the tight oil & shale gas drilling & completions argentina congress 2013

Identifying Low Cost,

Drilling And Completions Techniques For High-Recovery Shale Gas & Tight Oil Wells And Examining How To Attain Competitively Priced TechnologyTo Improve The Economics And Logistics Of Unconventional Development In Argentina

Expert Insights From Leading E&P Companies Including...

Sergio Giacomel Reservoir Engineer Tecpetrol

PACCESSING DRILLING & COMPLETIONS TECHNOLOGY: Managing equipment import restrictions and developing logistical strategies to improve the workflow of shale operations in Argentina

PDRILLING METHODOLOGY: Outlining the design and implementation of drilling techniques in relation to multi-well pad drilling, technology, casing, well integrity and mud optimization to improve drill time and costs

PCOMPLETIONS: Assessing completion technologies and techniques to improve oil recovery and reduce the costs of unconventional fracture operations

PPROPPANT AND FRACKING FLUID: Defining guidelines for selecting and optimizing proppants and fracture fluids to enhance frack design and improve well performance

PWATER: Sourcing, treating, re-using, transporting, storing and disposing water to maximize safe and economic utilization of water resources for hydraulic fracturing projects

PMATURE FIELDS: Investigating re-completion best practices to maximize hyrdrocarbon recovery from depleted wells

The 4th Congress In The Sell-Out Shale Gas & Tight Oil Argentina Series Dedicated To Driving Down The Costs Of Unconventional Development In The Vaca Muerta And BeyondE&P Case Studies On:

November 20-21, 2013Buenos Aires | Argentina

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Daniel Gordon VP Corporate Development Azabache Energy

Gervasio Barzola VP Subsurface & Development Pioneer Natural Resources

Jorge Epelbaum Head: Integrity Management YPF

Ruy Riavitz Country Manager Madalena Ventures

Juan Pretel Supply Chain Manager Sinopec

Ruben Caligari Senior Unconventional Advisor Petrobras

Rodolfo Kramer Materials Engineer YPF

Martin Nebiolo Lead Engineer YPF

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Argentina has been a hub of unconventional oil and gas activity

following shale gas and tight oil discoveries in plays such as the Vaca

Muerta and San Jorge. The Vaca Muerta in Neuquén is estimated

to hold 16 billion barrels of shale oil and 308 trillion cubic feet of

shale gas – creating game changing demand for exploration data,

completions expertise and fracking equipment.

The unconventional reserves in Argentina are inarguably prolific but

the big question for operators now is, how do we exploit them cost

effectively; the answer to which lies in drilling and completions

techniques and equipment costs.

Restrictions on the import of drilling rigs, LWD technology, materials

and tools are prohibiting access to best-priced services and the

progress of projects. Because of a lack of conclusive well data

and import limitations, Argentina hasn’t as yet, been able to full

capitalize on the prolific reserves present. However, recent test

wells and exploration results have prompted further investment

both domestically and internationally, meaning development is now

speeding up like never before. A foundation of efficient drilling and

completions practices, from multi-pad drilling and casing design to

proppant and frack fluid selection, now needs adopted to drive the

development and economics of unconventional oil and gas production

in the country holding the fourth largest reserves in the world.

The Tight Oil & Shale Gas Drilling & Completions Congress

Argentina 2013 is the first congress to addresses the most current

and topical challenges hampering the efficiency and economics of

operations in the country.

E&P speakers at the Congress will identify low-cost drilling and

completions techniques for high recovery shale gas and tight

oil wells and will examine how to attain competitively priced

technology to improve the economics and logistics of unconventional

development in Argentina.

Day One focuses on drilling by exploring methods for accessing

drilling technology services, assessing best practices for casing

design and mud optimization. Methodologies for underbalanced

drilling will then be examined followed by case studies on

geomechanical interpretation, corrosion and multi-well pad drilling.

Day Two highlights current completion designs, practices and

technologies being used including a study of the behaviour of

fractures and case studies on the performance of plug and perf vs

packers, multi stage fracturing, proppant selection and fracking fluid

effectiveness. Day two ends by outlining effective water management

strategies and the assessing the possibility of developing a US-style

public access database to improve collective completions efficiency.

