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SUMMARY:Integrated Microseismic and 3D Seismic Inversion for Predicting Effective Minimum Horizontal Stress
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Goodway\,Scientific AdvisorQeye\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nThe ability to high-grade unconventional resource plays is an essential requirement for optimizing completions to maximize stimulated rock volume. Effective hydraulic pore pressure stimulation requires the opening of existing natural fractures and the presence of conducive geomechanical properties within the formation capable of supporting extensive induced fractures. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will describe the combined use of microseismic verification and validation with rock physics 3D seismic inversion including pore pressure and differential horizontal tectonic stress anisotropy used to estimate the Effective Minimum Horizontal Closure Stress gradient to predict effective stimulated permeability. These microseismic and seismic derived geomechanical model estimates can then be quantitatively correlated and calibrated to engineering DFIT measurements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBill Goodway obtained a B.Sc. in Geology from University College London and an M.Sc. in Geophysics from the University of Calgary. After working in the United Kingdom\, he joined PanCanadian Petroleum in 1985 where he became Team Lead of a Seismic Analysis Group. Following the EnCana merger he continued in Frontier-New Ventures and Canadian Gas Shales\, as Advisor for Seismic Analysis. In 2010 Bill joined Apache as Manager Geophysics-Advisor Senior Staff\, involved in all aspects of seismic acquisition design\, processing interaction\, experimental special projects and new AVO methods. In 2019 Bill joined Qeye as Scientific Advisor Quantitative Interpretation and AVO technology. \n\n\n\nBill has authored numerous papers at CSEG\, EAGE and SEG conventions on seismic acquisition and processing\, borehole geophysics\, anisotropy\, multicomponent recording and QI/AVO. \n\n\n\nBill was awarded five CSEG Best Paper Awards from 1994 to 2025\, the CSEG Medal in 2007 and was a past SEG Honorary Lecturer for North America. The CSEG recognized Bill as the 2013 Symposium honouree and in 2016 he received the SEG’s Reginald Fessenden Award for lambda-rho-mu (LMR) inversion technology.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/integrated-microseismic-and-3d-seismic-inversion-for-predicting-effective-minimum-horizontal-stress/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Impact of Interbed Multiples on Reservoir Characterization - Permian Basin and Middle East Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali TuraProfessor of Petroleum Engineering\, Colorado School of Mines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nSeismic reflection amplitudes from a reservoir can be degraded by interbed multiples generated by high-velocity carbonate layers in the overburden. These multiples can “rain” onto the reservoir interval\, contaminating the seismic signal. \n\n\n\nThis contamination can: \n\n\n\n\nWeaken structural interpretation\n\n\n\nSeverely damage seismic amplitude–based reservoir property inversion\n\n\n\nImpact accurate construction of static and dynamic flow models\n\n\n\n\nThe effect is particularly strong in: \n\n\n\n\nPermian Basin reservoirs\n\n\n\nMiddle East reservoirs studied\n\n\n\n\nThis talk presents: \n\n\n\n\nSpecific examples of formation of interbed multiples\n\n\n\nExamples of multiples “raining” onto target reservoirs\n\n\n\nDemonstrations of how seismic interpretation is damaged\n\n\n\nImpacts on reservoir characterization using field and synthetic data\n\n\n\n\nWe also discuss: \n\n\n\n\nUse of Marchenko imaging to reduce or remove the impact\n\n\n\nMethods to assess the magnitude and severity of the problem\n\n\n\nModern seismic data processing approaches\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Tura is Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) with over 30 years of industry experience prior to academia. Dr. Tura was Geophysical Senior Fellow at ConocoPhillips\, Geophysical Advisor at Chevron\, and Subject Matter Expert at Shell. He was also advisor on the Global Exploration Review Teams of international oil and gas projects for ConocoPhillips and Chevron. \n\n\n\nDr. Tura is currently Chief Scientist at Tulip Geosciences providing training and consulting on global project reviews and geophysical technology implementation with several energy companies. He is also co-director of the industry consortium Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP) at CSM which is entering its 42nd year with around 20 industry energy company sponsors. \n\n\n\nDr. Tura’s expertise is in oil and gas\, carbon sequestration\, and geothermal. In particular\, reservoir characterization and monitoring\, rock physics and AVO\, multi-component and time-lapse seismic\, borehole geophysics and fiber optics\, machine learning\, compressive sensing acquisition and processing\, full waveform inversion and quantum computing. \n\n\n\nDr. Tura has been awarded Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Life Member in 2024. He was SEG Distinguished Lecturer in 2021 and received the Best Paper Award at SEGIMAGE conference in 2021 (out of over 700 industry/vendor/academia papers). He serves on multiple SEG\, EAGE\, and SPE technical committees and is actively involved in organizing various international conferences.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/impact-of-interbed-multiples-on-reservoir-characterization-permian-basin-and-middle-east-case-studies/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Natural Fracture Reactivation during Hydraulic Fracturing: New Insight from Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Measurements
