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 Technology
To Improve The Economics And Logistics Of
Unconventional Development In Argentina
Expert Insights From Leading EP
Companies Including...
Sergio Giacomel
Reservoir Engineer
Tecpetrol
P ACCESSING DRILLING COMPLETIONS TECHNOLOGY: Managing
equipment import restrictions and developing logistical strategies to
improve the workflow of shale operations in Argentina
P DRILLING 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
P COMPLETIONS: Assessing completion technologies and techniques to
improve oil recovery and reduce the costs of unconventional fracture
operations
P PROPPANT AND FRACKING FLUID: Defining guidelines for selecting
and optimizing proppants and fracture fluids to enhance frack design
and improve well performance
P WATER: Sourcing, treating, re-using, transporting, storing and
disposing water to maximize safe and economic utilization of water
resources for hydraulic fracturing projects
P MATURE 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 Beyond
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November 20-21, 2013
Buenos 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.
EP 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, 2013
BuenosAires | Argentina

8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks
KEYNOTE: ATTAINING OILFIELD SERVICES
8.40 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 DC operations,
including integrated packages containing fracturing,
well-line, proppants and coiled tubing to determine cost-
effective models
Daniel Gordon, VP Corporate Development, Azabache Energy
9.10 Question Answer Session
ACCESSING DRILLING COMPLETIONS TECHNOLOGY
AssessingHowToManageEquipmentImport
RestrictionsAndDevelopingLogisticalStrategiesTo
ImproveTheWorkflowOfShaleOperationsInArgentina
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE SUPPLY
9.20 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 B
10.30 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 functionality
Hernan Oberlander, Drilling Completions Supt., Americas Petrogas
SERVICE INDUSTRY GROWTH
11.10 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 One
Wednesday November 20, 2013
UNCONVENTIONAL DRILLING
Exploring 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 development
Esteban Pablo Cassin, Professor Of Innovation Economics and
Development, University of San Martín
DRILLING METHODOLOGY
OutliningTheDesignAndImplementationOfDrilling
TechniquesInRelationToTechnology,Casing,WellIntegrity
AndMudOptimizationToImproveDrillTimeAndCosts
PANEL: DIRECTIONAL DRILLING TECHNOLOGY
11.50 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, Tecpetrol
12.30 Lunch In Exhibition Showcase Area
PANEL: CASING DESIGN
1.30 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 integrity
Horacio Piagentini, Superintendent Drilling Workover, Pluspetrol
MUD SELECTION
2.10 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, Sinopec
2.50 Afternoon Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area
UNDERBALANCED DRILLING
3.20 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 drilling
Raul Krasuk, Unconventional Well Construction Manager, YPF
CORROSION
Investigating Tools For Evaluating Corrosion Before
Setting Up The Rig To Identify Correct Reparation Method
And Reduce Drill Time
CORROSION
4.00 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 liquids
Jorge Epelbaum, Head of Integrity Management, YPF
Rodolfo Kramer, Materials Engineer, YPF
MULTI-WELL PADS
Defining The Design And Optimization Factors To Consider
When Developing A Multi-Well Pad System To Achieve A
Large-Scale Simultaneous Operation
MULTI-WELL PAD DRILLING
4.55 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 DC strategy to mobilize rigs
within the same surface area and reduce the mobilization
time frame
GervasioBarzola,VPSub-SurfaceDevelopment,PioneerNaturalResources
5.35 Chair’s Closing Remarks End of Day One
5.45 - 6.45 Networking Drinks In Exhibition Showcase Area

8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks
KEYNOTE: COMPLETION DESIGN
8.40 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 projects
Gervasio Barzola, VP Sub-Surface Development, Pioneer Natural
Resources
Session Chair: Ruben Caligari, Senior Advisor, Petrobras
COMPLETIONS
Assessing Completion Technologies And Techniques
To Improve Oil Recovery And Reduce The Costs Of
Unconventional Fracture Operations
FRACK STRATEGY
9.20 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 costs
Ruy Riavitz, Country Manager, Madalena Energy
10.00 Morning Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area
COMPLETION TOOLS
10.30 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 Two
Thursday November 21, 2013
COMPLETION PLANNING FRACTURE DESIGN
Highlighting 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 FRACTURING
11.10 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 DEVELOPMENT
11.50 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 FLUID
Defining Guidelines For Selecting And Optimizing
Proppants And Fracture Fluids To Enhance Frack Design
And Improve Well Performance
PROPPANT FRAC FLUID SELECTION
1.30 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 MANAGEMENT
2.10 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
WATER
Sourcing, Treating, Re-Using, Transporting, Storing
And Disposing Water To Maximize Safe And Economic
Utilization Of Water Resources For Hydraulic
Fracturing Projects
WATER MANAGEMENT
3.10 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 FIELDS
Investigating Re-Completion Best Practices To Maximize
Hyrdrocarbon Recovery From Depleted Wells
COMPLETING MATURE FIELDS
3.50 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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