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Host:  Society of Petroleum Engineers, Denver Section Event:  October 2023 Technical Happy Hour​ Time:  October 12th, 4-6 (HH begins at 4, Talk at 430, Social until 6) Location: Ovintiv 40th Floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202 Sponsor: Kairos Energy Services Study Group Category:  Production Speaker: Michael Lantz, Co-founder and CEO at Kairos Energy Services… Read More »October Technical Happy Hour: Multi-Basin Case Study: Remediating Damage from Fracture Driven Interactions Utilizing a Rigless Chemical Process and a Bit More

  Making More Informed Business Decisions Through Rate Transient Analysis in Unconventionals   Abstract: The benefits of Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) for production forecasting and reservoir characterization are generally well understood. However, the utility for RTA beyond these common practices goes frequently unrecognized. By itself, RTA can be used to identify costly pitfalls with drilling… Read More »General Meeting – Making More Informed Business Decisions Through Rate Transient Analysis in Unconventionals

Register by clicking HERE For $35/person, this frightfully fantastic takeover includes a game of mini golf, networking, delicious appetizers, drinks, and hours of fun! Costumes are strongly encouraged! If registering as an operator or student, you must register with your company or school email to verify registration. Please feel free to bring your friends or… Read More »SPE YP Mini Golf Halloween Party

  The next SPE Denver Section Industry Advisory Committee meeting will take place at 11AM November 14 in the Denver Earth Resources Library. The address is 730 17th Street Suite B-1. The Industry Advisory Committee welcomes input from representatives of any company with staff that are members of the Denver Section of the SPE. The… Read More »Industry Advisory Committee Meeting

Deciphering the DJ Basin: A Technical Exploration and Comparative Analysis with the Permian Abstract: This presentation provides an in-depth analysis of the unconventional Niobrara play in the DJ Basin, utilizing machine learning models. We will dissect production trends, activity levels, and the underlying drivers of production, providing a nuanced understanding of the interplay between completions… Read More »General Meeting: Ted Cross, Deciphering the DJ Basin: A Technical and Comparative Analysis with the Permian

Abstract: Interested in networking with other business development professionals? SPE Denver is kicking off a business development group! Daniel will help get things started with a State of the Rockies discussion followed by an extended networking session. Grab your colleagues and come socialize over light appetizers and drinks! Bio: Daniel Rojo is Co-Head and Managing… Read More »Business Development Kickoff Happy Hour: Daniel Rojo, State of the Rockies

  Tying Stage Architecture to Wolfcamp Performance Through Stacked Diagnostics Abstract While post-frac erosion and Fracture Driven Interactions (FDI) can be good indicators of a successful frac, getting long-term performance data has mainly been limited to full wellbores of a single design and waiting months for the results. The Permian Asset team was debating the… Read More »YP Lunch and Learn: Jessica Barhaug, Ovintiv, Tying Stage Architecture to Wolfcamp Performance Through Stacked Diagnostics

Speakers: January 24th: DaNe Gregoris, Enverus DJ Basin Play Fundamentals | How The Basin Stacks Up Across North America February 21st *Distinguished Lecturer*: Rawdon Seager, Gaffney, Cline & Associates Carbon Capture & Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) March 30th *Distinguished Lecturer*, Tom Bradley, Baker Hughes Company Application of Oil and Gas… Read More »Jack England Pass Spring 2024 Registration Deadline

DJ Basin Play Fundamentals | How The Basin Stacks Up Across North America   Abstract: This presentation will cover the findings from the recent in-depth analysis conducted on DJ basin, including the current status and our future expectations for topics such as permits, regulatory environment, operatorship, activity, production, GOR and WOR trends and more. Additionally,… Read More »General Meeting: Dane Gregoris, Enverus, DJ Basin Play Fundamentals | How The Basin Stacks Up Across North America

Time:  January 30th, 4-6 (HH begins at 4, Talk at 430, Social until 6) Location: Ovintiv 40th Floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202 Study Group Category:  Completion Speaker: Kinleigh Fatheree, Seismos Title: Utilizing Rapid Rate Drops to Measure Perforation Efficiency During Stimulation  Abstract: Seismos collaborated with an operator to provide an economical substitute for… Read More »Technical Happy Hour: Kinleigh Fatheree, Seismos, Utilizing Rapid Rate Drops to Measure Perforation Efficiency During Stimulation 

The next SPE Denver Section Industry Advisory Council meeting will take place at 11AM February 13 in the Denver Earth Resources Library. The address is 730 17th Street Suite B-1. The Industry Advisory Council welcomes input from representatives of any company with staff that are members of the Denver Section of the SPE. The IAC… Read More »Denver Section Industry Advisory Council Meeting

International awards recognize individuals who make significant technical and professional contributions to the petroleum engineering profession and to the worldwide oil and gas industry. International nominations will remain active for three years. International awards are presented annually at ATCE. International nominations require a minimum of one letter of support, maximum of six, to be uploaded… Read More »SPE International Awards Submission Deadline

Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer 2023-24 Lecture Season Carbon Capture and Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) Rawdon Seager Gaffney, Cline & Associates Abstract: After the lecture, members will understand the importance of carbon capture and storage in the transition to a lower carbon future, and know how to evaluate quantities… Read More »General Meeting: Distinguished Lecturer Rawdon Seager, Carbon Capture & Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)

  Regional awards recognize members who contribute exceptional service and leadership within SPE, as well as making significant professional contributions within their technical disciplines at the SPE regional level. Regional nominations remain active for one year. Regional award recipients will be eligible to be considered at an international level (with regional director approval). If approved, the… Read More »SPE Regional Awards Deadline

Upstream Inventory Growth Today's views, challenges and opportunities SPE Denver Business Development Panel Join us for our section’s second business development technical happy hour! This happy hour will be a panel session moderated by Owen McMillian discussing upstream industry and growth with input from our esteemed panel, Austin Akers, Mark Cleveland, Skyler Gary, and Andrew… Read More »Business Development Technical Happy Hour: Upstream Inventory Growth Panel Session

Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer 2023-24 Lecture Season Application of Oil and Gas Subsurface Evaluation Methodology to Geothermal: The Value of Data Tom Bradley Baker Hughes Company Abstract:   The energy landscape is changing: Renewables are gaining in importance as a dependable energy source now that the environmental impact of fossil fuels is understood,… Read More »General Meeting: Tom Bradley, Application of Oil and Gas Subsurface Evaluation Methodology to Geothermal: The Value of Data

Event SPE Joint Session Date/Time/Location April 17th 5:30 – 8:30 pm The Buffalo Rose - 1119 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401 Abstract The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter, in partnership with the SPE - Denver Section, proudly hosts the annual Joint Session. This prestigious event offers an exceptional… Read More »CSM & SPE Joint Session 2024