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ge JinAssociate Professor\,Colorado School of Mines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nThis presentation highlights new insights gained through Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS). Acting as a “subsurface nervous system\,” fiber-optic cables installed in offset monitoring wells simultaneously record high-frequency microseismic signals and high-resolution strain changes. These measurements enable imaging of pre-existing fractures and direct observation of their reactivation during hydraulic stimulation. \n\n\n\nUsing field examples from unconventional oil and gas reservoirs and Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)\, we demonstrate how local geology can significantly influence fracture growth and behavior. Key observations include: \n\n\n\n\nHydraulic fracture deflection by natural fracture networks\n\n\n\nLarge-scale shear reactivation along clay-rich horizontal bedding planes\n\n\n\nFracture redirection caused by pre-existing geological features\n\n\n\n\nThese high-resolution DFOS measurements provide unprecedented insight into the relationship between geology and fracture mechanics. The results offer valuable opportunities to: \n\n\n\n\nOptimize stimulation efficiency\n\n\n\nImprove fracture network characterization\n\n\n\nReduce operational risk and enhance well integrity\n\n\n\nBetter understand and manage induced seismicity\n\n\n\n\nBy revealing how hydraulic fractures interact with existing subsurface structures\, DFOS is transforming our ability to characterize reservoirs and improve stimulation design. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nDr. Ge Jin is Associate Professor of Geophysics and co-PI of Reservoir Characterization Project at Colorado School of Mines. His research focuses on Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing (DFOS) applications in the fields of oil & gas\, geothermal\, CO2 sequestration\, smart city\, and earthquake hazard. He is also interested in machine-learning applications and seismic imaging. He obtained his Ph.D. in Geophysics from Columbia University in the City of New York\, and dual B.S. in Geophysics and Computer Science from Peking University in Beijing. He worked as a research geophysicist in the oil industry for five years before joining Colorado School of Mines as a faculty member in 2019.d
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/natural-fracture-reactivation-during-hydraulic-fracturing-new-insight-from-distributed-fiber-optic-sensing-measurements/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:A History of Seismic Inversion
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Russell\,Vice PresidentGeoSoftware\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nPre-1970s (Early seismic exploration) \n\n\n\n\nSeismic data used mainly as a structural mapping tool\n\n\n\nInterpreters mapped features like:\n\nFaults\n\n\n\nAnticlines\n\n\n\n\n\nThese structures indicated potential oil and gas traps\n\n\n\n\n1970s — Post-stack inversion \n\n\n\n\nSeismic amplitudes transformed into acoustic impedance (P-impedance)\n\n\n\nP-impedance = density × P-wave velocity\n\n\n\nEnabled qualitative interpretation of subsurface properties:\n\nPorosity\n\n\n\nLithology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1980s — Pre-stack analysis & AVO \n\n\n\n\nUse of pre-stack seismic data\n\n\n\nIntroduction of AVO (Amplitude Variations with Offset)\n\n\n\nAllowed analysis of fluid content in the subsurface\n\n\n\n\nLater — Full pre-stack inversion \n\n\n\n\nEstimation of:\n\nP-impedance (density × P-wave velocity)\n\n\n\nS-impedance (density × S-wave velocity)\n\n\n\nDensity\n\n\n\n\n\nDerived directly from pre-stack seismic data\n\n\n\n\nMost recent — Machine learning era \n\n\n\n\nMachine learning transforms seismic attributes into quantitative subsurface properties\n\n\n\nExamples:\n\nWater saturation\n\n\n\nShale content\n\n\n\nPorosity\n\n\n\nGeological facies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk overview \n\n\n\nIncludes case studies from around the world \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBrian Russell holds a B.Sc. from the University of Saskatchewan (1972)\, a M.Sc. from Durham University\, U.K. (1978)\, and a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary (2004)\, all in geophysics. Brian joined Chevron as a geophysicist in 1975\, and subsequently worked for Teknica Resources and Veritas Seismic before co-founding HampsonRussell Software with Dan Hampson in 1987.  HampsonRussell is now a subsidiary of GeoSoftware in Calgary\, where Brian is Vice President.  He is a Past-President of both the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and Canadian SEG (CSEG) and has received Honorary Membership from both societies\, as well as the Cecil Green Enterprise Award from SEG and the CSEG Medal.  Brian is noted for his worldwide lectures in Seismic Inversion and Machine Learning and has published numerous technical articles in The Leading Edge\, Geophysics\, and Interpretation.  Brian is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth\, Energy and Environment at the University of Calgary and is affiliated with the CREWES Consortium. He is also registered as a Professional Geophysicist (P.Geoph.) in the Province of Alberta\, Canada.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/machine-learning-as-simple-as-1-2-3-4/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T090000
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SUMMARY:Oil and Gas vs. Geothermal: Siblings\, Friends\, or Foes?