November 20-21, 2013Buenos Aires | Argentina

8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks

KEYNOTE: ATTAINING OILFIELD SERVICES8.40 How To Access Competitively Priced Drilling And

Completions Services In Argentina To Improve The Economics Of Shale Development

•Quantifying the services needed to meet planned shale development activity levels to explicitly outline service provider requirements•Hearing how non-Government supported operators

are securing the supplies needed to execute shale development•Exploring ways to boost the volume, quantity and

quality of services in Argentina to cope with the jump in unconventional resource development•Building strategic, trustworthy relationships with

service providers to ensure quality supply and delivery of products•Assessing vendor solutions for D&C operations,

including integrated packages containing fracturing, well-line, proppants and coiled tubing to determine cost-effective models

Daniel Gordon, VP Corporate Development, Azabache Energy9.10Question&AnswerSession

ACCESSING DRILLING & COMPLETIONS TECHNOLOGYAssessing How To Manage Equipment Import

Restrictions And Developing Logistical Strategies To Improve The Workflow Of Shale Operations In Argentina

EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE SUPPLY9.20 Developing A Model For Achieving The Supply Of

Materials And Equipment Required To Produce Hydrocarbons In Argentina

•Outlining procurement and service strategy for meeting the company’s requirements to achieve production objectives•Assessing the market for availability of material and

equipment required to determine plan for securing cost-competitive supply•Identify vendors that are able to fulfil the requirement

of the business to initiate relationships with reputable vendors globally and locally•Developing, monitoring and maintaining performance

of supply through constant negotiation and incentive through a supplier relationship program•Identifying opportunities for service providers to

capitalise on the need for materials, equipment and technology in Argentina

Juan Pretel, Supply Chain Manager, Sinopec•9.50 Question & Answer Session

10.00 Morning Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

LOGISTICS: MOVING EQUIPMENT FROM A TO B10.30 Improving Logistical Planning Of Transporting

Proppant, Water And Sand To The Well To Save Costs And Enable The Drilling Of More Wells

•Outlining strategies for improving loading and handling processes of proppant, water and sand for frack jobs to improve time efficiency•Assessing transport and infrastructure capability options

for moving rigs and coiled tubing to identify the most economic option•Analyzing storage options for large amounts of fluids,

proppants, sand and water to allow the centralization and mobility of products to the well bore•Analyzing the logistical strategy for operating multi-well

pads to maintain simultaneous functionalityHernan Oberlander, Drilling & Completions Supt., Americas Petrogas11.00Question&AnswerSession

SERVICE INDUSTRY GROWTH11.10 Explaining How To Contribute To The Growth And

Development Of The Service Industry To Secure The Equipment Needed For Production

•Promoting business activity through connecting local and foreign companies to facilitate the business relationships necessary to acquire drilling and completions equipment

Day OneWednesday November 20, 2013

UNCONVENTIONAL DRILLINGExploring methods for accessing drilling technology and fracturing services, assessing best practices for casing design and mud optimization, defining methodology for underbalanced drilling and detailing guidelines for geomechanical interpretation, corrosion and multi-pad drilling

•Examining the value chain to determine the opportunities that can be created by industry and how to take advantage of them•Explaining the cultural, economical, social and political

framework for the creation of new ventures and the engagement in innovation•Understanding the mechanisms necessary to facilitate

industry developmentEsteban Pablo Cassin, Professor Of Innovation Economics and Development, University of San Martín11.40Question&AnswerSession

DRILLING METHODOLOGYOutlining The Design And Implementation Of Drilling

Techniques In Relation To Technology, Casing, Well Integrity And Mud Optimization To Improve Drill Time And Costs

PANEL: DIRECTIONAL DRILLING TECHNOLOGY11.50 Exploring Horizontal And Vertical Drilling

Methodologies And Applications To Improve ROP, Drill Time And Costs In Argentine Shale Plays

