies of Quantitative, Semi-Quantitative Allocation, and Time Lapse Programs
C. D. Barrie*, E. Straughan and E. Michael (Applied Petroleum Technology (APT))
2:25 PM Overcoming the “Survivorship Bias” of Surfactant Use in New Wells' Completions: An Engineered Optimization Application of Nano-Surfactant Use Integrating Reservoir Geochemical Properties
P. Dalamarinis* and S. Fusselman (DG Petro Oil and Gas)
2:30 PM

Student Posters: Proppant Dynamics and Conductivity Optimization

Exhibit Hall E, Booth 121
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Session Chairs: Katerina Yared, David Hume
2:30 PM Experimental Investigation and Predictive Modeling of Conductivity in Discretely Propped Fractures
W. Rui* (China University of Petroleum)
2:30 PM Optimization of Proppant Size Combination Considering Fracture Conductivity and Fluid Distribution During Re-Fracturing of Shale Oil Reservoirs
L. Li* (China University of Petroleum)
2:30 PM Mechanistic and Experimental Evaluation of Proppant Entry Efficiency in Ultra-Deep Fractured Tight Sandstone Reservoirs — Implications for Conductivity Retention and Formation Damage Control
F. Ye* (CUP)
2:30 PM Impact of Proppant Placement Morphology on Fracture Conductivity and Flow Capacity — Experimental and Modeling Insights for Non-Ideal Proppant Distribution
F. Ye* (CUP)
2:30 PM Optimization of Proppant Size Combination Considering Fracture Conductivity and Fluid Distribution in Shale Oil Reservoirs
B. Ma* (China University of Petroleum)
2:30 PM Linking 3D Fracture-Surface Morphology to Conductivity Retention — An Upscaling Approach with Implications for Damage Evaluation
B. Ma* (China University of Petroleum)
2:30 PM Interwell Interference Identification for Multi-Layer Shale Development Using Multi-Source Data and LSTM-Based Dynamic Indices
G. Pan* and S. Wang (China University of Petroleum)
3:20 PM

Panel Session: Inventory and Capital Allocation

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
3:20 PM – 4:40 PM
Moderator: Moderator Sean Kimiagar
3:20 PM Panelist
M. Folz* (Chord Energy)
3:20 PM Panelist
R. Mercer* (Houlihan Lokey)
3:20 PM Panelist
H. Cander* (Marathon Oil (Former))
3:25 PM

Theme 5: Fluid Geochemical Impacts on Production Performance and Hydrocarbon Recovery

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Alexandra Hakala, Wei Wang
3:25 PM Allocation of Eagle Ford Oil and Y-Grade NGL Mixtures Collected During an EOR Huff-n-Puff Pilot Project
A. Kornacki* (Stratum Reservoir)
3:50 PM Subsurface Investigation of Permian Ba/Sr Anomalies by Water Geochemistry Surveillance
H. Lu*, W. Wei, M. Ferrero, C. Yan, D. G. Leach and A. Elkady (Chevron U.S.A. Inc.)
4:15 PM Coupled Geochemical–Geomechanical Simulation of Fracture Conductivity Degradation in Unconventional Reservoirs: A tNavigator-Based Workflow
L. Sekar*1, L. A. Gracian1,2 and E. Evans2 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Rock Flow Dynamics Inc.)

Theme 4: Geomechanics in Production Simulation, Forecasting, and Optimization

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Jiehao Wang, Jonathan Ortiz
3:25 PM Impact of Stress Creep on Well Performance
R. Vaidya*1, H. Li1, S. M. Elkholy1, K. Patel2 and V. Muralidharan1 (1. Occidental; 2. CMG LTD)
3:50 PM Early-Time Flowback Diagnostics: Linking Cleanup Efficiency to Well Productivity
T. Moussa* and H. Dehghanpour (University of Alberta)
4:15 PM Integrated Geomechanics for Optimized Drilling and Completion Design in High-Risk Tier 3 Williston Basin
T. Do*1, A. Chakhmakhchev2 and M. Madison3 (1. InDZone Consulting LLC; 2. SBC Global; 3. Green Mountain Exploration)

Theme 9: Current and Forward Opportunities De-Risking for Hydrogen Storage and Production

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Sandrabh Gautam, Juliette Pearson
3:25 PM Transforming Depleted Unconventional Wells into Distributed Subsurface Hydrogen Storage Vessels
R. T. Alfaraj* and M. J. AlTammar (Saudi Aramco)
3:50 PM Field-Scale Evaluation of Operational Strategies for Hydrogen Storage in a Heterogeneous Deep Saline Aquifer: Impacts of Cushion Gas, Well Configuration, and Cyclic Operation
A. Baru*1, S. I. Eyitayo1, C. Okere2 and M. Watson1 (1. Texas Tech University; 2. Cullen College of Engineering, Department of Petroleum Engineering, University of Houston)
4:15 PM A Study of the Underground Hydrogen Storage Potential of the Temblor Formation in San Joaquin Basin, California
G. Hasanov*, S. T. Dang, D. Devegowda and C. Rai (University of Oklahoma)

Theme 3: Geophysical Methods for Reservoir Characterization: Pore Pressure Prediction, Seismic Inversion, and Fracture Characterization

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Emily Guidry, Tomasz Ochmanski
3:25 PM Estimation of Reservoir Properties from Elastic Properties Using Empirical Equations
F. J. Ruiz*1, M. Yang2, G. Deng2, Z. Liu3, J. Yu1 and Y. Chen3 (1. Sinopec Tech Houston; 2. Sinopec Northwest Oilfield Branch; 3. Sinopec Petroleum Exploration & Production Research Institute)
3:50 PM Fracture Geometry Estimation Using Cross-Well LF-DAS Measurements in Faulted Formations
M. Almoagal*1, M. Han1, G. Jin2 and K. Wu1 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines)
4:15 PM Higher Mode Amplitude Variation with Azimuth as a Fracture Fluid Indicator: A Pannonian Basin Geothermal Case Study
S. Cook*1, C. Sayers2 and M. Chapman3 (1. Tricon Geophysics, Inc.; 2. University of Houston; 3. University of Edinburgh)

Theme 6: AI-Driven Hybrid Modeling for Intelligent Drilling, Cementing Operations, and Failure Diagnostics

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Dave Symmons, Zhuoran Li
3:25 PM CFD-Machine Learning Hybrid Modeling for Horizontal Wellbore Temperature Prediction Considering Drillstring Eccentricity
T. Gou*, Z. Xu and Z. Yuan (China University of Geosciences)
3:50 PM Leveraging Generative AI for integrated Deep Learning Models in Drilling Hazard Predication
E. Moncayo1, I. H. Wang*1,2, F. Cardona1, M. Castrillon1, C. Coletta1, J. Courtier1 and C. Sierra1 (1. Ecopetrol Permian; 2. University of Houston)
4:15 PM Transforming UAE Unconventional Drilling: AI-Enabled Automation Sets a New Standard
A. Abdalla* (ADNOC Onshore)

Theme 1: Scaling Unconventional Success: Global Case Studies in Appraisal and Early Development

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Matthew Adams, Matthew Poole
3:25 PM Pioneering Integrated Fracture Diagnostics to Derisk the First Multi-Well Pad Unconventional Development in the UAE Shilaif Formation.
O. A. Alvarado Sosa*1, O. Bustos1, T. Itibrout1, F. Silva1, S. A. Elazab1, S. Kelkar2, J. Mason2, R. Alhameli3, N. A. Alharbi3, B. Hunziker4, Y. Wu4 and P. Lynch5 (1. ADNOC Onshore; 2. ADNOC Upstream; 3. ADNOC Drilling; 4. SILIXA; 5. Well-SENSE)
3:50 PM Evaluation of a New Unconventional Play in the Northern Flank of the Golfo San Jorge Basin, Argentina
F. Agustino*, A. Vega, M. Zubiri and M. Cohen (Pan American Energy)

Theme 7: From Molecules to Unconventional Field Simulation

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Selin Erzeybek Balan, Haiwen Zhu, Vincent Artus
3:25 PM Enabling Capillary-Corrected Phase Behavior in Commercial K-Value Compositional Simulators
B. Deng, H. Amer and R. Okuno* (The University of Texas at Austin)
3:50 PM Application of a Dissipation-Based Continuation Nonlinear Solver for Unconventional Reservoir Simulation
Z. Li*1, R. Hasanzade2, J. Natvig1, P. Tomin2, D. Bakkejord1, A. Kozlova1 and D. Dias1 (1. SLB; 2. Chevron)
4:15 PM Reconciling the Performance Differences During Primary Production and Enhanced Oil Recovery for Two Collocated Wells Using a Coupled Reservoir Simulator – A Case Study
D. Ratcliff*1, C. Abbott1, S. Perry1, J. Zaghloul1, S. Thomas1 and M. McClure2 (1. Continental Resources; 2. ResFrac Corporation)
8:50 AM

Special Session: Engineering the Future of UAE Unconventionals: Lessons from ADNOC’s Dyab Journey

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
8:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Moderator Matthew Poole
8:50 AM Speaker
A. Al Blooshi* (ADNOC)
8:50 AM Speaker
T. Itibrout* (ADNOC)
8:50 AM Speaker
F. Silva* (ADNOC)
8:55 AM