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrederic GuinotManaging Director\, From Bottom to Top\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nOil and gas people often think that they can bring a lot to the geothermal industry\, and even more so in layoff times! Geothermal people seldom think that they can bring something to the oil & gas industry. Why is that? There are good and bad reasons\, but maybe also lots of misunderstandings and preconceived ideas. \n\n\n\nThe two industries look like twins because they both rely on extracting something from the ground by drilling. However\, these twin industries\, both relying on subsurface expertise\, have also a lot of dissimilarities. It is only by understanding these differences\, technical and financial that collaboration between the two sectors can lead to fruitful results\, that should benefit both sectors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBio to come
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/oil-and-gas-vs-geothermal-siblings-friends-or-foes/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:The Geology of Successful Carbon Sequestration
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jon NoadSenior Palaeontologist\, Stantec Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nHigh-permeability (“high perm”) streaks and reservoir heterogeneity are well known to affect oil and gas production and enhanced oil recovery (EOR)\, but their role in carbon capture and storage (CCS) has received less attention. \n\n\n\nReservoir heterogeneity can come from: \n\n\n\n\nMore permeable rock layers (e.g.\, sandstone or limestone)\n\n\n\nChanges from diagenesis (chemical/physical alterations after deposition)\n\n\n\nStructural features like fractures and cataclasis\n\n\n\n\nSome processes reduce reservoir quality\, especially: \n\n\n\n\nDiagenetic cementation (which blocks pore spaces and reduces permeability)\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding sedimentology (how rocks were deposited) is critical because: \n\n\n\n\nIt controls the distribution of high-permeability streaks\n\n\n\nThese streaks occur both horizontally and vertically\n\n\n\nThey strongly influence CO₂ injection and storage behavior\n\n\n\n\nDifferent depositional environments affect reservoir behavior\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFluvial (river)\n\n\n\nAeolian (wind-blown)\n\n\n\nLacustrine (lake)\n\n\n\nCoastal\n\n\n\nShallow to deep marine\n\n\n\nBoth clastic and carbonate systems\n\n\n\n\nThese environments can create: \n\n\n\n\nPredictable “thief zones” (areas where injected CO₂ flows too easily)\n\n\n\nComplex heterogeneities that impact CCS performance\n\n\n\n\nReal-world CCS projects show that: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding these variations is key to effective carbon sequestration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nJon Noad graduated from Imperial College\, London in 1985 with a degree in Geology and started working as a mining geologist in South Africa. He returned to the UK to work in marine cable laying and completed a Masters in Sedimentology\, with his thesis focused on Dinosaur Provincial Park\, Alberta. This led to a full time PhD\, working in eastern Borneo\, after which he joined Shell International working Middle East exploration and in several production roles. He moved to Shell Canada in Calgary in 2006\, followed by senior geoscience roles\, including Exploration Manager\, at several major oil companies. Since 2017 he has run many field trips\, core logging courses and has taught at two universities. He joined Stantec as a qualified Palaeontologist in 2022 and now undertakes site monitoring for new pipelines and construction projects. He is the company’s SME for subsurface carbon sequestration.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/the-geology-of-successful-carbon-sequestration/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Energy Storage Solutions - Monitoring Wellbore and Reservoir Integrity Through Passive Sensing Methods
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill BartlingCo-Founder\, Geo2Watts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nThe rapid growth of episodic and intermittent energy generation systems presents many challenges to balancing the grid\, foremost among them is the requirement of pairing them with energy storage systems that can deploy electricity during times of no solar or wind generation. The storage solutions range in delivery capacities from a few hours to greater than ten hours\, or even days\, and have a spectrum of energy delivery capacities (MW/hour). Many of these solutions involve the use of end of life oil and gas boreholes and some incorporate the subsurface reservoirs as part of their storage solution. In many of these cases\, the wells and reservoirs being used are are being subjected to strains unlike what they have experienced in the past and as such require monitoring to both provide data for optimization of the process and provide early detection of a potential compromise of the system elements. Microseismic monitoring has a long history of monitoring subsurface operations via surface and downhole instruments\, especially in hydraulic fracturing demonstrating the ability of the method to provide pertinent and real or near-real time information to operators. New instrumentation measuring faint wellbore and reservoir signals based on downhole fiber optics using all three data bands\, temperature\, acoustic and pressure can potentially provide important feedback to these processes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBill Bartling is Co-Founder at Geo2Watts and advisor for Lillianah Technologies. Bill is also the retired Chief Deputy for CalGEM\, formerly known as DOGGR\, and living in Prescott Arizona. Prior to joining DOGGR in 2015 Bill was General Manager of Borehole Imaging for OptaSense Ltd\, President and CEO of SR2020\, Sr. Director of Market Strategy at Silicon Graphics Inc\, CEO of SciFrame\, Inc.\, Manager of Technical Computing at Occidental Petroleum\, Sr. VP of Software Engineering at CogniSeis Development and Earth Scientist/Manager in exploration\, production and research at Chevron. \n\n\n\nOngoing technical projects include energy transformation\, carbon sequestration and management\, subsurface/reservoir modeling and interpretation and medical imaging technologies. Bill has a BA in Biology from UCSB and MS in Geology from San Diego State\, is VP of SEG Pacific Section\, is on the Advisory Board of the SDSU Center for Computational Sciences and is a member of SPE\, AAPG and SEG. \n\n\n\nConnect with Bill on Linkedin:
