Enhancing Shale Oil & Gas Development Strategies Conference

September 12-13, 2011Doubletree Denver Tech HotelGreenwood Village, CO Optimizing shale expansionthrough growing technologyinnovations and trends.Mark WilliamsSVP of Exploration & DevelopmentWhiting PetroleumRich SmithExecutive Vice President of Exploration& Business DevelopmentStone EnergyStan WilsonManager, Northern RegionResource DevelopmentContinental ResourcesBryan LastrapesBusiness Development Managerfor North AmericaShellDr. Peter HillCEOTriangle PetroleumJohn CurtisProfessor, Director of Potential Gas AgencyColorado School of MinesLoyd RobersonVP Technical Sales & MarketingNewpark Drilling FluidsTisha Conoly SchullerPresident & CEOColorado Oil & Gas AssociationJennifer Leslie-Panek, Ph.D., P. Geoph.Senior Geophysicist, Canadian Oil & GasDivision, Shale GasNexenCarlos CaladVP of Marketing & SalesArcherChuck KozoraRegional Business Development ManagerAquatechFeaturing Case Studies from Leading Shale Oil & Gas Experts:Enhancing Shale Oil & GasDevelopment StrategiesUtilizing Drilling, Completion and ReservoirEngineering Knowledge to Advance Explorationand Diversify Shale Portfolios Attending this Premier marcus evans Conferencewill Enable you to:• Understand how Whiting Petroleum develops effective exploration strategies for shale plays• Assess Shell's shale portfolio and their various business development options for new shale• Address how Nexen uses microseismic mapping to optimize return on investments for shale resources• Utilize Continental Resource's reservoir engineering tactics that progress a better understanding of the shale formationsmarcus evans invites Oil & Gas Upstream VP’s, Directors,and Managers with involvement in Shale and responsibilities in:Who Should Attend:Sliver Sponsors: Media Partners:More Registration Details, Click Here• Exploration• Resource/Business Development• Drilling• Completions• Reservoir Engineering• Geology/Geoscience• Production2:15 Roundtable Discussion Identifying the Appropriate Proximity of Wells to FullyComprehend the Site's Drilling Activity Determining how close together to drill wells is a common issue thatarises when drilling within shale plays. With the available technology,seismic data and other opportunities should help to ensure thereis no overlap between the various wells within plays. Share your thoughtswith the audience in this interactive roundtable discussion.3:00 Networking Break3:30 Case Study Developing Better Well Integrity to Improve Shale Production• Reviewing challenges the industry faces in regards to well integrity issues• Well integrity solutions during the well construction phase• Diagnosing well integrity solutions for better well performanceCarlos CaladVP of Marketing & SalesArcher4:15 Case Study Reviewing the Full Production Process to Receive the Best Returnon Investment• Considering the full development cycle from exploration to production when making business development decisions• Continuing to become more efficient in resource production costs so that future spikes in prices are avoided• Having a sense of assurance that the pricing stays competitive• Comprehending new ways of using natural gas or finding ways to use more of itBryan LastrapesBusiness Development Manager for North AmericaShell5:00 Closing Remarks of Chair and End of Day OneCAPITALIZING ON EFFICIENT DRILLING TECHNIQUES 8:00 Registration and Morning Coffee8:45 Chairman's Opening Address9:00 Keynote PresentationTisha Conoly SchullerPresident & CEOColorado Oil & Gas Association9:45 Case Study Addressing Future U.S. and Canadian Shale Gas Resources – A Viewfrom the Potential Gas Committee• Identifying the U.S.'s shale gas potential resources and how they have nearly doubled over the past 6 years• Enhancing the proven reserves and the increased production rates that have kept pace• Understanding the Canadian federal and British Columbia regulatory agencies' assessments of the Horn River potential resources at 78 trillion cubic feet• Utilizing the estimate of the U.S.'s production rate at 24 trillion cubic feet of shale, while purchasing nearly 3 trillion cubic feet from CanadaJohn CurtisProfessor, Director of Potential Gas AgencyColorado School of Mines10:30 Networking Break11:00 Case Study Implementing Effective Wastewater Recycling Methodsto Diminish Environmental Concerns• Understanding upfront the drilling and waste management costs• Establishing the best ways to recyle the water after it is produced back during the first years of the well’s life• Developing strategies to re-use the water without continually depleting aquifers in the areaChuck KozoraRegional Business Development ManagerAquatech11:45 Case Study Recognizing Shale Plays Early to Make the MostCost-Efficient Investment• Grasping what types of information might lead to a successful play• Revisiting old basins for previously overlooked plays and resources• Identifying the screening capture in the shale life cycle • Finding plays before competition and prior to the dramatic increase in entry costs Rich SmithExecutive Vice President of Exploration & Business DevelopmentStone Energy12:30 Luncheon1:30 Case Study Assessing the Resource Size and Risk Involved With PotentialShale Plays• Collaborating with the geology team to determine if a play has the available resources • Estimating if resources are adequate enough to balance out the risk• Ranking the play potentials based on resources and risks before making the investmentMark WilliamsSVP of Exploration & DevelopmentWhiting PetroleumANALYZING EXPLORATION AND BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT STRATEGIESDAY