Theme 6: AI-Enhanced Well Planning, and Completion Design and Optimization

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Peyman Moradi, Prithvi Chauhan
8:55 AM From Data to Design: MVA Modeling for Smarter Well Planning in Delaware Basin
A. Li*, X. Zhao, A. Brehm, P. H. Nguyen, E. A. Kinzler, S. Esmaili and R. Gordillo (Occidental Petroleum Corporation)
9:20 AM High-Resolution Time-Series Machine Learning for Pressure-Based Fracture Diagnostics and Adaptive Completion Design
T. de Boer*1,2, T. Szilagyi1, I. Zaghmoot3 and H. Merry1 (1. ShearFRAC; 2. University of Toronto; 3. Arrington Oil & Gas)
9:45 AM AI-Driven Fluid and Proppant Optimization for Unconventional Reservoir
K. Katterbauer and A. W. Alsmaeil* (Saudi Aramco)

Theme 9: Technology Transfer from the Oil and Gas Industry for CCUS Applications

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Scott Singleton, Pouria Mousavi
8:55 AM Study of Simultaneous Hydrogen Gas Stream Purification and CO2 Sequestration in Deep Coal Seams Using the RTAPK Method Applied to an Artificial Coal Plug
C. Song* and C. Clarkson (University of Calgary)
9:20 AM Induced Seismicity from CO2 Storage: Occurrence, Prediction, and Mitigation Measures
K. Qiu* (SLB)
9:45 AM Hydro-Mechanical Coupling During CO₂ Injection in Entrada Sandstone: Linking Pore-Pressure Diffusion, Fault Dilation, and Acoustic Emission Energy Release
G. Akpabli* and H. Rahnema (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)

Theme 7: Production Analysis in Unconventional Reservoirs

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Zhenzhen Wang, Leopoldo Matias Ruiz Maraggi
8:55 AM Three-Phase Flowback RTA for Gas Condensate Shale: Quantifying Fracture Skin from Damage
C. Yang* and H. Emami-Meybodi (Penn State)
9:20 AM A Novel Multiphase Flowback Rate Transient Analysis Method for CO2 Fractured Wells in Tight Oil Reservoirs
J. Yao* (China University of Petroleum)
9:45 AM A Simple and Accurate Density-Based Method for Analysis of Production and Bottomhole Pressure Data from Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Dry Gas Reservoirs
S. Tanveer and M. Onur* (The University of Tulsa)

Theme 2: Developments in NMR Logging, Interpretation, and Core Analysis II

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Jose Dugarte, Giselle Garcia Ferrer
8:55 AM Shale Characterization Using Magnetic Resonance T1-T2* Relaxation Correlation Method
M. Zamiri1, M. J. Dick*2, D. Veselinovic2, D. Green2 and B. J. Balcom1 (1. UNB MRI Research Centre; 2. Green Imaging)
9:20 AM NMR Evaluation of Tight Oil Mobility by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Displacement
F. Zhu* (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
9:45 AM Teaching NMR to Think: AI-Driven Prediction Of NMR T2 Cutoff Values
N. Vaisblat1, A. Ganesh2, M. J. Dick*3, D. Veselinovic3, D. Green3 and D. Heagle1 (1. CanmetEnergy Natural Resources Canada; 2. University of Alberta; 3. Green Imaging Technologies)

Theme 4: Geomechanics in Well Design, Construction, and Drilling

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Fatick Nath, Dharmendra Kumar, Yuanbo Lin
8:55 AM Stress Profiling Minimum and Maximum Horizontal Stress in Emerging Tight Gas Horizontal Plays: A Uinta Basin Case Study
A. Morales*1, E. M. Kias2 and M. Mohiuddin3 (1. Enbridge Inc; 2. WD Von Gonten Engineering LLC; 3. K&M Technology Group)
9:20 AM Geomechanics Meets Machine Learning: Drilling Risk Prediction for Challenging Infill Wells in Mature Unconventional Play
J. P. Castagnoli1, T. Tomberlin*2, P. Shukla1, A. Rodriguez-Herrera1, S. Rivera Barraza2, A. F. Cadena2, H. Loa2 and J. Wong2 (1. SLB; 2. Murphy Oil Corporation)
9:45 AM A Hydromechanical and Strength-Informed Mechanical Specific Energy Model for Real-Time Drilling Optimization
A. Ahmed* and K. Sepehrnoori (The University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 1: Lowering Operational Uncertainty: Diagnostics and Integration that Improve Completion Outcomes

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Craig L. Cipolla, Annie Shen
8:55 AM A Comparison of Near Field and Far Field Uniformity Metrics in the Alberta Montney
J. Van Dijken*, S. Genoway, B. Gaffney and B. Hepburn (Whitecap Resources Inc.)
9:20 AM Emerging Visean Unconventional Play within the Dnieper Donets Basin, Eastern Ukraine: Multidisciplinary Approach from Exploration to Pilot Testing
S. Levoniuk* and S. Orynchak (Ukrgasvydobuvannya)

Theme 3: International and Emerging Challenges of Unconventional Resources

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Andrew Keene, Yitian Xiao
8:55 AM Real-Time Acoustic Measurements for Design Evaluation and Optimization in the Vaca Muerta Basin
J. De La Garza*1, M. D. Pellicer2, J. Baratcabal2, M. Khan1 and R. Holland1 (1. Seismos; 2. Pan American Energy)
9:20 AM Delineation of the High Production Potential Areas from Regional to the Well Pad Scale in Unconventional Gas Play in UAE
S. Mykhaylenko, C. F. Burgess, C. Wells, O. Nielsen, A. Alharthi, T. Brooks, I. Sukhodoev, A. Al Blooshi and M. Al Braiki* (ADNOC)
9:45 AM Geological Insights into Lacustrine Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment and Prospect Evaluation: The Lianggaoshan Formation in Northeastern Sichuan Basin, China
Q. Wang*, Z. Hu, D. Feng and S. Xu (Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
10:00 AM

Student Posters: Sustainability, CO₂ Sequestration, and Advanced Stimulation

Exhibit Hall E, Booth 121
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Session Chairs: Katerina Yared, Hosein Kalaei, David Hume
10:00 AM A Study on CO2 Miscible Displacement Mechanisms and Injection Optimization in Ultra-Low Permeability Reservoirs Using Integrated Core Flooding Experiments and Numerical Simulation
J. Sun*1,2, L. Li1,2, X. Wang3,4, Q. Liu1,2, X. Bian1,2, Z. Chen1,2 and Y. Chen1,2 (1. State Key Laboratory of Deep Oil and Gas, China University of Petroleum; 2. School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum; 3. National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum; 4. Institute of Unconventional Oil and Gas Science and Technology, China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM CO2-Foam and Nanofluid Hydraulic Fracturing for Sustainable Unconventional Reservoir Production
A. Kumar* (Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology)
10:00 AM 1D Geomechanical Modeling for HPHT Onshore Wells Near a Salt Structure: Impacts on Stress Prediction and Drilling Optimization
J. E. Sanchez Zuniga*1, O. Castillo Castillo2, L. Sanchez Guillen1 and H. J. Sanchez3 (1. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; 2. Pemex; 3. SLB)
10:00 AM Water-Avoidance Stimulation Design in Ultra-Deep Fractured Tight Sandstone Reservoirs — Integration of Water-Control Proppant Experiments and Fracture Simulation
J. Wang* (China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM Hydraulic-Fracturing Parameter Optimization in Ultra-Deep Tight Sandstone Reservoirs Based on Coupled Understanding of Fracture-Controlled Reservoirs
J. Wang* (China University of Petroleum)
10:00 AM Re-Fracturing Parameter Optimization in Ultra-Deep Tight Sandstone Reservoirs Based on Coupled Understanding of Fracture-Controlled Reservoirs
J. Wang* (China University of Petroleum)
10:45 AM

Special Session: Beyond Assumed Fracture Geometry: Insights from Fracture Surveillance

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
10:45 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Jiehao Wang
10:45 AM Integrated Design, Implementation, and Key Insights from the Qincheng Shale Oil Hydraulic Fracturing Test Field
L. Mu* (CNPC Changqing Oilfield Company)
10:45 AM Integrated Design, Implementation, and Key Insights from the Qincheng Shale Oil Hydraulic Fracturing Test Field
W. Yu* (SimTech)
10:45 AM Large-Scale Bedding Plane Slippage and Its Impact on Hydraulic Fracturing: Integrated Analysis from Field Observations in the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk Formations
G. Jin* (Colorado School of Mines)
10:45 AM Decoding the Fracture Flow Puzzle: Tracer-Based Insights from Utah FORGE Reveal Complex Flow-Path Behavior in Hydraulically Fractured System
C. N. Fredd* (Ignovis)
10:50 AM

Theme 8: Connecting Forecasting with Reservoir Management Decisions

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Autumn Shannon, Hector Barrios, Eric Bryan
10:50 AM Produced Water Management in the Permian Basin to Accommodate the Arid West Texas Region: Historical Production, Forecast, and Water Composition
E. Bechara*, M. Watson, T. Gamadi, H. Emadibaladehi, E. Hajiyev and A. Tiam (Texas Tech University)
11:15 AM Making an Impact: Machine-Learning-Ready Metrics for Ultra-Tight Infill Development
B. Davis*1, A. Qualls2 and K. Sathaye1 (1. Novi Labs; 2. Devon Energy)
11:40 AM Optimization of Multi-Well Productivity Through Production Sharing and Fracture-Driven Interactions: A Numerical Assessment
M. Alhajjaj* and E. Ozkan (Colorado School of Mines)