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/energy-storage-solutions-monitoring-wellbore-and-reservoir-integrity-through-passive-sensing-methods/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Hydraulic fracture propagation along bedding planes might be more prevalent than we think
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEgor DontsovChief Scientist\, ResFrac\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nAbstract Summary \n\n\n\nHydraulic fractures in unconventional reservoirs are often assumed to be vertical\, but growing field and laboratory evidence shows that fractures can also propagate horizontally along bedding planes. These horizontal fractures are influenced by both rock properties such as shale anisotropy and stress relaxation and operational factors like well spacing and fluid volumes. Understanding the interaction between geology and stimulation intensity is critical for predicting and managing horizontal fracture formation. \n\n\n\nKey Points \n\n\n\n\nBoth rock properties and operational choices control fracture geometry.\n\n\n\n\nChallenging the vertical-only assumption \n\n\n\n\nField data increasingly shows hydraulic fractures can propagate horizontally along bedding planes.\n\n\n\n\nField evidence of horizontal fractures \n\n\n\n\nObserved using tiltmeters\, microseismic monitoring\, fiber-optic data\, casing deformation\, and vertical core samples with propped horizontal fractures.\n\n\n\n\nShale rock properties matter \n\n\n\n\nShales are finely layered and highly anisotropic in:\n\n\n\nElastic properties\n\n\n\nFracture toughness\n\n\n\nTensile strength\n\n\n\nTensile strength anisotropy makes it easier to initiate fractures along bedding planes than across them.\n\n\n\n\nHorizontal fractures can form even under higher vertical stress \n\n\n\n\nLaboratory experiments confirm that sub-horizontal fractures can initiate despite vertical stress exceeding horizontal stress.\n\n\n\n\nStress relaxation increases fracture risk \n\n\n\n\nShale viscoelasticity and creep cause stress relaxation\, moving the stress state toward hydrostatic conditions.\n\n\n\nThis significantly increases the likelihood of horizontal fracture initiation.\n\n\n\n\nOperational factors amplify the effect \n\n\n\n\nMulti-well developments\, higher fluid volumes\, and tighter well spacing increase reservoir stress.\n\n\n\nAccumulated stress shadowing raises minimum horizontal stress until vertical fractures are no longer favored.\n\n\n\n\nRock has a stimulation limit \n\n\n\n\nEach formation has a threshold beyond which horizontal fractures are likely to form.\n\n\n\nExceeding this limit is a function of both geology and operational intensity.\n\n\n\n\nImplications for operations \n\n\n\n\nStimulation designs must be tailored to formation-specific limits if horizontal fractures are to be avoided.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nEgor Dontsov is a Chief Scientist at ResFrac Corporation. Previously\, he worked at W. D. Von Gonten Laboratories and was an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. He holds a B.S. degree in Physics from Novosibirsk State University in Russia and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Dontsov has over ten years of academic and industrial experience in hydraulic fracturing and has co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed journal publications and over 20 conference papers\, most of which are related to the numerical modeling of hydraulic fracture growth and proppant transport. Dr. Dontsov is a lifetime ARMA and SPE member and currently serves as the Chair of ARMA’s Technical Committee on Hydraulic Fracturing (TCHF)\, as well as the member of ARMA’s Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/hydraulic-fracture-propagation-along-bedding-planes-might-be-more-prevalent-than-we-think/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Live Keynote: The Story of Gates Ranch and Blackstone Dilworth
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTom Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiane Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nTom Gates is a native of South Texas. He grew up in Laredo and his ranch at Catarina and has lived in Laredo and Corpus Christi his entire adult life. He is the son of the late Dorothy Jean and Albert Gates\, husband to Diane Dilworth Gates\, father to Dos Gates and his wife Samantha\, and grandfather to Isla and Louisa Gates. He attended Texas Military Institute in San Antonio and Texas A & M\, College Station. \n\n\n\nTom’s primary interest lies with his family oil and gas business\, Gates Mineral Company\, based in San Antonio. Tom is also on the board of International Bank of Commerce. \n\n\n\nWhen Tom is not working or volunteering his time\, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends at home\, his ranch\, and in Vail\, Colorado. His greatest joy is watching his granddaughters grow and experience new adventures. \n\n\n\nDiane Dilworth Gates was born and raised in South Texas. Her parents are Frances and Blackstone Dilworth who both grew up in McMullen County. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s Hall in San Antonio\, Sweet Briar College in Virginia\, and completed her masters degree at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. \n\n\n\nImmediately after graduating from college\, Diane married Tom Gates\, also from South Texas. They have a son\, “Dos\,” married to Samantha Shafer Gates from San Antonio\, and two granddaughters\, Isla and Louisa. \n\n\n\nDiane and Tom lived in Laredo for 25 years before returning to their previous home\, Corpus Christi. During those years in Laredo\, Diane worked at a small private school as a teacher and a counselor. She has also been on the board of that school for over 25 years. Other board activities include the Board of Visitors of M D Anderson and the Board of Governors of Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi. \n\n\n\nIn her spare time\, Diane enjoys entertaining and spending time with her family.