•Analyzing the use of rotary steerables, power drives and Geo-Pilot to compare productivity and ROP versus cost of implementation•Exploring models for operating rotary steerables in

conjunction with LWD technology to enhance drilling capabilities•Exploring methods for gauging and managing limitations of

directional drilling motors and tools in high pressure, high temperature and steep incline conditions•Discussing the advantages of using walking and skidding

rigs to reduce periods used to transport rigs from one location to another•Utilizing winter-capable rigs that withstand windy conditions

to maintain a safe working environment and reduce MPT time•Applying effective BHA design and assembly to maintain

force, survive hostile mechanical environments and maintain directional control•Discussing the options and functions for diagnostic,

grappling and jar fishing equipment to aid the recovery of equipment lost downhole

Bob Harrington, Drilling & Operations Manager, Tecpetrol12.20Question&AnswerSession12.30 Lunch In Exhibition Showcase Area

PANEL: CASING DESIGN1.30 Optimizing Casing Design And Cementing To

Maintain Wellbore Integrity And Prevent Casing Collapse During Fracturing

•Implementing case drilling with LWD to reduce drill time and improve case integrity•Outlining practices for installing robust casing capable of

withstanding extreme pressure and heat to ensure isolation during the frack job•Calculating pore pressure and permeability to design

appropriate casing for maintaining desirable cake build-up•Examining guidelines for cementing to an average of 2000m

to withstand frack pressure and ensure zero leakage contamination•Analyzing cement well logs for the effective application of

secondary cement jobs to restore casing integrityHoracio Piagentini, Superintendent Drilling & Workover, Pluspetrol2.00Question&AnswerSession

MUD SELECTION2.10 How To Select Drilling Muds To Ensure Wells Can

Be Efficiently Completed Without Plugging Or Generating Extra Skin On the Well Bore

•Using log data to calculate the mud-weight window and determine the factor gradient and pore pressure for casing and tubing design•Exploring the application of fluids with inhibitive and

protective properties to reduce formation damage•Achieving optimum ECD parameters by circulating fluid to

counter the pressure drop in the annulus•Exploring methods to achieve mud-control through correct

oil-mud emulsifiers and avoid seepage in micro-fracturing formations

•Creating a decision making model based on the above criteria to enable the selection of an optimal drilling mud

Esteban Bazan, Drilling Engineer, Sinopec2.40Question&AnswerSession2.50 Afternoon Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

UNDERBALANCED DRILLING3.20 Formulating A Drilling Strategy To Manage

Formations With Natural Fractures And Remove Damage When Perforating Underbalance

•Developing a pressure regime to implement drilling methodology and technology to manage naturally fractured and low pressure reservoirs•Assessing drilling with a rotating BOP underbalance as an

effective drilling technique for managing stressed fracture nets•Controlling the choke of the underbalance drilling system to

manage pressure at the well head•Increasing well head pressure to keep mud-weight low

for achieving lower bottom-hole pressure in order to avoid increased natural fracture net connectivity•Evaluating stimulation techniques for removing damage

caused by underbalanced drillingRaul Krasuk, Unconventional Well Construction Manager, YPF3.50 Question & Answer Session

CORROSIONInvestigating Tools For Evaluating Corrosion Before

Setting Up The Rig To Identify Correct Reparation Method And Reduce Drill Time

CORROSION4.00 Assessing Tools For Evaluating And Remediating

Corrosion To Maintain Integrity Of Wellbore, Pipelines And Complimentary Equipment

•Examining tools to evaluate development rates of corrosion to determine the extent of damage and the scale of reparation•Evaluating techniques to assess corrosion before entering

with the rig to avoid over-expanding the budget•Assessing the efficacy of using the latest reparation

techniques such as cement and casing patch to qualify effectiveness•Exploring the use of different tools and to evaluate corrosive

conditions•Discussing the design and capabilities of capillary systems

to reduce paraffin build-up and optimize the flow of liquidsJorge Epelbaum, Head of Integrity Management, YPFRodolfo Kramer, Materials Engineer, YPF4.45 Question & Answer Session