Theme 2: Emerging Unconventional Plays and Case Studies

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Haijing Wang, Yalda Barzin
10:50 AM Is the Western Haynesville a New Emerging Natural Gas Play in Texas?
O. Popova* (EIA DOE)
11:15 AM Application of Multiple DFIT-FBA Tests to Evaluate Inter-Bench Stress Contrasts, Reservoir Properties and Communication Risk Between Wells
S. Haqparast* and C. Clarkson (University of Calgary)
11:40 AM Unveil Gas Potential in Abnormally Low Resistivity Shales by NMR T1-T2 Measurements, Contributing to China's Shale Gas Production Record
K. Li* (SLB)

Theme 7: When Classical PVT No Longer Applies – Confined Fluid Phase Behavior

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Jiajun He, Sardar Asadov
10:50 AM Molecular Diffusion as a Fundamental Mechanism for Gas/Light Hydrocarbon Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Shale Reservoirs
K. Amini*, H. Kazemi and B. Mindygaliyeva (Colorado School of Mines)
11:15 AM Molecular Insights into the Miscible Behavior and Displacement Mechanisms between CO2-CH4/C2H6/C3H8 Gas Mixture and Tight Oil in Nanoslits
S. Guo*1,2, K. Wu1, Z. Jin2, J. Xu2, D. Feng3, T. Wang1, L. Peng1 and Y. Huang1 (1. China University of Petroleum; 2. University of Alberta; 3. China University of Geosciences)
11:40 AM Uncovering Confined Fluid Phase Behavior of Unconventional Reservoirs Through Novel Gravimetric Adsorption Experiments
N. Qiasi* and X. Li (University of Kansas)

Theme 1: Scaling Performance at Pace: Digital Workflows, Factory Learnings, and Completion Effectiveness

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Luis Baez, Amr Ramadan
10:50 AM Automating DSU Analysis with Interactive Geo GBV Visualizations for Faster Planning Cycles
C. Gao*, R. Simms, D. Sutton, V. Muralidharan and Y. Askabe (Occidental Petroleum)
11:15 AM Building on Factory-Mode Learnings to Appraise Southern Fortín de Piedra: Integrated Geological Modeling and Pilot Results
A. Bande*, P. Biscayart, E. Valeff, A. Laurora, P. Junco, D. Garcia Acebal, S. Olmos and L. A. Pons (Tecpetrol SA)
11:40 AM Where’s the Proppant? Plug Isolation Impacts on Treatment Uniformity and Implications for Production Performance
M. R. Jones*, H. Li, T. Conner, J. Wang and I. Krane (Occidental Petroleum)

Theme 6: Data-Driven Optimization and Decision Practices in Oilfields

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Judy Zhu, Yuxing Ben
10:50 AM A Data-Driven Framework Using Feature Space Optimization with Advanced Machine Learning and Explainable AI Methods for Performance Prediction in Multi-Stage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells.
X. He and M. Onur* (University of Tulsa)
11:15 AM Automated Geosteering in Shales: Can AI Take Over Real-Time Decisions?
R. E. Aguilar* and I. Kuvaev (ROGII Inc.)
11:40 AM Driving Consistency and Capital Efficiency in Hydraulic Fracturing Through an Automated Real-Time Guided Decision Framework
P. Dharwadkar1, J. Iriarte*1, B. Williams2, M. Watson2, R. Schick1, J. Rafiee1, E. R. Davis2 and M. L. Gosnell2 (1. Corva; 2. ConocoPhillips)

Theme 3: What’s in Your Rock: Geological and Geophysical Integration that Impact Business Decisions and Capital Efficiency

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Marianne Rauch, Liwei Cheng
10:50 AM Impact of Geologic Facies Variability on Completion Performance in Unconventional Reservoirs: A Review of Published Field and Petrophysical Studies
K. Rios* (Independent Contractor)
11:15 AM Geological Settings and Organic Geochemical Characterization of Viséan Unconventional Formations within the Dnieper-Donets Basin, Eastern Ukraine: Implication for Hydrocarbon-Generating Potential and Sweet Spot Tracing
S. Levoniuk* and S. Orynchak (Ukrgasvydobuvannya)
11:40 AM Identification of Perforation Locations and Estimation of Production Profile in Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells Using Distributed Temperature Sensing Data
Y. Yang and M. Onur* (The University of Tulsa)

Theme 9: CCUS Opportunities and Strategies

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Session Chairs: Maria Lozano, Xiaolong Liu
10:50 AM 2025 CCUS Play Fundamentals: Gigatonne Dreams, Market Realities
G. Bain* (Enverus)
11:15 AM Integration of CO₂-EOR and Carbon Storage for Sustainable Development of Nigeria’s Unconventional Reservoirs
B. G. Mahe*1,2 (1. International University of East Africa (IUEA); 2. OPA ENERGY)
11:40 AM Field-Level Evaluation of U.S. Underground Natural Gas Storage Sites for CO2-Based Cushion Gas Replacement: CO2 Sequestration, Cushion Gas Recovery, and Expanded Working Gas Space
A. Mirzaei Paiaman* (University of Texas at Austin)
12:15 PM

Topical Luncheon: From Wells to Workflows: Agentic AI as the Next Operating Partner

TBD
12:15 PM – 1:20 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Denise Benoit
12:15 PM Speaker
A. Sharma* (Enverus)

Topical Luncheon: Evolving Issues in Produced Water Management in Texas

TBD
12:15 PM – 1:20 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Susan Nash
12:15 PM Speaker
D. M. Kingham* (GSI Environmental Inc.)
1:30 PM

Special Session: Best of SPWLA

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Katerina Yared
1:30 PM Automating Geological Formation and Marker Propagation Using Self-Supervised Deep Learning: Application to the Powder River Basin
V. Simoes* (SLB)
1:30 PM Laboratory Measurement of Effective Permeability for Movable Oil and Water in Shale
S. Peng* (The University of Texas at Austin)
1:30 PM Quantification of Organic Matter and Clays in Organic-Rich Shale Using NMR T1-T2 with Solid-Echo
M. Triana Camacho* (Rice University)

Theme 6: Reservoir and Production Forecasting I

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Session Chairs: Sebastien Matringe, Rong Lu
1:30 PM Efficient Unconventional Reservoir Simulation via Physics-Informed Fourier Neural Operators
K. Mukundakrishnan1, J. Leines*2 and J. Miao2 (1. Stone Ridge Technology; 2. SimTech LLC)
1:55 PM A Novel Model Integrating Physics-Guided Multimodal and Transfer Learning Model for Shale Gas Well EUR Prediction
C. Li*, J. Fu, L. Zhang and W. Yan (Chongqing University of Science and Technology)
2:20 PM Assessing the Impact of Prior Depletion on Future Inventory in the Delaware Basin
K. Sathaye*, A. Toure and D. Niederhut (Novi Labs)
1:35 PM

Theme 4: Rock and Hydraulic Fracture Modeling

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Ruiting Wu, Jichao Yin
1:35 PM Stress Space-Driven Completions: An Integrated Geomechanical Framework
A. Gandomkar*, A. Dalir, O. Mora and E. R. Davis (ConocoPhillips)
2:00 PM In-Situ Geomechanical Properties and Stress Characterization Using a High-Precision Pressuremeter in a Deep Well
M. A. Nagel*, A. Iuferova and C. Fehr (Integrity Insitu)
2:25 PM Pioneering Numerical Framework for Simulating Horizontal Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in Shallow Coal Mine Environments
R. Cong1, Y. Feng1, S. Cheng1, P. Lin1, X. Shang1, K. Zhao1 and C. Liu*2 (1. CCTEG Coal Mining Research Institute; 2. SimTech LLC)

Theme 9: Applications Oriented Technologies for Emission Reduction

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Jonathan Ortiz, Nadia Mouedden
1:35 PM Toward Net-Zero Frac Fleets Using Nanoparticle Based Pulsed-Power Plasma Stimulation
M. A. Gabry*, S. Nguyen and M. Y. Soliman (University of Houston)
2:00 PM Turning Flared Gas in the Permian Basin into Reserves: Quantifying Associated Gas Losses and Salado Formation Subsurface Storage Potential
L. Ruiz Maraggi*, L. Ko, E. Rodriguez Calzado and L. Moscardelli (Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin)
2:25 PM Oilless Compression to Capture Gas and Eliminate Flaring
D. Schmidt* (EERC)

Theme 9: Subsurface Measurement and Control Technologies for Geothermal Efficiency

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Saeid Khorsandi, Tianjia Huang
1:35 PM Analytical Solution for Heat Recovery in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Including Complex Fracture Geometry
J. A. Acuna* (J Acuna Consulting, LLC)
2:00 PM Application of Autonomous Flow Control Devices in Geothermal Systems to Optimise Heat Efficiency
J. Abbott1, C. Fredd2 and M. Moradi*1 (1. TAQA; 2. Blue Angel Energy)