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/live-keynote-the-story-of-gates-ranch-and-blackstone-dilworth/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Seismic Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvancements in seismic acquisition technology are delivering higher-resolution data while minimizing environmental footprint. \n\n\n\nThis case study showcases; \n\n\n\n\nThe latest innovations in seismic acquisition geometries\n\n\n\nHighlights the powerful advantages of combining microseismic data with active 3D seismic programs\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to unlocking deeper insights and driving more informed decision-making. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea CrookCEO\, OptiSeis Solutions\, LTD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nAdvancements in seismic acquisition technology are enabling higher resolution data with a lower environmental footprint. This case study will highlight recent developments in both seismic acquisition geometries and the significant benefits of acquiring  Microseismic data in combination with an active 3D seismic program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nAndrea Crook\, P.Geoph.\, is the CEO of OptiSeis\, a company she co-founded in 2011 to provide innovative solutions for accurate subsurface imaging. Andrea graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. Honours in Geophysics and began her career at Shell Canada in seismic processing and geophysical operations. Based on her extensive contributions to the field of geophysics\, she received the 2019 CSEG Technical Achievement Award and was the Society’s 2023 Symposium Honouree. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) and was selected to present the 2024/25 CSEG Canadian Distinguished Lecture Tour. Through active collaboration with industry and academia\, she and her team continue to develop innovative solutions for environmentally sustainable subsurface imaging.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/innovations-in-seismic-acquisition-2/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000
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SUMMARY:Geothermal Panel Discussion - “Geophysics for Geothermal Energy Exploration and Operations”
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin leading experts for a dynamic discussion on the latest advancements in Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and monitoring technologies. This panel will explore: \n\n\n\n\nBreakthroughs in seismic monitoring and real-time data cataloging\n\n\n\nLessons learned from historic geothermal sites\n\n\n\nInnovative monitoring techniques driving successful project outcomes\n\n\n\nThe evolution of landmark projects like Fervo’s Cape Station and Mazama’s Newberry\n\n\n\n\nGain valuable insights into how cutting-edge geophysics is unlocking new potential for geothermal energy exploration and operations. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Batir\, Ph.D. (Moderator)Geothermal Geoscientist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSireesh DadiManager\, Data Acquisition andAdvanced Analytics\, Fervo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNori Nakata\, Ph.D.Staff Scientist\, Lawrence BerkeleyNational Laboratory\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlain BonnevilleChief Geoscientist\, MazamaEnergy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nJoseph Batir\, Ph.D. is the Lead Geothermal Geoscientist at Teverra\, specializing in data mining\, thermal resourcecharacterization\, numerical modeling\, geospatial analysis\, and risk mitigation for drilling and development. Has led geothermal projects globally\, spanning low-temperature\, high-temperature\, and EGS applications\, collaborating with labs\, universities\, and energy companies. Holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Southern Illinois University\, a M.Sc. in Geothermal Energy\, and a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Southern Methodist University. \n\n\n\nSireesh Dadi\, Ph.D. is the Manager of Data Acquisition and Advanced Analytics at Fervo Energy\, leading efforts to optimize Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) operations through seismic monitoring\, fiber optic sensing\, and advanced diagnostics. Formerly a Geophysicist at BP\, contributing to Gulf of Mexico operations and subsurface imaging advancements. Holds a Ph.D. in Geophysics from Texas A&M University and was named a Clean Energy Leadership Fellow in 2021. \n\n\n\n Nori Nakata\, Ph.D. is Staff Scientist in the Energy Geosciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Holds degrees in engineering from Kyoto University and a Ph.D. from Colorado School of Mines\, where he received the endenhall Prize. Awarded the Early Career Scientist Award by the IUGG. His research spans geophysics\, volcanism\, machine learning\, wave phenomena\, and seismology. Previously held positions at Stanford\, the University of Oklahoma\, and MIT.  \n\n\n\n Alain Bonneville\, Ph.D. is a Geophysicist with 35+ years of experience in geothermal energy\, CO2 storage\, and geophysical exploration. Former Laboratory Fellow at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory\, leading multi-institutional research projects\, and full professor at the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris. Author of 110+ Earth science publications\, courtesy professor at Oregon State University\, and member of the Washington State Academy of Sciences. Holds an M.S. in Petroleum Geophysics from IFP-School and a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Montpellier. 
