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
Host: Society of Petroleum Engineers, Denver Section Event: April 2024 Technical Happy Hour Time: April 23rd, 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: Joseph Mjehovich, Geophysicist, IFDATA LLC Title: Quantitative Analysis of HFTS-2 Completion Designs using… Read More »Quantitative Analysis of HFTS-2 Completion Designs using Cross-well Strain Measurement
Join the Denver Section Industry Advisory Council (IAC). Next meeting is May 14th 11:15-11:45am Denver Earth Resources Library 730 17th Street Suite B-1 The purpose of the IAC is to facilitate communication with and amongst companies and give them the opportunity to provide input directly to the Denver SPE Section Board on how… Read More »Denver Section Industry Advisory Council (IAC)
Title: Diagnostic Driven Multiphase Well Performance Analysis and Production Forecasting Abstract: This presentation focuses on diagnostics driven multi-phase well performance analysis and production forecasting methods in unconventional (low-permeability) reservoirs. We will provide background for recently introduced methodologies adapted/developed for unconventional reservoirs including basis for selecting/identifying decline parameters. This presentation will primarily include examples… Read More »General Meeting: Diagnostic Driven Multiphase Well Performance Analysis and Production Forecasting
Registering for the Jack England Memorial Pass for the fall of 2024 will sign you up for the first four General Meetings of the SPE session. That includes the meetings in September, October, November and December! The program schedule is as follows: September 25th- Leen Weijers with Liberty Energy- Making Unconventionals Competitive- Minimizing the Cost per… Read More »Jack England Memorial Pass Fall 2024
Lecturer’s Name: Leen Weijers Lecturer’s Employer: Liberty Energy Abstract: “Our industry's innovation to successfully frac and produce from shale, the source rock for hydrocarbons, has dramatically changed global energy access and geopolitical balances. The North American shale industry has relentlessly pushed for a lower cost to bring a barrel of oil ($/bbl) or a cubic… Read More »September General Meeting: Making Unconventionals Competitive – Minimizing the Cost per Barrel Oil
Fractional Dimension Rate Transient Analysis (FD-RTA): A Key to Unconventional Wells and Complex Fracture Networks Jorge A Acuña J Acuna Consulting, LLC. Abstract: Unconventional wells show features that make them very difficult to characterize. One of them is the “transitional” flow regime that lasts months to years and is different from known flow regimes… Read More »October General Meeting: Fractional Dimension Rate Transient Analysis
SPE Membership is hosting its inaugural Pickleball Tournament on November 1st. Come enjoy drinks and pickle with fellow oilfield professionals at 3rd Shot Pickleball from 3pm-7pm. Team themes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the top (and not-so-skilled) picklers. Paddles and Pickleballs will be provided to players who register! 3rd Shot Pickleball 3545… Read More »SPE Pickleball Tournament
Utah FORGE – Seeing is Believing with Advanced Tracer Interpretation Christopher N. Fredd, Olaf Huseby, Sven K. Hartvig, Partho Giri Resman Energy Technology The Utah FORGE project relies… Read More »November General Meeting: Utah Forge – Seeing is Believing with Advanced Tracer Interpretation
Rockies Resource Rumble: Using Machine Learning to Determine if the DJ Can Compete with the Venerable Williston or the Upstart PRB As consolidation reshapes the landscape and E&Ps gear up… Read More »December General Meeting: Rockies Resource Rumble
Our spring Jack England Memorial Pass is on sale! By pre-registering for the Spring session (January, February, March and May General Meetings), you get a discount compared to if you… Read More »Spring Jack England Memorial Pass 2025
What's up with U-Laterals Discover how U-laterals are revolutionizing well economics in previously unreachable sections! With nearly 100 U-lateral wells drilled across major US basins, this presentation dives into the… Read More »SPE Denver January General Meeting
Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer 2024-25 Lecture Season ESG for Petroleum Engineers - Without the Hot Air (What the International Capital Markets Expect from the Oil & Gas Industry)… Read More »SPE Denver February General Meeting
The Future of EOR: Leveraging CO2 and Methane for Sustainable Oil Recovery Summary: This talk explores the future of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) by leveraging CO2 and Methane in carbonate nanopores. It will discuss the comparative mechanisms, efficiencies, and challenges of using these gases, with a focus on the business implications and long-term sustainability. Attendees will… Read More »SPE Denver March General Meeting
Title: Screenouts, Shutdowns, and Delays: Driving Operational Awareness in the Haynesville Through Smart Stage Categorization Abstract: Optimizing well performance while reducing costs remains a top priority for operators, yet traditional, siloed approaches to data analysis often hinder efficiency. This talk presents a structured, data-driven methodology for categorizing hydraulic fracturing stages to identify deviations from pumping… Read More »SPE Denver April General Meeting
Title: DJ Basin Play Fundamentals Enverus’ DJ Basin Play Fundamentals highlights key trends and changes across the DJ Basin over the past year. This talk will showcase operator-level inventory at breakeven price, emphasizing both quality and quantity of remaining locations and the impact of surface restrictions. Case studies using DSU-level analysis will compare two distinct… Read More »SPE Denver May General Meeting
Pre-register for the 2025 Fall General Meeting slate! After purchasing this pass, you will receive a code to use for the September, October, November and December registrations. Register Here
Abstract: Pressure drawdown management is one of the most critical, yet until recently underappreciated and not fully characterized, levers of shale production performance. While rapid drawdown can deliver short-term gains, in certain reservoirs it risks compromising long-term recovery, the integrity of the fracture system, and liquid yield. This lecture explores pressure drawdown management in shale… Read More »SPE Denver General Meeting: September 2025
Abstract: As the Oil and Gas industry continues its digital growth and transformation, the ability to harness data effectively is becoming a defining factor in operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. This presentation explores how cloud-based technologies can modernize data warehousing, streamline data transformation, and enhance application integration. Leveraging Databricks for scalable data processing, Dagster… Read More »SPE Denver General Meeting: October 2025
General Meeting Category: Reservoir Speaker: Reidar Bratvold, Professor Emeritus, University of Stavanger Title: Persistent Bias in Probabilistic Production Forecasting and Simple Methods to Overcome It Abstract: The one key idea I would like the members to take away: Unbiased probabilistic production forecasts are a crucial component in making good investment decisions — but typical… Read More »SPE Denver General Meeting: November 2025