Theme 7: CO₂ Huff-and-Puff and Cyclic Gas Injection Mechanisms

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Deniz Paker, Rohan Vijapurapu
1:35 PM Enhanced Oil Recovery Effects of Adding Non-Ionic Surfactants During CO₂ Huff-and-Puff
M. P. Grindle*1, D. Tapriyal1, L. Burrows1, R. Enick2 and A. Goodman1 (1. National Energy Technology Laboratory; 2. University of Pittsburgh)
2:00 PM Linking Wettability to CO2 Huff-and-Puff Efficiency: Insights from Facies-Controlled Experiments on Tight Reservoir Cores
M. K. Aljishi, B. A. Mohamed*, N. Truong, S. T. Dang and C. Rai (University of Oklahoma)
2:25 PM Chemical-Assisted CO2-Oil Miscibility Pressure Reduction for Diffusion-Driven Processes in Shales
T. Liu1, N. Tai1, Y. Guo2, Y. Shi*1 and K. Mohanty3 (1. China University of Geosciences; 2. Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development; 3. University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 2: Geomechanical Integration and Application of AI/ML

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Mehrnoosh Saneifar, Didi Ooi
1:35 PM Geomechanical Behavior of Oil Shales from Northeastern Brazil
J. A. Soares*1, F. Ferreira2, A. G. Sobrinho1, J. C. Amorim1 and M. S. Dutra1 (1. UFCG; 2. PETROBRAS)
2:00 PM Integrated Methodology to Reduce Uncertainties in Selection of Frac Zones in Source Rocks
R. Tawfik* (CANGEO)
2:25 PM Comparative Study of Drill-Bit Images with LWD Hi-Resolution Resistivity Images for Optimal Solutions in U.S. Land Operations
C. Shrivastava* (SLB)

Theme 10: New Ideas to Maximize Field Value

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
1:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Session Chairs: Robin Singh, Anil Ramkhelawan
1:35 PM Revitalizing Mature Shale Basins: Evaluating Behind-the-Meter Power Generation, Geothermal Conversion, Energy Storage, and Produced Water Valorization Pathways
S. Nash* (AAPG)
2:00 PM OCTG Torque vs Tension: A Growing Concern for Well Integrity
W. Ott* (Fermata Connections)
2:25 PM Fracturing Sleeve System Striving for Excellence in Unconventional Resource Plays: Present and Future
E. Lolon*, T. Reynolds, M. Hollaway, M. Mikitin and F. Urbano (Liberty Energy)
3:25 PM

Theme 7: Flow Dynamics at the Pore Scale in Unconventional Reservoirs

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Yula Tang, Jichao Han
3:25 PM Pore-Scale Evaluation of Condensate Dropout Impact on Gas Permeability
A. W. Alsmaeil*, A. Alrehaily and M. W. Alsaffar (Saudi Aramco)
3:50 PM Microfluidic Visualization and Phase-Behavior Simulation Study on Gas Injection Displacement Mechanisms in Shale Oil
H. Zhang*, W. Zhang, B. Yuan, J. Gao and R. Xie (China University of Petroleum)
4:15 PM Multiphase Flow and Oil Mobilization Mechanisms During CO2 Fracturing Flowback in Tight Oil Reservoirs Revealed by MRI and NMR Experiments
X. Li* (China University of Petroleum)

Theme 2: Innovative Logging Measurements and Interpretation Methods

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Sebastian Ramiro-Ramirez, Edgar Ignacio Velez Arteaga
3:25 PM A Case Study Utilizing Advanced Wireline Formation Testing Technology to Characterize Reservoir Fluids in the Permian Basin
P. Guo*, J. Miller, A. K, T. Longbottom and J. Hinojosa (ExxonMobil)
3:50 PM Wireline Microfracture Test Implementation and Analysis Using the DFIT-FBA Procedure
C. Clarkson*1, S. Haqparast1, X. Xie2, K. Newsham2, B. Gomez2, S. Naone2, I. Uzun2, R. Naveena-Chandran3, C. Batzer3, R. Medina3, E. Lopez3, G. Hashmi3, J. Hemsing3, J. Mata3, M. Hernandez3, P. Lowrey3 and S. Torgerson3 (1. University of Calgary; 2. Occidental; 3. Halliburton)
4:15 PM Automated Basin-Wide Mineralogy Estimation Using Deep Learning Integration of Core, Spectroscopy, and Basic Log Data
V. Simoes*, C. Sena Santiago and P. Irgens (SLB)

Theme 1: Improving Returns Through Smarter Development Strategy

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Anup Viswanathan, David Haddad
3:25 PM TripleFrac: Scaling Multifrac Hydraulic Fracturing for Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction
M. Rodriguez* and T. Stom (Chevron)
4:15 PM Using Drilling-Derived Mechanical Specific Energy to Map Pore-Pressure Contrasts Across Faulted Eagle Ford Blocks
J. Roberts1, P. Chapman1 and K. Wutherich*2 (1. Devon Energy Corporation; 2. Drill2Frac)

Theme 10: Laboratory Advancement of New Approaches

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Sama Morsy, Deepak Devegowda
3:25 PM Experimental Study of CO2 Huff-n-Puff for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Shale Reservoirs: Mechanistic Insights from Fractures and the Viability of CO2 Energized Huff-n-Puff
M. Yang*, S. Fang, Y. He and C. Dai (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
3:50 PM Stabilizing In-Situ Combustion in Bakken Shale Using Hydroxide Additives: Evidence of Reduced Oxygen Demand and Enhanced Combustion Uniformity
M. Hajiyev and B. Hascakir* (Texas A&M University)
4:15 PM Unraveling the Complex Interactions Between Biocides and Friction Reducers to Preserve Functionality
D. R. Dreyer*, D. Garza and P. Kurian (Finoric LLC)

Theme 9: Engineering the Next Generation of Geothermal Projects: Models, Methods, and Insights

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Denise Benoit, Kristina Holan
3:25 PM Scoping Engineering and Economic Study of a Geothermal Project
L. A. Gracian*1,2, I. R. Diyashev1, T. A. Blasingame1, A. Orangi3 and E. Evans2 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Rock Flow Dynamics; 3. Murphy Oil Company)
3:50 PM Physics Guided Surrogate Model Framework for Thermal Extraction Prediction in Enhanced Geothermal Systems Under Variable Injection Scenarios
V. Kesireddy* and D. Voulanas (Texas A&M University)
4:15 PM Investigation of Hydraulic Fracture Properties for Geothermal Heat Extraction from Shale Gas Reservoirs Using Embedded Discrete Fracture Modeling
K. Mawa*1, S. Bhattacharya2, M. Delshad1 and K. Sepehrnoori1 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. Bureau of Economic Geology)

Theme 6: Reservoir and Production Forecasting II

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: Vishal Bang, Yuanbo Lin
3:25 PM Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Production Forecasting in Unconventional Reservoirs: A Review of Machine-Learning Methods, Decline Frameworks, and Data-Quality Requirements
A. Bigdeli*1 and C. Temizel2 (1. Universidade Estadual de Campinas; 2. TerraPacific)
3:50 PM Designing Depletion Features for Parent–Child Modeling: Comparing Time, Distance, and Volume–Distance Formulations in Machine-Learning Workflows
B. Davis*1, A. Qualls2 and K. Sathaye1 (1. Novi Labs; 2. Devon Energy)
4:15 PM Hybrid Data-Driven and Physics Approach for Dynamic BHP Estimation and Well-Performance Tracking in Coal Seam Gas (CSG) Fields
U. Sinha*, H. Zhu, P. S. Chauhan and H. Zalavadia (Xecta Digital Labs)

Theme 8: Diagnostics and Integrated Insights

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
3:25 PM – 4:40 PM
Session Chairs: DT Vo, Robert Archer, Yuguang Chen
3:25 PM Multi-Stage Hydraulic Fracture Modeling with Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) and Time-Lapse Geochemistry (TLG) Utilization
P. Shilkova* (Colorado School of Mines)
3:50 PM Evaluating Depletion Influence Using Analog Surveillance Data, RTA, and Multi-Pad, Multi-Bench Depletion Modeling
S. Khorsandi*, A. Vissotski, X. Liu, Y. Tang, Y. Cai, Y. Chen, K. Ramsaran, Y. Tan, J. Fleck and H. Park (Chevron)
4:15 PM Quantifying Key Drivers of Well Performance and Economics in the Haynesville Shale
Y. He1, F. Kong2, Z. Li2, C. Xu2 and W. Yu*3 (1. Syracuse University; 2. CNPC USA; 3. Simtech)
8:50 AM

Special Session: EOR for Shale Plays

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
8:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Moderator Doug Valleau
8:50 AM Speaker
T. Zhang* (Bureau of Economic Geology)
8:50 AM Speaker
J. Alvarez* (Chevron)
8:50 AM Speaker
X. Xie* (Oxy)
8:55 AM

Theme 7: Foam, Mobility Control, and Conformance Management

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Amit Katiyar, Kaveh Ahmadi
8:55 AM Impact of Nanobubble Generation Pressure on Enhanced Oil Recovery
T. Lawal*1, H. Wang1, R. Okuno1, Z. Li2, N. Zhou2, L. Zhang2 and M. Lu2 (1. The University of Texas at Austin; 2. CNPC USA Corporation)
9:20 AM Diverter Stabilized Foams for Temporary Flow Restriction in Parent–Child Fracture Geometries in Unconventional Shale Reservoirs: A Microfluidic Assessment
K. Sivaraman1, L. Houchin*2, N. Koster3 and J. Trivedi1 (1. University of Alberta; 2. Production Improvement Chemicals; 3. Diverter Plus)
9:45 AM Foam-Based Mobility Control for Cyclic Gas Injection in High-Temperature, High-Salinity Shale Reservoirs
R. Singh*, A. Katiyar, P. Akhade, C. Clark, S. Camacho and J. Hutchens (The Dow Chemical Company)