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/geothermal-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000
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DTSTAMP:20250925T161601Z
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UID:10000108-1758790800-1758794400@www.microseismic.com
SUMMARY:CCUS Panel Discussion - “Monetizing and Monitoring Your CCUS Asset – a Pathway to Success”
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin industry leaders for an in-depth panel discussion on the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Carbon Capture\, Utilization\, and Storage (CCUS). \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nEnsuring seismic monitoring reliability\n\n\n\nNavigating evolving regulatory oversight\n\n\n\nSecuring project financing and adapting to policy shifts\n\n\n\nExpanding Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) opportunities\n\n\n\nUnlocking near-site CCS potential\n\n\n\nLeveraging innovative financial structures\, including tax equity deals\, to drive project success\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how strategic monitoring and smart monetization can accelerate your CCUS project’s impact—and position you for long-term success. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan Soto (Moderator)Director of Content & Creative\,Soto Studios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg MatlockEY’s Americas Oil\, Gas\,Chemicals\, Mining and MetalsIndustries Tax Leader\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZach LiuDirector CCUS Subsurface\,Harvestone Low Carbon Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea CrookCEO\, OptiSeis Solutions LTD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nJordan Soto is a Media professional with 10+ years in radio\, TV\, and digital media. From receptionist to executive producer\, has led teams creating digital video programs and series. As Director of Content & Creative\, develops strategies across the customer journey. Co-hosts the Jay Young Show\, highlighting entrepreneurial challenges and successes. \n\n\n\nGreg Matlock Specializes in U.S. federal income tax planning across the energy value chain\, including mining\, oil and gas\, power\, utilities\, and renewable energy. Has extensive experience in structuring and assessing economic feasibility for energy investments globally. Led over 60 CCS/CCUS/ DAC projects and numerous transactions in solar\, wind\, hydrogen (blue\, green\, and variants)\, waste-to-energy\, battery storage\, biomass\, biofuels\, and geothermal\, covering feasibility\, execution\, tax credit qualification\, and monetization. \n\n\n\nZach Liu is the Director of Subsurface CCUS at Harvestone Low Carbon Partners\, overseeing Class VI CO2 injection operations at the Blue Flint CCS site in North Dakota. With over 25 years in oil and gas\, including a decade in CCUS at Kinder Morgan and Harvestone\, has drilled more than 100 CO2 wells. A licensed Petroleum Engineer\, Professional Geologist in Texas\, and CFA charterholder\, he served as President of SPWLA International in 2018. \n\n\n\nAndrea Crook is the Co-founder & CEO of OptiSeis Solutions Ltd.\, a leader in sustainable solutions for high resolution subsurface imaging and analytics. She is the current Canadian Society of Geophysicists 2025 Distinguished Lecturer and sits on the Board of Directors for the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN).
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/ccus-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T090000
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CREATED:20250624T212610Z
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SUMMARY:The Unexpected Reach of Strike-Slip Faulting
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Molly TurkoDevon-Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nAlthough often associated with iconic examples like the San Andreas Fault in California or the Anatolian Fault in Turkey\, strike-slip faulting is a widespread phenomenon outside of major transform boundaries with significant implications for basin evolution and hydrocarbon systems. For example\, we see strike-slip faulting associated with reactivation of older structures at oblique angles and even in front of orogenic belts in the form of penetrative strain. Understanding when\, where\, and how these types of strike-slip structures form is vital to unraveling the tectonic history and can aid in mitigating petroleum system risks along with operational risks. Using examples from Oklahoma and Texas\, this presentation will highlight the kinematics of recognizing these structures\, what they imply\, and how they can be exploited. \n\n\n\nWe will delve into the kinematics of recognizing these structures\, emphasizing key indicators such as en echelon faults\, steps and bends\, and pop-ups and pull-aparts. Determining the slip sense provides crucial insights into the paleo-stress field\, enabling predictions of enhanced fracturing and potential sub-seismic faulting which may impact a reservoir either positively or negatively. Understanding fault geometries\, both mapped and modeled/predicted\, is crucial for mitigating operational risks\, including induced seismicity\, mud losses\, frac hits\, and grasping reservoir connectivity. A basic understanding of strike-slip faulting\, combined with the ability to recognize and predict its occurrence within a basin\, is essential for effective reservoir exploration and development. \n\n\n\nIn summary\, we will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nWidespread: Strike-slip faulting extends beyond transform boundaries\, affecting basin evolution and hydrocarbon systems via reactivated structures or strain near orogenic belts.\n\n\n\nImportance: Knowing fault formation aids tectonic analysis and reduces petroleum and operational risks.\n\n\n\nIndicators: En echelon faults\, steps\, bends\, pop-ups\, and pull-aparts reveal strike-slip structures and paleo-stress.\n\n\n\nOperations: Fault geometries predict fracturing\, sub-seismic faults\, and risks like seismicity\, mud losses\, and connectivity.\n\n\n\nExploration: Recognizing strike-slip faults boosts reservoir exploration\, as shown in Oklahoma and Texas.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/the-unexpected-reach-of-strike-slip-faulting/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T100000
DTSTAMP:20250724T184003Z
CREATED:20250401T180255Z
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UID:10000123-1753347600-1753351200@www.microseismic.com