MULTI-WELL PADSDefining The Design And Optimization Factors To Consider

When Developing A Multi-Well Pad System To Achieve A Large-Scale Simultaneous Operation

MULTI-WELL PAD DRILLING4.55 Exploring How To Implement Multi-Well Pad Drilling

In Argentina To Develop Simultaneous Large-Scale Operations And Boost Production

•Outlining the optimum design considerations to implement a multi-well pad operation•Assessing the placement and distance of well to maximize

rock contact•Applying a model for calculating development costs relative

to expected ROI•Investigating types of rigs which can be used to move from

one well to another rapidly to allow simultaneous operations•Developing a batch approach D&C strategy to mobilize rigs

within the same surface area and reduce the mobilization time frame

Gervasio Barzola, VP Sub-Surface & Development, Pioneer Natural Resources

5.25Question&AnswerSession5.35 Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Day One5.45 - 6.45 Networking Drinks In Exhibition Showcase Area


8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks

KEYNOTE: COMPLETION DESIGN8.40 Exploring The Relationship Between Frack Design

And Production Performance To Improve Ultimate Recovery And Well Economics

•Studying the shape and size of the simulated reservoir volume to determine the productive life of the well•Identifying how different production parameters link

to fracture design variables to deduce patterns in well performance: volumes, rates, pressures, fluid viscosity and proppant concentration•Utilizing well data to measure how the design of fracture

treatments have improved the economics of the well•Assessing water quality used in frack jobs to determine

how water chemistry impacts well performance•Detailing the learning curve for developing new oilfields

to improve unconventional completion projectsGervasio Barzola, VP Sub-Surface & Development, Pioneer Natural ResourcesSession Chair: Ruben Caligari, Senior Advisor, Petrobras

9.10Question&AnswerSession

COMPLETIONSAssessing Completion Technologies And Techniques

To Improve Oil Recovery And Reduce The Costs Of Unconventional Fracture Operations

FRACK STRATEGY9.20 Understanding How An Operator Is Implementing

Lessons Learned From Canadian Operations To Determine The Most Efficient Model For Maximizing Profitability Of Unconventional Resources In Argentina

•Reflecting on experience in Canada to predict a fracing strategy that maximizes deliverability•Evaluating different frac techniques including multi-

stage fracs, proppant types and frack length and how they would apply to each play•Comparing results on how the use of different frac

techniques have impacted production rates and how these could be transferred to Argentinian plays•Examining a completion strategy case study to establish

an effective strategy to cut down unnecessary costsRuy Riavitz, Country Manager, Madalena Energy


10.00 Morning Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

COMPLETION TOOLS10.30 Scrutinizing Completions Methods Being Used In

Argentine Shale Plays To Identify Opportunities For Improving Recovery

•Exploring current stimulation technologies including open hole stimulation to highlight opportunities to optimize completion efficiency•Plug and pert, Packers, Production string: Detailing the

application of completions tools to optimize frack design and operational efficiency•Investigating the use of multi-purpose stimulation

tools to reduce the need for new tools and cut down equipment turnaround time•Analyzing tool design and sequence methodology to

reach maximum area of the reservoir and release trapped hydrocarbons


Day TwoThursday November 21, 2013

COMPLETION PLANNING & FRACTURE DESIGNHighlighting current completion designs, practices and technologies being used and understanding the behavior of fractures to develop strategies for improving the efficacy and efficiency of completion operations in Argentina

MULTI STAGE FRACTURING11.10 Examining How To Improve Productivity Through

Multi Stage Fracturing: Achieving Optimum Conductivity Within The Formation

•Examining effective methodology for applying multi stage fracturing in shale gas and tight oil reservoirs•Outlining best practices and techniques for stimulating

vertical and horizontal wells and improve productivity through multi-stage fracturing•Exploring the optimum number of stages to improve

completion time and get more response from fractures•Assessing the costs and effectiveness between multi stage

fracturing and alternative methods to realize the most economically favorable options