Theme 2: Integrated Petrophysical Interpretation

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Rishikesh Shetty, Hasan Khan
8:55 AM From Characterized Sweet Spot to Stage Optimization: An Enhanced Integrated Workflow Applied to Major Shale Plays Across Diverse Geological Settings in the Americas, Case Studies
D. Betancourt*1,2,3, A. M. Quaglia2, R. D. Panesso2, J. C. Porras2 and E. Solorzano3 (1. Universidad Central de Venezuela; 2. InterRock; 3. University of Oriente)
9:20 AM Integrated Formation Evaluation at a Drilling Qualification Facility Using Core and Downhole Sensors
R. Balliet* (Halliburton Energy Services Inc)
9:45 AM Updated Non-Electrical Solutions for Unlocking Gas Potential In Ultradeep Tight Reservoirs
L. Cai* (SLB)

Theme 4: Diagnostics and Monitoring in Hydraulic Fracturing with Geomechanical Models II

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Qin Ji, Xinghui Liu
8:55 AM Well Integrity Challenges and Cement Damage Mechanisms in Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
A. Ahmed* and K. Sepehrnoori (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:20 AM Proppant Distribution Effect on Pressure Transient Behavior in Fractured Production Wells: A Combination of Forward Simulation and Inversed Method Analysis
Y. Li*, J. Hu, Y. Ou and M. M. Sharma (The University of Texas at Austin)
9:45 AM An Alternative Approach for Estimating Reservoir Pressure from the Flowback Period of DFIT-FBA
C. Clarkson*1, S. Haqparast1 and D. Zeinabady2 (1. University of Calgary; 2. ResFrac Corporation)

Theme 9: Multiphysics Controls Characterization for CCUS Reliability

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Katrina Ostrowicki, Graham Bain
8:55 AM Multi-Decadal Evolution of a CO₂-Driven Reaction Interface in Wellbore Cement: Insights from Field-Retrieved Cores
S. Ahmed Banu1, M. Meng2 and S. Abedi*1 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Los Alamos National Lab)
9:20 AM NMR Spectroscopy to Quantify Oil Recovery and Image Saturation Profiles During Cyclic CO2 Gas Injection on Carbonate Source Rocks
A. Mathur*1, S. Althaus2, A. Gupta2, R. Vaidya2 and R. Mesdour3 (1. WDVG Engineering; 2. Aramco Americas; 3. Aramco)
9:45 AM Prioritizing Multiphysics (HMTC) Controls on CO₂ Injection Behavior Using a Fully Coupled Simulator
M. Mura* and M. M. Sharma (The University of Texas at Austin)

Theme 3: Emerging Geological Evaluations: Integrated Workflows for Prospectivity Assessment and Development Efficiencies II

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: David Hume, Devon Verellen
8:55 AM Characterizing the Karst Features of the Rustler Formation and the Ochoan Evaporites in Southeast Eddy County, New Mexico
T. Mackay*1, A. Fernandez2 and A. Lewis1 (1. Fairfield Geotechnologies; 2. Eliis Inc.)
9:20 AM The Wattenberg Temperature Anomaly, Denver Basin, CO
S. A. Sonnenberg* (Colorado School of Mines)
9:45 AM Core-Based Electrofacies – Integrating Rock-Log Data for Mixed System Shelf-to-Basin Reservoir Characterization
A. Eljalafi*1,2,3, A. Bonilla-Rodriguez4, C. Cross1, R. Holman1 and J. Bellian5 (1. Ovintiv; 2. University of Texas; 3. Colorado School of Mines; 4. ExxonMobil; 5. Koloma)

Theme 8: Performance Prediction Methods: Physics-Based Models and Data-Driven Forecasting Approaches II

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Alexsandra Martinez, Frank Male, Xiao Jin
8:55 AM Relationship Between the Stretched-Exponential Decline Model and Analytical Solutions for Fractal Reservoirs
A. R. Valdes-Perez*1,2 and T. A. Blasingame3 (1. Kappa Engineering; 2. Johns Hopkins University; 3. Texas A&M University)
9:20 AM Automated Well Performance Prediction in the Delaware Basin: Integrating Diffusive Time of Flight with Machine Learning
A. Li*, E. A. Kinzler and S. Esmaili (Occidental Petroleum Corporation)
9:45 AM Some Pitfalls of Mass Flowing Material Balance for Fluid-In-Place Estimation
H. Hamdi*, C. Clarkson and M. Parvazdavani (University of Calgary)

Theme 6: Subsurface Characterization, Applied Case Studies, and Business Implementation II

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
8:55 AM – 10:10 AM
Session Chairs: Hardik Zalavadia, Lucy Luo
8:55 AM Regional Data-Driven Model Based on Interference Metrics and Their Relationship to Parent-Child Well Productivity: A Case Study in the Vaca Muerta Basin Using Multivariate Analysis
J. Llanes* (YPF S.A.)
9:20 AM Tansformers -Based Induced Earthquake Prediction in the Permian Basin and Its Impact on SWD Injection and CO2 Storage Site Evaluation
S. Sen*1,2, B. Dindoruk1 and G. Bozkurt2 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. ShaleCode Company)
9:45 AM Fault Prediction Over a Densley Fractured, Low Offset Permian Basin Acreage: A 3D Convolutional Neural Network Case Study
G. Espinosa* and H. M. Garcia (Geoteric)
10:45 AM

Special Session: Agents in the Trenches: Real-World Lessons from Autonomous Subsurface Workflows

Exhibit Hall E, Room 6
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Moderator Susan Nash
10:45 AM Speaker
J. Boden* (i2K Connect)
10:45 AM Speaker
H. Nash* (Boundary RSS)
10:45 AM Speaker
A. Hermes* (SLB)
10:45 AM Speaker
S. Gunturu* (Petrabytes Corporation)
10:50 AM

Theme 5: Emerging Geochemical-Based Applications

Exhibit Hall E, Station B
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Ahmed Alsmaeil, Jennifer Adams, Jagos Radovic
10:50 AM Relationship Between Chemofacies and Mechanical Property: A Permian Basin Example
A. Mitra* and A. Ahmed (Premier Corex)
11:15 AM Pressure-Dependent Chemo-Mechanical Pathways in Mancos Shale Exposed to CO2-Rich Brine
S. Mahgoub, S. Ahmed Banu and S. Abedi* (Texas A&M University)
11:40 AM Different Kerogens in the Kitchen – Thermal Maturity Trends of the Mowry Shale Across Southwest Wyoming
S. Hudson*1, B. Taylor1, B. Greenhalgh2 and A. Toner1 (1. Brigham Young University; 2. Wexpro)
12:05 PM Pyrolysis Tmax Suppression as a Robust Indicator for Rapid Identification of Lacustrine Shale Oil “Sweet Spots”
M. Li*1,2, X. Ma1,2, M. Qian1,2, E. Wang1,2, T. Cao1,2 and X. Guo1,2 (1. State Key Laboratory of Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment Mechanisms and Efficient Development; 2. Sinopec Petroleum Exploration & Production Research Institute)

Theme 7: Surfactant Design, Chemistry, and Transport in Unconventionals

Exhibit Hall E, Room 1
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Chao-yu Vence Sie, Shunxiang Xia
10:50 AM A Surfactant Case Study in the Delaware Basin: Correlating Field Data with Laboratory Performance
A. J. Menke*, R. Madigan, A. Graham, E. Acosta and C. Hall (Integrity Biochem)
11:15 AM Experimental and Numerical Study of Surfactant Huff-and-Puff in Shale Reservoirs
A. K. Aboahmed* and K. Mohanty (The University of Texas at Austin)
11:40 AM Micelle Behavior of Surfactants in High-Salinity, High-Hardness Brines, and Its Implications for Transport and Stability in Unconventional Reservoirs
G. Herman*1, H. Au Yong1 and C. Bittner2 (1. BASF; 2. BASF SE)
12:05 PM Development and Screening of Surfactant-Nanoparticle Package for Unconventional Bakken Reservoirs at 150 °C and ~30%Salinity: Comparison Between Blends of Conventional (Anionic, Nonionic, and Amphoteric), Bio-Based and Bio-Surfactants (Rhamnolipids And Sophorolipids) with Nanoparticles
R. Ma1, J. Trivedi*1 and L. Houchin2 (1. University of Alberta; 2. Production Improvement Chemicals)

Theme 10: Refrac Stimulation

Exhibit Hall E, Room 4
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Jonathan Ortiz, Reza Safariforoshani
10:50 AM Physics-Based Refrac Sensitivity and Optimization Using Calibrated Models in the Bakken
S. Morsy*1, C. Cipolla1, M. McKimmy2,3, A. Baldwin4, M. Babazadeh5, C. Abbott6, J. Zaghloul6, M. Almasoodi4, J. Lassek2, A. Tucker7, M. Paryani7, R. Safariforoshani5, A. Gandomkar5, A. Garbino1 and M. McClure1 (1. ResFrac; 2. Hess; 3. Chevron; 4. Devon; 5. ConocoPhillips; 6. Continental Resources; 7. Apache Corporation)
11:15 AM Permian Basin Refrac Candidate Selection and Design with Numerical Modeling
A. Garbino*1, B. Gilmore2, G. Gauthier2, J. Ndungu3, A. Tucker4, M. Paryani4, M. Almasoodi5, D. Armistead5, M. McClure1, S. Morsy1 and C. Ponners1 (1. ResFrac; 2. ExxonMobil Upstream Oil and Gas; 3. formerly ExxonMobil Upstream Oil and Gas; 4. Apache Corporation; 5. Devon Energy)
11:40 AM Mature Well Re-Fracturing Enabled by Pre-Frac Array Electromagnetic Diagnosis and Well Re-Construction Using Expandable Tubular
Z. Tong*, R. Wei and H. Liu (Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, PetroChina)
12:05 PM Downhole Pulse-Based Hydraulic Re-Stimulation for Revitalizing Mature Unconventional Wells
I. Allahar* (Wellbore Consultants)