ONE | Monday, September 12, 2011More Registration Details, Click HereLET US BRING THE TRAINING TO YOUmarcus evans In-House Training – Tailored solutions to meet your company's specific needsExceptional Trainers: Annual global course portfolio over 3000 events a year guaranteesaccess to the world's best trainers.Custom designed: Your team provides input into content and delivery through surveyand consultation with trainers to match your unique training needs. Confidentiality: Your team may talk openly about their experiences and organizational needsin a secure and confidential environment.Cost-effective: Maximize your budget by cutting out travel and lodging expenses while alsomaximizing employee productivity and saving time.Any Training, Anytime, AnywhereFor full information on open enrollment and in-house training go to www.marcusevanspt-us.comor contact Anthony Knox at anthonyk@marcusevansch.com.MARKETING INFOA limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference. Sponsorship opportunitiescovering luncheon, evening functions and documentation also exist. For further details,please inquire to Michele Westergaard michelew@marcusevansch.com or 312 540 3000ext 6625.DAY TWO | Tuesday, September 13, 2011More Registration Details, Click Here8:30 Registration and Morning Coffee8:50 Chairman’s Opening Address9:00 Case Study Developing Ways to Map Attributes Within the Shale PlaysThrough Improved Microseismic Mapping• Utilizing the mapping and modeling of fractures to better under stand how fractures grow into shales• Enhancing well production modeling and analysis in shales• Extracting more information from the measurements• Reviewing how far the mapping will go down to the water levelsJennifer Leslie-Panek, Ph.D., P. Geoph.Senior Geophysicist- Canadian Oil & Gas Division, Shale GasNexen9:45 Case Study The Evolution of Water-Based Technology• The Evolution System Development background• Performance Success of the Evolution System• The Evolution System SavingsLoyd RobersonVP Technical Sales & MarketingNewpark Drilling Fluids10:30 Networking Break11:00 Interactive Panel Discussion Completing Wells Effectively Through Various Methodsand Stimulation Technology• Pinpointing the different completion choices of cementing, casing and un-cemented casing• Distinguishing the amount of sand needed to run, the water needed to pump, and how many stages to go through• Optimizing how many pads per wall and lateral links• Stimulating multiple reservoir zones all at once to improve well economics12:30 Luncheon1:30 Case Study Analyzing Bakken Shale Geoscience Information to StrengthenResource Investment Plans• Assessing the type of rock formation that the Bakken is comprised of• Developing a way to better estimate the performance of the unconventional wells• Discovering a solid methodology for analysis of rock material through micro-seismic mapping• Reviewing the overall geochemistry of the Bakken ShaleDr. Peter HillCEOTriangle Petroleum3:00 Networking BreakDISCOVERING SHALE TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIESTAKING INTO ACCOUNT COMPLETION, RESERVOIRENGINEERING, AND GEOLOGY ASPECTSPRODUCER INFO:I would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the research and organizationof the event, particularly the speakers for their support and commitment.Samantha Rice, SamanthaR@marcusevansch.com.A decade ago shale oil and gas were just emerging resources, but nowthey are a core part of the business for many large independentoil and gas producers and are growing in significance for many otherproduction companies. Due to increasing gas prices and in orderto improve their income, many natural gas companies are moving to shaleoil plays where the hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling strategiesthat worked for natural gas can be adapted to produce oil. The marcusevans Enhancing Shale Oil & Gas Development Strategies conference willfocus both on shale oil and gas exploration and business developmentefforts and the various factors that go into investment decisions, includingdrilling, completion, and reservoir engineering tactics." Very well organized conference with knowledgeable speakers."Canadian Natural Resources"Focused on key topics of importance & interest to the community. Goodopportunities for learning from peers."ConocoPhillipsWHY YOU MUST ATTENDTESTIMONIALS:3:30 Roundtable Discussion Discussing Reservoir Engineering Best Practices to StrengthenResource Investment PlansDeveloping a better way to predict the activity of shale wells and reservoirsis a common challenge and goal for many E&P companies.Understanding and assessing the type of rock formation that is beingdrilled into is crucial for effective shale drilling and overall production.Share your thoughts and ideas for best geochemistry and reservoirengineering strategies in this interactive roundtable discussion.4:15 Case Study Evaluating Reservoir Engineering Tactics to Effectively ExpandShale Production• Forecasting what the reservoir itself is going to do and monitoring its performance• Determining how the rock formations are going to look below in the ground• Understanding what a well can produce, how it can be improved, and what the drivers are for the well• Tying reservoir characteristics to the applied technologies to useStan WilsonManager, Northern Region Resource DevelopmentContinental Resources5.00 Closing Remarks of the Chair and End of ConferenceSPONSORSMEDIA PARTNERSNewpark Drilling Fluids is a full-service drilling fluids company serving North America and numerous international markets. 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