Sergio Giacomel, Reservoir Engineer, Tecpetrol


PANEL: FRACTURE DEVELOPMENT11.50 Analyzing Seismic And Micro Seismic Data To

Predict And Monitor Frack Growth In The In The Reservoir

•Using seismic interpretation to determine the complexity of the frack including length of the head and connectivity to other fractures•How to apply seismic data to ensure fracks achieve

maximum formation exposure and improve oil and gas recovery•Studying frack development data to determine “good” and

“bad” fracks and understand why they occurred•Applying micro-seismic technology to understand frack

behavior and implement a revised design that connects more fractures

Rodrigo Garayalde, Completions Engineer, Chevron


12.30 Lunch In Exhibition Showcase Area

PROPPANT AND FRACKING FLUIDDefining Guidelines For Selecting And Optimizing

Proppants And Fracture Fluids To Enhance Frack Design And Improve Well Performance

PROPPANT & FRAC FLUID SELECTION1.30 Investigating Optimum Frac Fluids And Proppant

Types Being Used To Improve Fracture Performance In Argentine Shale Wells

•Implementing a statistical strategy for trialing products to determine cost and performance of effective proppant options•Detailing the steps in selecting the proppant that is most

effective in keeping induced fractures open•Comparing types of proppants including ceramic and light-

weight with the same strength as traditional products to determine if newer proppant types are worth the investment•Defining the most appropriate and convenient proppant

concentration for optimizing fracture extension•Assessing methodologies for chemically matching fluid with

the reservoir to ensure compatibility and protection of the formation•Studying the use of additives and support agents to facilitate

favorable composition of frack fluids


SURFACE MANAGEMENT2.10 Accelerating the Learning Curve: Adapting Global

Expertise to Coiled-Tubing Operations in Argentina Shale Development

•Grasping global expertise, best practices and lessons learned to apply them in optimizing Argentinian completion operations and reduce the learning curve•Applying enhanced coiled tubing management methodology

for avoiding wellbore calibration, perforating, fracture plug drillouts (FPDOs), and sand cleanouts and gain time to reduce costs

•Combining local and international concepts to develop an effective model for optimizing coiled tubing operations•Studying results from wells fracked with optimized CT

interventions to outline effective methods for coiled tubing and surface equipment management

Martin Nebiolo, Lead Engineer, YPF

2.40 Afternoon Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

WATERSourcing, Treating, Re-Using, Transporting, Storing

And Disposing Water To Maximize Safe And Economic Utilization Of Water Resources For Hydraulic

Fracturing Projects

WATER MANAGEMENT3.10 Outlining An Effective Water Management Strategy

For Managing, Treating And Re-using Water For Hydraulic Fracturing Operations In Argentina

•Detailing a cost-effective strategy for sourcing water from lakes and rivers to remain in line with regional water regulations•Assessing the composition and chemistries of flowback

water to determine treatment programs for enabling re-use to drive down water sourcing costs•Investigating latest treatment technologies available to

extend the use of water and drive down environmental impacts•Exploring disposal options for discharging water safely and

economically to avoid contamination of aquifers and water sources•Discussing water transport options including trucking and

piping to ensure efficiency of water supply and handling•Highlighting storage options for flowback, fresh and

treated water prior to use to identify safe and cost-effective containment•Engaging communities to allay fears of environmental

damage to water sources and grow trust to maintain operations


MATURE FIELDSInvestigating Re-Completion Best Practices To Maximize

Hyrdrocarbon Recovery From Depleted Wells

COMPLETING MATURE FIELDS3.50 Outlining Practices For Recompleting Depleted Wells

In The Final Life Stage To Maximize Oil And Gas Recovery

•Investigating cost-effective methods for managing and disposing of excessive water volumes coming from reservoirs nearing depletion to optimize workflow•Exploring water-shut off technologies to improve secondary

recovery performance and reduce costs associated with water handling•Exploring new chemical additives to achieve favorable water

chemistry to enhance the performance of EOR•Investigating methods for calculating formation pressure

to determine the gradients to design correct fracture treatment


4.30 Chair’s Closing Remarks And End Of Conference


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