Theme 6: Data-Driven Prediction of Well Fracturing and Production Performance

Exhibit Hall E, Room 2
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Utkarsh Sinha, Yue Li, Laura Santos
10:50 AM A Data Driven Approach for Early Frac Hit Detection in ESP Wells Within Unconventional Reservoirs
R. K. Singh*1, J. Kaus2 and B. J. Spivey3 (1. ExxonMobil Services & Technology Pvt Ltd; 2. ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company; 3. ExxonMobil Upstream Company)
11:15 AM Predicting RTA Parameters for Delaware Basin Unconventional Wells Using Supervised Machine Learning
S. M. Elkholy*, Y. Ben, Y. Askabe, R. Vaidya and V. Muralidharan (Occidental Petroleum)
11:40 AM Physics Informed Machine Learning Frameworks for Improved Prediction of Hydraulic Fracturing Treatment Pressure
J. Wagner*1,2 and M. Sinkey1 (1. ShearFrac; 2. University of Toronto)
12:05 PM A Hybrid Physics and Machine‑Learning Approach to Parent‑Child Well Degradation
E. Moncayo*, D. Chakravarthy, J. Courtier, D. Galvis, M. Shokry and I. Wang (Ecopetrol Permian)

Theme 2: Advances in Core Analysis and Rock-Fluid Interaction II

Exhibit Hall E, Station A
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Sabyasachi Dash, Sandeep Mukherjee
10:50 AM Cation Exchange Capacity In Tight Rocks
T. Vo*, N. Vuong, C. Rai and S. T. Dang (The University of Oklahoma)
11:15 AM Machine Learning for Water Saturation Prediction: Beyond Archie’s Model
E. Gyimah1, S. Kelley1, A. Amosu2, M. Metwally3, D. Bui2 and G. Akpabli*3 (1. New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Minerals Resources; 2. Petroleum Recovery Research Center; 3. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)
11:40 AM Evaluating NMR Sensitivity in Tight Reservoir Cores: Impacts of Calibration Volume, Tool Frequency, and Porosity Regime
B. A. Mohamed*1, M. K. Aljishi1, N. Truong1, S. Mamoudou2, S. T. Dang1 and C. Rai1 (1. University of Oklahoma; 2. Stratum Reservoir)
12:05 PM A Study on Shale Mechanical Parameters Based on Nanoindentation Experiments: A Case Study from the Chang 7 Shale in the Ordos Basin
F. Wang*1,2, X. Wang1,2, X. Zhang1,2, Z. Gu1,2, H. Ma1,2, H. LV1,2, X. LV1,2 and X. Wang1,2 (1. Oil & Gas Technology Research Institute, Changqing Oilfield Company; 2. National Engineering Laboratory for Exploration and Development of Low-Permeability Oil & Gas Fields)

Theme 1: Chevron Special Session: Operational Excellence at Scale

Exhibit Hall E, Room 5
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Alejandro Lerza, Yanli Pei
10:50 AM From Surveillance to Strategy: Calibrated Modeling and Sensitivities Unlock Optimum DJ Basin Development
L. Xu*, R. Wu, J. Junca-Laplace, J. Dunn and B. Velardo (Chevron)
11:40 AM Field Validation of Cross-Flow Ceramic Membrane Pilot for Produced Water Reuse in Completion Operations
J. Cunningham1, D. G. Leach*1, G. Padilla1, M. Hefta2, M. Bentancur2, W. Wei1 and T. Barnes2 (1. Chevron Technical Center, a division of Chevron USA, Inc.; 2. Chevron North America E&P Company, a division of Chevron USA, Inc.)

Theme 9: Sustainable Water Strategies in Unconventionals

Exhibit Hall E, Room 3
10:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Session Chairs: Swati Sagar, Qinmin Luo
10:50 AM Innovative Water Management in UAE Unconventional Resource Development: Advancing Closed-Loop Systems and Cutting-Edge Treatment Technologies
A. A. Al Hassani, F. M. Al Hosani*, F. Silva, A. Alharthi, K. H. Al Dhaheri and Y. F. Pangestu (ADNOC Onshore)
11:40 AM From Disposal to Resource: Field Deployment of a Produced Water Reuse System for Fracturing in the Middle East
C. A. Brown1, E. Lagarrigue*2, A. Ryan1, W. TIban1 and R. Wargo1 (1. Turnwell; 2. ADNOC)
12:05 PM Salt–Tolerant Fracturing Fluid Prepared Directly from High–Salinity Produced Water: Technology and Field Application
H. Bai*, F. Zhou, Z. Ding, S. Zhang and E. Yao (China University of Petroleum)

Theme 1: Alternates

Session Chairs: Matthew Poole, Alejandro Lerza, Luis Baez, Ali Sloan
12:00 AM Optimizing Frac Performance on 32 Permian Wells by Utilizing a Combination of Micellar Surfactant and Nanoparticles
J. Coronado1, J. Trivedi*2, L. Houchin3 and J. Pratt4 (1. Double Eagle Central Operating; 2. University of Alberta; 3. Production Improvement Chemicals; 4. Nitro-Lift Technologies)
12:00 AM Common Equation of State Based Compositional Simulation to Quantify Uncertainty for Multi-Bench Faulted Reservoirs in the Permian Basin
T. Gang*, C. Chen, H. Tang and H. Behzadi (Occidental Petroleum)
12:00 AM Enabling Successful Hydraulic Fracturing in the UAE Through an Optimized Post-Fracturing Plug Millout Workflow
Z. Hamidon*1, A. Ryan1, S. A. Elazab2, S. Elhanbouly2, Y. Faizov2 and M. El Taher3 (1. Turnwell; 2. ADNOC; 3. SLB)
12:00 AM Transforming Completion Practices: UAE’s First Integrated Deployment in Shilaif Unconventional Oil Reservoir
O. A. Alvarado Sosa1, T. Itibrout1, K. H. Al Dhaheri1, M. Al Mazrouei2, P. Hanna2, A. Cuessy Vazquez*2, A. Alam2, A. Singh2, B. N. Broca2, T. Ao2, E. N. Kaul2, D. N. Cippitelli2, M. N. Khan2, A. N. Alhosani2 and M. Y. Al-Ali2 (1. ADNOC Onshore; 2. ADNOC Drilling)
12:00 AM Changing Maturity Paradigms: Derisking Hybrid Tight Gas and Shale Exploration in the Frontier Paraguayan Chaco Basin
J. A. Angulo*, G. Franco and I. De Barros Barreto (Zeus Energy)
12:00 AM Drilling Mud Loss Mitigation Through Rapid Depletion Forecasting
J. Yin*, J. W. Clark, T. Gang, M. Razavi, J. Han, H. Behzadi, O. Raba, V. Muralidharan, X. Xie and C. M. Sirois (Occidental Petroleum)
12:00 AM Tripling Drilling Efficiency — Record-Setting ROP Transformation in UAE Onshore Unconventional Wells
R. Bayov*1, G. Arbadov1, M. Ahmed1, M. Anwar1, A. Alajami1, E. Elshamisi1, A. Ruzhnikov2, N. Akhmetov1 and A. H. Abdelkawy1 (1. ADNOC Onshore; 2. Turnwell)
12:00 AM Integrated Geoscience-Completions Workflow to Mitigate Casing Deformation and Screen-Out Risk in the Austin Chalk and Structurally Complex Plays
J. Holt1, J. McKinney1 and R. Stocking*2 (1. Black Mountain Oil & Gas; 2. Ubiterra Corporation)

Theme 2: Alternates

Session Chairs: Scott Birkhead, Yulia Faulkner, Haijing Wang, Parag Bandyopadhyay
12:00 AM Enhanced SNGD Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Precision and Sustainability in Formation Evaluation
L. Y. Mei* (SLB)
12:00 AM Finite Element Simulation of Elastodynamic Properties of Oil Shales
J. T. Batista, J. A. Soares* and G. F. Viana de Lima (UFCG)
12:00 AM Thermal Maturity Controls on Pore-Network Wettability: Opposing Behaviors in Oil and Gas Wells
M. Zubair* and H. Dehghanpour (University of Alberta)
12:00 AM Source-Reservoir Coupling Characteristics and Their Impact on Gas Storage of Lime-Mud Limestone from Permian Maokou Formation in the Sichuan Basin, China
Z. Hu*, L. Yu, L. Zhang and F. Bao (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
12:00 AM PVT Correlations for Initial Formation Volume Factor Estimation: A Case Study in Delaware Basin
S. Moonesan*1, S. Tavassoli1 and K. Patel2 (1. University of Texas; 2. Marathon Oil Company)