SUMMARY:Optimizing ROI and Estimated Ultimate Recovery Through Advanced MicroSeismic Monitoring Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon McKennaGeological Engineer\, MicroSeismic\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nPlease join us to learn more about the advanced microseismic techniques used to gain a deeper understanding of frac driven altered stress states and compounding pore pressures to best reduce well-to-well interference.  Specifically: \n\n\n\n\nOptimize Treatment Order to Mitigate FDI’s and Maximize Production from All Wells\n\n\n\nAchieve Well Spacing that Matches your Reservoir Objectives\n\n\n\nBetter Infill Drilling\n\n\n\nSuccessful Refracs – Without Using a New Liner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nJon McKenna is a geological engineer at MicroSeismic\, Inc. His work relies on microseismic measurements during hydraulic stimulation to quantify dynamic stress changes in the reservoir and develops accurate fracture models to simulate proppant placement and forecast production. \n\n\n\nHe holds a B.S. and a M.S. from the University of Georgia in Geology and Geophysics and a Ph.D. from the Colorado School of Mines in Geological Engineering. \n\n\n\nHe has over 20 years of engineering geology experience\, has published over 50 journal articles or abstracts\, and is the primary inventor of 3 U.S. patents.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/advanced-microseismic-monitoring-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T100000
DTSTAMP:20250626T165855Z
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UID:10000107-1750928400-1750932000@www.microseismic.com
SUMMARY:Blue Flint Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nExploring the Future of CCS: Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Real-World Solutions \n\n\n\nThis presentation takes a deep dive into the critical challenges and emerging opportunities in launching Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. Key topics include: \n\n\n\n\nOvercoming economic hurdles\n\n\n\nAddressing infrastructure and public perception challenges\n\n\n\nNavigating competition from alternative technologies\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing the Harvestone Blue Flint CCS project as a case study\, the discussion highlights how smaller-scale CCS initiatives can make a powerful impact in meeting emissions reduction goals. \n\n\n\nThe presentation concludes with a call to action: to drive the future of CCS forward through continued innovation\, strategic investment\, and stronger public engagement. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZach LiuDirector CCUS Subsurface\,Harvestone Low Carbon Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nZach Liu is the Director of Subsurface CCUS at Harvestone Low Carbon Partners\, overseeing Class VI CO2 injection operations at the Blue Flint CCS site in North Dakota. With over 25 years in oil and gas\, including a decade in CCUS at Kinder Morgan and Harvestone\, has drilled more than 100 CO2 wells. A licensed Petroleum Engineer\, Professional Geologist in Texas\, and CFA charterholder\, he served as President of SPWLA International in 2018.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/blue-flint-case-study/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000
DTSTAMP:20250522T200321Z
CREATED:20250203T181013Z
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UID:10000106-1747904400-1747908000@www.microseismic.com
SUMMARY:Carbon Capture - an Evolving Market
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual talk is built for decision-makers and industry innovators looking to stay ahead in the carbon industry. Gain actionable insights\, explore real-world challenges\, and understand the commercial dynamics shaping the future of CCS. \n\n\n\nIn this virtual session\, we explore: \n\n\n\n\nA clear-eyed analysis of the current CCS market landscape\n\n\n\nWhat’s working—and what’s not\n\n\n\nThe key economic drivers shaping commercial decisions\n\n\n\nRegulatory frameworks that matter\n\n\n\n\nPlus\, we take a deep dive into the commercial structures and deal terms shaping today’s most strategic CCS projects. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain insight that could reshape your next CCUS move. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg MatlockEY’s Americas Oil\, Gas\,Chemicals\, Mining and MetalsIndustries Tax Leader\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nGreg Matlock Specializes in U.S. federal income tax planning across the energy value chain\, including mining\, oil and gas\, power\, utilities\, and renewable energy. Has extensive experience in structuring and assessing economic feasibility for energy investments globally. Led over 60 CCS/CCUS/ DAC projects and numerous transactions in solar\, wind\, hydrogen (blue\, green\, and variants)\, waste-to-energy\, battery storage\, biomass\, biofuels\, and geothermal\, covering feasibility\, execution\, tax credit qualification\, and monetization.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/carbon-capture-an-evolving-market/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T100000
DTSTAMP:20250520T180420Z
CREATED:20250203T181014Z
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UID:10000105-1745485200-1745488800@www.microseismic.com
SUMMARY:This Cow isn't Dead
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin industry expert Bill Von Gonten for an insightful discussion on Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale and how we can apply its key principles to enhance domestic hydrocarbon production. Discover how we can refine our approach to maximize resources more efficiently right here at home. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore strategies for a more productive energy future. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Von GontenCEO\, W.D. Von GontenEngineering LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBill Von Gonten is the founder of W.D. Von Gonten & Co. and W.D. Von Gonten Laboratories\, which merged in 2022 to form W.D. Von Gonten Engineering. Specializes in hydraulic fracture modeling\, reservoir simulations\, and oil and gas reserve estimations. Built a state-of-the-art core laboratory to analyze layered reservoirs and develop innovative workflows for hydraulic fracture connectivity and fluid extraction techniques. Co-developed methods to measure permeability in nano-darcy rocks and assess formation damage from completion fluids. 
