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Agenda 2018
Key: What will be covered?
Economic Landscape & Market Review
Technical Know-How
Geology and Geophysics
Technological Advancements
Cost Reduction and Efficiency
Water Management & Logistics
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018
0900 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0935 OPENING ADDRESS
SESSION 01 SHALE GAS & TIGHT OIL EXPLORATION & GEOLOGY
0935 - 1005 A DEEP ANALYSIS OF THE EVOLUTION OF WELL PRODUCTIVITY IN VACA MUERTA
- Improvement in the productivity of shale wells and comparison with U.S. plays
- Investments required to achieve a massive development in Argentina
- Road to the oil-window is coming?
Alvaro Rios
Gas Energy Latin America
Gas Energy Latin America
1005 - 1035 FROM PILOT PROJECTS TO FIELD DEVELOPMENT - FACTORY MODE IN VACA MUERTA
- What is Factory Mode? And looking at selective and foundational data acquisition to support UCR development
- Well spacing and cluster spacing optimization for unconventional reservoirs
Fabio Chiarandini
Gaffney, Cline & Associates
Gaffney, Cline & Associates
1035 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 IMAGE FRAC - INTEGRATED MODELING APPROACH FOR GEOMETRIC EVALUATION OF FRACTURES
- Historical research and development
- Multiphysics finite element simulation of the pad and the “Digital Twin”
- Completion design case studies – How engineers are using the information thoughts?
Sean Spicer
Reveal Energy
Reveal Energy
1130 - 1200 CHARACTERIZING THE EFFICACIES OF VARIOUS TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR RECYCLING
- Presenting a comprehensive analysis of produced waste before, during, and after treatment through modular water treatment system
- Presenting a novel, chemical-free pre-treatment option to selectively destroy resilient bacterial contaminants
- Utilizing new technology as a pre-emptive treatment of production wells for enhanced oilfield recovery
Zacariah Hildenbrand
C.L.E.A.R
C.L.E.A.R
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT SHALE PRODUCTION EXHIBITION
SESSION 02 NEW TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES AND TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW
1330 - 1400 THE FUTURE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IS HERE
- The Advantages of Evolution
- Benefits of 100% Natural Gas as Fuel
- Custom Power Generation and Process Equipment
Ben Bodishbaugh
Evolution Well Services, LLC
Evolution Well Services, LLC
1400 - 1430 LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE PERMIAN BASIN ON WATER TREATMENT FOR REUSE IN COMPLETION
- Water Infrastructure versus Mobile Options for treating and disposing flowback and produced water
- Technologies for treatment and treatment quality that is really needed for Argentinian shale plays
- Looking at aeration and how water quality can be maintained in storage
Justin Love
Blackbuck Resources
Blackbuck Resources
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1530 EFFICIENT DESIGN OF WATER BASED DRILLING FLUIDS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMICAL ADVANTAGES
- Use of Drilling Fluids in the operation of Hydrocarbon Exploitation
- Studying the design of water based muds with rheological properties similar to oil based muds used in Argentine Shale formations
- Evaluation of use of Cellulose Nanofibrils as replacement of Xanthan Gum in water based muds for Argentina Shale
Yurany Villada
CONICET Santa Fe
CONICET Santa Fe
1530 - 1600 THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
- Covering emerging new technologies
- Understanding environmental monitoring
- Forms of risk mitigation for oil and gas operators
Zacariah Hildenbrand
C.L.E.A.R
C.L.E.A.R
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 DRY FRICTION REDUCER TECHNOLOGY FOR APPLICATION IN VACA MUERTA SHALE PLAY
- The advantages of Dry Friction Reducer
- Introduction and comparison of liquid and dry PAM friction reducers
- Overview of dry Pam Hydration Equipment
Michael Sanders
SNF S.A.S
SNF S.A.S
1010 - 1040 RAPID EVALUATION OF DIVERTER EFFECTIVENESS FROM POROELASTIC PRESSURE RESPONSE IN OFFSET WELLS
- Case study in the Scoop and Stack play, showing application of pressure data acquired from isolated “monitor” stages on offset wells
- Case study in application of DiverterSCAN with comparison to RTA and standard diverter spike analysis to determine diverter effectiveness
- An approach representing a significant step change in evaluating diversion effectiveness using offset pressure measurements
Scott Miller
Reveal Energy
Reveal Energy
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA
SESSION 03 ARGENTINA SHALE WATER MANAGEMENT & FRAC SAND LOGISTICS
1100 - 1130 OBTAINING THE RIGHT FRAC SAND PRODUCTS FOR EFFICIENT GAS EXPLORATION
- Need to follow strict API specifications for size and sphericity to provide efficient conduit
- How the sizing process is a fundamental part of the Frac Sand manufacturing process
- Production and economic considerations for screening and sizing equipment
Marcelo Niedermann
Rotex Global LLC
Rotex Global LLC
1130 - 1200 FULFILLING TODAY'S PROPPANT DELIVERY SYSTEM CHALLENGE
- Containerized solution for Last-Mile proppant delivery for hydraulic fracturing operations
- Stand By and demurrage costs optimization
- Health, Safety and Environmental benefits
Matt Oehler & Horacio Bustillo
PropX & AESA
PropX & AESA
1330 - 1330 FRAC SAND DRYER TECHNOLOGIES AND MODERN DEVELOPMENTS
- Looking at the types of dryers and the principles of operation
- Understanding design and operational problems
- Modern developemnts and IAC's patented rotary dryer
Luis Castaño
IAC International
IAC International
1230 - 1300 CLOSING REMARKS
1300 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT SHALE PRODUCTION EXHIBITION
Key topics for 2018:
- Making an economic assessment for shale production
Understand the economic fundamentals and key business indicators for shale production in Argentina. - Shale gas and tight oil exploration geology and geophysics
Scope out new opportunities for shale production over the Vaca Muerta area, as well as the Golfo San Jorge, Paraná-Chaco, and the Austral-Magallanes Basin with the latest geological results. - Reducing costs and optimizing completions with the right techniques
Assess how new completions strategies are cost-effective and minimize operational and financial risks by adopting the right techniques for the area. - New technological advances and technical know-how in shale production
Be the first to hear about new innovations for efficient and reliable operations, while ensuring optimum production and enhanced oil recovery. - Maximizing drilling efficiencies for longer and multistage horizontal wells
Explore the latest advances in well drilling and the tools available to achieve longer horizontal wells with more stages along the lateral. - End-user operator case studies and developing a successful program
Gain insight from leading equipment manufacturers and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure optimized completions.