Theme 3: Alternates

Session Chairs: Andrew Keene, Marianne Rauch, Jose Delgado, Liwei Cheng, Tomasz Ochmanski
12:00 AM Fracture Modeling and Enhanced Oil Recovery, in the Chinguetti Offshore Reservoir: Mauritanian Coastal Basin
D. M. Bah*1,2,3 (1. Boumerdes University; 2. Nouakchott University (Faculty of Sciences and Technology); 3. School of Mining -Oil & Gas)
12:00 AM Intelligent Fault Recognition Driven by Structural-Style Knowledge and Real Data Integration
M. Li and T. Duan* (SINOPEC)
12:00 AM Fracture-Driven Interactions (FDIs) in Unconventional Wells: A Review of Mechanisms, Monitoring Tools, and Mitigation Concepts
A. Bigdeli*1 and C. Temizel2 (1. Universidade Estadual de Campinas; 2. TerraPacific)
12:00 AM Geological Insights into Continental Shale Reservoirs: The Dongyuemiao Member in the Fuxing Area of the Sichuan Basin, China
D. Feng*, Q. Wang, Z. Hu, S. Xu and W. Du (Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
12:00 AM Preliminary Study on the Main Controlling Factors of Deep Coalbed Methane Enrichment in the Slope Zone of the Ordos Basin in China
Z. Liu*, B. Shen and S. Zhao (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Theme 4: Alternates

Session Chairs: Ruiting Wu, Fatick Nath, Qin Ji, Abdul Muqtadir Khan, Jaewoo An, Meng Cao
12:00 AM Integrated Simulation of Hydraulic and Natural Fracture Interactions for Improved Bakken Well Performance
X. Wan*, A. Abes, M. Saeed, C. Wu, L. Jin, C. Dalkhaa and J. Sorensen (Energy & Environmental Research Center)
12:00 AM An Integrated Physics-Guided Neural Network Framework for Joint Prediction of In-Situ Stress and Pore Pressure
P. Lian1,2, T. Nguyen*1, B. Das1, Z. Fan1 and J. Zhang1 (1. Sinopec Tech Houston LLC; 2. Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
12:00 AM A Novel Method for Identifying Critical Wellbore Failure Regions Induced by Poroelastic Response
Y. Han* (Aramco Americas)
12:00 AM Impact of Well Trajectory on Fiber Slippage: A Framework for Selecting the Optimal Observation Well for Single-Use Fiber Deployment
X. Song*1, G. Jin2 and K. Wu1 (1. Texas A&M University; 2. Colorado School of Mines)
12:00 AM Integrating Surface Pumping with Subsurface Diagnostics to Improve Fracture Performance
J. Conaway*, M. Khan and R. Holland (Seismos)
12:00 AM Indirect Hydraulic Fracturing in Coalbed Methane and Coal Mine Methane Applications: Not All Parent-Child Well Interactions Have Negative Consequences!
R. Johnson Jr.*1,2 and H. Ramanandraibe2 (1. Novus Fuels; 2. The University of Queensland)
12:00 AM High Viscosity Friction Reducers Enhance Proppant Transport and Productivity in Bakken Wells: An Integrated Field Perspective
U. Khand* and K. Ling (University of North Dakota)

Theme 5: Alternates

Session Chairs: Craig Barrie, Wei Wang, Jennifer Adams, Jason Jweda
12:00 AM Explaining Poor Production in an Eagle Ford Lateral Using a Hydrocarbon Drainage Index
R. Schrynemeeckers* (Amplified Geochemical Imaging LLC)
12:00 AM Proposing Productivity Index for Vaca Muerta Unconventional Reservoir Based in Geochemical Properties
D. Betancourt*1, R. D. Panesso2, C. Rabe3, E. Solorzano4, E. Sardelli4 and E. J. Betancourt1 (1. Universidad Central de Venezuela; 2. InterRock; 3. Baker Hughes; 4. University of Oriente)
12:00 AM Unique Properties of Low Gas to Oil Ratio (GOR) Black Shale Oil
S. Wu*1, H. Ostera2 and A. Sneddon3 (1. Power Energy and Environmental Research Institute; 2. University of Buenos Aries; 3. Midcon Well Logging (MCWL))
12:00 AM Reactive Transport Modeling of the Dissolution Front in Siliciclastic Mudrocks During the Post-Fracturing Shut-In Period
H. J. Khan* (College of Petroleum & Geosciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals)
12:00 AM Marine Shale Diagenetic System and its Impact on Reservoir Porosity: A Case Study of Permian Shale in the Sichuan Basin, China
G. Wang*1,2, Z. Hu1,2, W. Du1,2, D. Feng1,2, P. Wang1,2 and R. Wang1,2 (1. State Key Laboratory of Shale Oil and Gas Enrichment Mechanisms and Efficient Development; 2. Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)
12:00 AM Carbonate Replacement of Siliceous Shale in the Dalong Formation of the Sichuan Basin and Its Impact on the Development of Shale Reservoirs
L. Lu* (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Theme 6: Alternates

Session Chairs: Sebastien Matringe, Utkarsh Sinha, Wendong Wang, Judy Zhu, Deep Joshi, Nanzhe Wang, Ping Puyang
12:00 AM AI-Assisted Reservoir Quality Prediction in Shale Plays: A Review of Machine-Learning Practices, Training Data Constraints, and Published Field Applications
J. Saldana* and C. Temizel (Terra Altai)
12:00 AM AI in Downhole Image Interpretation for Unconventional Reservoirs: A Review of Machine-Learning Applications, Image-Processing Techniques, and Field Examples
Y. Pamukcu* (Middle East Technical University)
12:00 AM Well Spacing Optimization in the Delaware Basin Wolfcamp Formations
A. Alzahabi*, A. Kamel, J. King and L. Gamez (University of Texas Permian Basin)
12:00 AM Machine Learning Insights Into Lateral Length and Well Productivity: A Framework for Optimizing Unconventional Development
J. Riley*, A. Alzahabi and A. Kamel (UTPB)
12:00 AM Intelligent Machine-Learning System for Automated Oil Well Performance Optimization and Economic Evaluation
E. Agyei* (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)
12:00 AM A Physics-Informed Data Driven Solution to Fractional Diffusion Equations
T. Liang*1, Q. Sun1, M. Zhang2 and X. Li3 (1. China University of Geosciences; 2. China University of Petroleum; 3. The Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, CNPC)
12:00 AM Harnessing Automation and AI in Directional Drilling: Key Insights From Arrow Exploration's Horizontal Campaign in Colombia's Llanos Basin
R. Perdomo*1, A. Neumann2, A. Nino2, O. Diaz3, H. Rueda3, C. Guerrero1, O. Vargas1 and H. Borja1 (1. Halliburton; 2. Arrow Exploration; 3. Drill + Solutions)
12:00 AM Quantitative Assessment of Micro-Annulus with Distributed Acoustic Sensing
Z. Huang*, R. Zheng and Y. Li (CNPC Engineering Technology R & D Company Limited)
12:00 AM A Big-Data View of Drilling and Geology from 80,000 Texas Horizontal Wells
I. Kuvaev*1 and D. Gibson2 (1. ROGII; 2. Gibson Reports)
12:00 AM Completion Optimization on Data-Driven Production Forecasts Improves Tight Oil Well Performance
Z. Ren*, F. Male and L. F. Ayala (Penn State University)
12:00 AM A Data-Driven Framework for Evaluating and Predicting Frac-Hit Critical Injection Volumes in Deep Shale Gas Reservoirs
Z. Cheng, W. Yan, W. Wang, Y. Su and Y. Deng* (China University of Petroleum)
12:00 AM Big-Data Hydraulic Fracture Modeling: A Scalable Workflow for Hydraulic Fracture Characterization Across Hundreds of Shale Gas Wells
J. Leines* and J. Rodgerson (SimTech LLC)
12:00 AM Development and Field Implementation of a Real-Time Hydraulic Fracturing Simulation and Optimization Platform
H. Huang1 and W. Yu*2 (1. Petrochina Southwest Oil & Gas Field Company; 2. SimTech)
12:00 AM A Meta-Learning Framework for Assessing Key Drivers of Shale Oil Production with Few-Shot Samples Across Multiple Basins in China
Y. Ni* and T. Ye (Sinopec Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Theme 7: Alternates