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/this-cow-isnt-dead/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T100000
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SUMMARY:CCUS Rock Physics: Same as regular rock physics but new and shiny
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam HaeckerDirector of Geoscience\, Milestone Carbon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract:\n\n\n\nCarbon dioxide (CO₂) fluid properties play a critical role in fluid substitution modeling\, particularly in applications such as carbon storage monitoring and reservoir characterization. \n\n\n\nKey parameters\, including CO₂ density\, viscosity\, and compressibility\, vary with pressure and temperature\, influencing seismic velocity and bulk modulus changes in porous media. \n\n\n\nBy replacing in-situ fluids with CO₂ in rock physics models; \n\n\n\n\nFluid substitution helps predict changes in elastic properties\,\n\n\n\nAiding in the interpretation of time-lapse seismic data\,\n\n\n\nIt also serves as a key test for whether 4D seismic should be included in site monitoring plans.\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding proper CO₂ behavior under reservoir conditions enhances the accuracy of geophysical assessments and is critical to effective monitoring of CO₂ injection projects. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this MUST SEE talk! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nAdam Haecker works in Houston as a Director of Geoscience for Milestone Carbon\, a company dedicated to delivering CO2 sequestration solutions. His research interests include supercritical CO2 relative permeability\, advances in MICP\, organic shale petrophysics\, and rock mechanics. Prior to Milestone\, Adam worked as a petrophysicist for Battelle Memorial Institute\, Continental Resources\, Chesapeake Energy\, and Cabot Oil and Gas (now Coterra)\, as well as Weatherford Wireline as a field engineer. Adam graduated from Texas A&M in 2007 with a B.S. in Geology. He served as the Vice President of Finance\, Secretary and Administration for the international SPWLA (2021-2023) and as North America Regional Director 1 (2018-2020). Adam speaks English and conversational Japanese.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/innovations-in-seismic-acquisition/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T100000
DTSTAMP:20250925T162253Z
CREATED:20250129T160614Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual FracRX Panel: Using Diagnostics to Adjust Factory Mode Completions in Today’s Plays - a Domestic vs International Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin industry leaders Bill Von Gonten and Garrett Fowler for an insightful webinar on “Using Diagnostics to Adjust Factory Mode Completions in Today’s Plays – a Domestic vs International Perspective.” With decades of expertise spanning hydraulic fracture modeling\, reservoir simulations\, and advanced completion techniques\, Bill and Garrett will explore cutting-edge strategies for enhancing fracture connectivity and fluid recovery. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Von GontenCEO\, W.D. Von GontenEngineering LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarrett Fowler COO\, ResFrac \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Duncan CEO\, MicroSeismic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\n\n\nBill Von Gonten is the founder of W.D. Von Gonten & Co. and W.D. Von Gonten Laboratories\, which merged in 2022 to form W.D. Von Gonten Engineering. Specializes in hydraulic fracture modeling\, reservoir simulations\, and oil and gas reserve estimations. Built a state-of-the-art core laboratory to analyze layered reservoirs and develop innovative workflows for hydraulic fracture connectivity and fluid extraction techniques. Co-developed methods to measure permeability in nano-darcy rocks and assess formation damage from completion fluids.  \n\n\n\nGarrett Fowler is the Chief Operating Officer at ResFrac\, leading business strategy\, client engagement\, professional services\, and software licensing for shale\, geothermal\, and CCS projects worldwide. Previously specialized in EOR and waterflooding as a reservoir engineer at Oxy and Tachyus. Holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering from Stanford University\, is a 2023-2024 SPE Distinguished Lecturer\, a recipient of the 2022 SPE Regional Completions Optimization and Technology Award\, and has authored 24 technical papers.
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/optimizing-hydraulic-fracturing-monitoring-in-todays-shale-plays-innovations-and-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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SUMMARY:Everyone on Earth Should Be Energy Rich: A New Framework for Addressing Energy and Environmental Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Our Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArjun Murti Partner\, Energy Macro & Policy\, Veriten \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bio: Arjun Murti is a partner at Veriten\, a research\, strategy and investing firm focused on the long-term challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. Mr. Murti has spent over 30 years on Wall Street as an equity research analyst\, advisor\, and board member covering the global energy sector. Since November 2021\, Mr. Murti has published Super-Spiked\, a Substack newsletter and podcast about the messy energy transition era.  \n\n\n\nThe bulk of the first 22 years of his career was spent at Goldman Sachs\, where he retired as a Partner in 2014 while also serving as Co-Director of Americas Equity Research and as an Equity Research Analyst. Prior to joining Goldman in 1999\, Mr. Murti was a buy-side Equity Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. His career began in 1992 at Petrie Parkman & Co\, a Denver-based oil & gas boutique investment bank.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to his role at Veriten\, Mr. Murti is currently serving as a Director of ConocoPhillips\, a Senior Advisor to the Energy Group at Warburg Pincus\, and as an Advisory Board member for Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy\, ClearPath\, and the India Advisory Board at The Nature Conservancy. 
URL:https://www.microseismic.com/event/everyone-on-earth-should-be-energyrich-a-new-framework-for-addressingenergy-and-environmental-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Energizing Tomorrow
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