Session Chairs: Russell Giesbrecht, Darren McDuff, Shunxiang Xia, Hosein Kalaei, Chao-yu Vence Sie, Deniz Paker, Sarkis Kakadjian
12:00 AM When to Inject? Molecular Insights into Optimal Pressure Timing for Surfactant EOR in Organic-Rich Shale
W. Zhao and H. Nasrabadi* (Texas A&M University)
12:00 AM A Critical Review of Confined-Fluid Phase Behavior in Unconventional Reservoirs: Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions
N. Qiasi* and X. Li (University of Kansas)
12:00 AM When Lower Fracture Conductivity Wins: A Paradox Explained
H. Behmanesh*1, K. Patel2, R. Vaidya3, S. Esmaili3, M. Carlsen1, M. Majzoub Dahouk1 and C. H. Whitson1 (1. Whitson; 2. CMG Ltd.; 3. Occidental Petroleum)
12:00 AM Effect of Variable-Scale Pore Systems on Gas Injection Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in Tight Oil Reservoirs
M. Kwakye-Tannor* and D. K. Reichhardt (Montana Technological University)
12:00 AM Smart Gas Lift Optimization: Solving the Constrained Compression Challenge in the Permian Basin
M. Stanko*1, M. Majzoub Dahouk1, M. Carlsen1, G. Helfrick1, D. Ferreira1, K. Lucas2 and J. Pratt2 (1. Whitson; 2. Devon)
12:00 AM Evaluating a Multi-Well Huff-and-Puff Program in the Eagle Ford Using Integrated Field and Modeling Analysis
C. Karacaer1, D. Bennett*2, E. Agartan1, C. Ozgen1, P. Chapman2 and J. Tenpenny2 (1. Nitec LLC; 2. Devon Energy)
12:00 AM Review of Gas-Injection EOR in Shale Reservoirs: Mechanisms, Published Pilot Outcomes, and Technical Challenges
H. Moubarak*1,2,3 (1. SEG; 2. Tech Sync Energy LLC; 3. INENSYS)
12:00 AM Mechanism of CO2 Miscible Water-Alternating-Gas Flooding and Optimization of Injection Parameters in Tight Oil Reservoirs
J. Sun*1,2, L. Li1,2, X. Wang3,4, Q. Liu1,2, X. Bian1,2, Z. Chen1,2 and Y. Chen1,2 (1. State Key Laboratory of Deep Oil and Gas, China University of Petroleum; 2. School of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum; 3. National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum; 4. Institute of Unconventional Oil and Gas Science and Technology of China University of Petroleum)
12:00 AM A Carbonated Produced Water Alternating CO2 Gas (CPWAG) Strategy for Improved Oil Recovery (IOR) in Unconventional Reservoirs
R. Maddirala*1, R. Jain1, H. Kakati1 and R. Shukla2,3 (1. Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy; 2. Homi Bhabha National Institute; 3. Pulsed Power and Electro-Magnetics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Facility)
12:00 AM A Novel Ester-Based Surfactant to Improve Oil Recovery in Tight Oil Reservoirs
C. Alys*, J. Deligny and P. Struelens (Oleon)
12:00 AM Development and Evaluation of a Novel Bio-Based Displacement Agent Compatible with Produced Water for Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Ordos Basin
Y. Zhang* (Oil & Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company)
12:00 AM A Numerical Simulation Study on the Mechanisms of Enhanced Oil Recovery by Nanobubble Water Flooding
Y. Yao* (Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute)

Theme 8: Alternates

Session Chairs: Annie Shen, Junjie Yang, Susan Howes, Yuguang Chen, Gizem Yildirim
12:00 AM Mitigating Parent–Child Interference in the Haynesville Basin Through Fracture Geometry Control
T. Do*1, S. Horigan2, C. Widell2 and P. Valora2 (1. InDZone Consulting LLC; 2. Sponte Operating)
12:00 AM Understanding Well Performance of Unconventional Extended Laterals in Eagle Ford, TX
J. Zhu*, X. Li and W. Liu (CNOOC International)
12:00 AM A Few-Shot AI Framework for Reliable Early-Time Production Forecasting in the Permian Basin
K. Katterbauer* and A. W. Alsmaeil (Saudi Arabian Oil Co)
12:00 AM Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Enhanced EUR Prediction in Multi-Stage Fractured Horizontal Wells: Addressing Global Reserve Uncertainty
O. T. Omokhoa* (University of Nigeria Nsukka)
12:00 AM First-Ever Cloud and GPU-Based Reservoir Simulation Framework for Real-Time Post-Frac Production Prediction
C. Chang1, C. Liu*2 and W. Yu2 (1. PetroChina Southwest Oil & Gas Field Company; 2. SimTech LLC)

Theme 9: Alternates

Session Chairs: Rosa Aguilar, Pouria Mousavi, Denise Benoit, Scott Singleton, Maria Lozano, Katrina Ostrowicki, Abouzar Mirzaei Paiaman, I Wayan Rakananda Saputra, Nadia Mouedden, Deepak Devegowda
12:00 AM Application of CO2-Responsive Gel for Carbon Sequestration in Shale Oil Reservoirs: Advancing CCUS Strategies for GHG Emission Mitigation in the Ordos Basin
Y. Zhang*1,2 (1. Oil & Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company; 2. University of Calgary)
12:00 AM Contrasting Carbonation Behavior of CaOH, MgOH, and NaOH with Ultramafic Rocks: Evidence of Selective Enhancement of CO2 Capture
B. Hascakir* (Texas A&M University)
12:00 AM Characterization of Deep Paleozoic Unconventional Formations for CO2 Storage in the Delaware Basin
T. Khan*, F. J. Angel, M. Myers and L. A. Hathon (University of Houston)
12:00 AM Feasibility of Downhole Water Sink-assisted CO₂ Sequestration: A Scalable Data-Driven Framework
W. J. Al-Mudhafar* (Basrah Oil Company)
12:00 AM Multiscale Characterization of Tight Oil Shale: Insights into Mineralogical, Organic, and Pore Properties with Implications for Energy Storage and Adsorption Behavior
A. Alanazi* and H. Hoteit (King Abdullah University for Science and Technology)
12:00 AM Electrifying Large-scale Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Oilfields: A Scalable Technical Solution, Field Validation, And Standardized Pathway
Y. Peng* (Shenzhen New Energy Research Institute, PetroChina)
12:00 AM Pad Power: A Clean-Energy Drilling System for High-Efficiency Unconventional Development in UAE
A. H. Abdelkawy*, A. Alajami, M. Anwar and E. Elshamisi (ADNOC Onshore)
12:00 AM Evaluating Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions through Non-Condensable Gas Co-Injection in SAGD Operations Using Modified Well Configurations
Y. Zhang*1,2 (1. Oil & Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changing Oilfield Company; 2. University of Calgary)
12:00 AM Subsurface Risk Assessment for Gas Storage: Coupled Effects of Mineralogy, TOC, Wettability, and Gas Diffusivity on Shale Containment Efficiency
A. Alanazi* and H. Hoteit (King Abdullah University for Science and Technology)
12:00 AM Pore-Throat Gradient Controlled Two-Phase Flow in Porous Media: Investigation of Wettability-Geometry Coupling for Subsurface Engineering
T. Zhou*1,2 (1. University of Manchester; 2. Soft Matter Sciences and Engineering, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, CNRS, Sorbonne Université)
12:00 AM Examining the Effect of Hydrogen Exposure on Geochemical-Mechanical Properties of Unconventional-Oil-Formation Rock, Oil and Brine: Experimental Work to Help Evaluate Hydrogen Storage in the Wolfcamp and Bakken Shale
E. Bechara*, M. Watson, T. Gamadi, H. Emadibaladehi, I. Ispas and S. Thiyagarajan (Texas Tech University)
12:00 AM Determination of Geothermal Gradient in North Cambay Basin, Gujarat, India
S. Saikia* (ONGC)
12:00 AM Machine Learning–Driven Optimization of Infill Well Spacing for Geothermal Coproduction in Mature Hydrocarbon Fields.
E. Agyei* (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology)
12:00 AM Enhancing Microwave-Driven Hydrogen Generation Through Engineered Calcite–CaO Mineral Transformations
A. B. Demir and B. Hascakir* (Texas A&M University)
12:00 AM Acoustically Derived Perforation Efficiency and Near Field Conductivity Using High-Resolution Surface Pressure Analysis in Geothermal Applications
S. Gabel*, M. Khan, J. Klostermann, S. Rahimi-Aghdam and B. Emborsky (Seismos, Inc.)
12:00 AM Integrated Pressure–Tracer Diagnostics for Engineered Geothermal and Unconventional Reservoirs Using a Dual-Porosity-Dual-Permeability Framework
B. Mindygaliyeva* and H. Kazemi (Colorado School of Mines)

Theme 10: Alternates

Session Chairs: Baosheng Liang, Sama Morsy, Reza Safariforoshani, Xiao Jin, Giselle Garcia Ferrer
12:01 AM Mechanistic Understanding of Potential Formation Damage in Shale Oil Reservoirs — Insights from Integrated Laboratory Evaluation
X. Yu* (China University of Petroleum)
12:01 AM Real-Time Pressure Pattern Recognition for Predicting and Mitigating Permian Basin Frac Hits
K. Katterbauer* and A. W. Alsmaeil (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
12:01 AM Effective Remediation of Polymer Gel Damage in Shale Reservoirs: A Case Study from the Woodford Shale
G. Djioto* (Flex-Chem)
12:01 AM From Simulation to Field Trial: A Full-Cycle Approach to Optimizing Energized-Induced Steering Refracturing in Tight Oil
J. Zhang*, H. Qu and F. Zhou (China University of Petroleum)
12:01 AM Maximizing Permian Basin Shale Oil Recovery While Lowering the Cost of Production
R. Downey* (Shale Ingenuity LLC)
12:01 AM Optimizing Drawdown Strategies Using Streamlined Workflow: Insights from Midland and Delaware Basins
Y. Gonzalez*, J. Courtier, E. Moncayo, I. Wang, A. Jacquet, C. Garces, M. Shokry and H. Sun (Ecopetrol Permian)
12:01 AM Analyzing Stage Zone Placement Impact on Fracture Pressure and Frac Success: A Montney Case Study
R. Gravel* (GeoLOGIC Systems LTD)
12:01 AM Integrated Drilling-Derived Rock Strength and Real-Time Fracture Diagnostics for Completion Optimization in the Powder River Basin
T. Szilagyi1, M. Sinkey*1, K. Wutherich2, B. Bundy3, S. Van Delinder3, T. Hewett3 and J. Kegel3 (1. ShearFRAC; 2. Drill2Frac; 3. Ballard Petroleum)