Technical Happy Hour: Jordan Jackson, Designing for Efficiency
2024-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Ovintiv, 40th floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Host: Society of Petroleum Engineers, Denver Section
Event: May 2024 Technical Happy Hour
Time: May 28th, 4-6 (HH begins at 4, Talk at 430, Social until 6)
Location: Ovintiv 40th Floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
Sponsor: Ovintiv
Study Group Category: Completion
Speaker: Jordan Jackson, Completions Manager, Ovintiv
Title: Designing for Efficiency
Abstract:
“Designing for Efficiency” reflects the approach of the Texas Operating Area completions teams drive to increase efficiency and maximize value. The goal is to safely execute at the highest level to reduce cycle times, cut costs, all without jeopardizing well performance. Understanding the hydraulics and designing for higher cluster efficiency are key for designing at higher total pump rates such as Simul and Trimul frac. The use of these techniques along with the right sizing your casing design are critical elements in reducing wasted energy. Frac smarter, not harder.
Bio:
Jordan is the Completions Manager at Ovintiv for Texas Operating Area. He graduated in 2009 from Montana Tech with a degree in petroleum engineering. Jordan has been in the industry for 15 years working primarily Drilling & Completions for Encana/Ovintiv. He has worked a variety of assets from Haynesville, Tuscaloosa Marine Shale (TMS), Eagle Ford, and Permian Basin.
Registration Link: Click HERE

Denver Rescue Mission - May
2024-05-21 06:45 - 08:30 | Denver Rescue Mission, 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Please help SPE Denver Section give back to the Denver Rescue Mission by serving breakfast at their Lawrence Street location.

Please arrive by 6:45 and plan to stay till 8:30

For more info Contact Nicolas Cosca at Nicolas.Cosca@hpinc.com

SPE x AADE x YPE Denver YP Summer Soiree
2024-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | The University Club of Denver, 1673 Sherman Street, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Join SPE x AADE x YPE Denver Young Professionals for our Summer Soirée! Presented by Profrac, enjoy summer libations and network with us!

Registration: Click HERE

SPE YP Lunch & Learn - Fervo Energy's Geothermal Projects
2024-05-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Liberty Energy, 950 17th St Suite #24, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
SPE Young Professionals: May Lunch & Learn
Abstract:
Surging demand for 24/7 clean energy has catalyzed rapid growth in next-generation geothermal development. Understand how Fervo Energy is leveraging engineering excellence and proven oil and gas technology to transform the heat beneath our feet into a scalable, reliable, cost-effective resource capable of solving the energy trilemma.
Biography:
Camden Lang is a Drilling & Completions Operations Engineer from Fervo Energy focusing on the production and asset development on Fervo Energy Geothermal Projects. Prior to Fervo, Camden worked as a Co-op development engineer for Discovery Natural Resources and then worked for XTO Energy as an Operations Engineer in their Bakken Asset. Camden holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in Humanitarian Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Registration: Click HERE

Lunch & Learn Sponsors:

Girls Entering STEM Volunteer Event
2024-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Colorado Auraria Campus, Denver

General Meeting: Diagnostic Driven Multiphase Well Performance Analysis and Production Forecasting
2024-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Fogo de Chao, 1513 Wynkoop st, Denver, 80202, United States
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 from various basins illustrating methods for forecasting gas-oil ratio, evaluating multi-phase behavior and addressing challenges associated with significant changes in well performance such as fracture-driven interactions, refracturing, etc. We will finally discuss applications, limitations associated with those methodologies.

Bio:
Dilhan Ilk is an Executive Vice President and Manager of the North America Division at DeGolyer and MacNaughton. Dr. Ilk earned a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 2003 from Istanbul Technical University. In 2005, he received a master’s degree in petroleum engineering, and in 2010 he was awarded a doctorate in petroleum engineering, both from Texas A&M University. He manages projects including independent evaluations of reserves and resources. He specializes in assisting clients with the assessment of unconventional resources and well performance evaluation and forecasting using a systematic workflow that combines diagnostic methods with analytical and numerical techniques. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas.

He is a member of SPE Reservoir Description and Dynamics advisory committee, and currently he is the chair of Well Performance sub-committee of the SPE Reservoir Description and Dynamics advisory committee. He is a contributing author of the SPEE Monograph IV—Estimating Ultimate Recovery of Developed Wells in Unconventional Reservoirs and SPE PRMS Applications Guidelines (2022). He was co‑editor of the SPE digital publication series “Performance Forecasting in Shale Reservoirs.”

Registration: Click HERE

Denver Section Industry Advisory Council (IAC)
2024-05-14 11:15 - 11:45 | Denver Earth Resources Library, 730 17th Street Suite B1, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
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 the Section can best serve their Denver-based professional staff.

Interested in being involved? Contact John Benton (JHBenton@mines.edu) for more information.

Volunteers Needed: DPS District Science Fair
2024-05-04 07:45 - 14:00 | CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Dr, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
Please sign up to volunteer as a judge at the Denver Public Schools District Science Fair on 5/4/24 at CSU Spur. We are in need of 30 judges, 10 of whom will be available until 2pm in order to judge secondary projects, after judging elementary projects in the morning. Basic knowledge of the scientific method is required.
Register Here

Quantitative Analysis of HFTS-2 Completion Designs using Cross-well Strain Measurement
2024-04-23 16:00 - 18:00
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 Cross-well Strain Measurement
Abstract:
Low-frequency Distributed Acoustic Sensing (LF-DAS) based cross-well strain measurement is an advanced monitoring technique used to diagnose completion design efficiency but has been primarily restricted to qualitative analysis. In this study, we apply our novel Green-function based inversion algorithm to calculate fracture geometry (i.e., width) using the Department of Energy sponsored Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site 2 (HFTS-2) dataset.
We use the inversion algorithm to calculate dynamic fracture widths using LF-DAS data recorded at two horizontal monitoring wells with permanent optical fiber installations. The inverted fracture widths at the monitoring wells from over 100 hydraulic fracturing stages are used to diagnose the efficiency of eight unique completion designs implemented across three fracturing wells. We develop several metrics to evaluate completion design efficiency including the evenness of fracture widths at the monitoring wells, fracture density (i.e., number of fracture hits per ft), and fracture-width-density (i.e., fracture width/stage length).
We observe a significant impact on completion efficiency with varying degrees of limited entry, tapered configurations, and stage length designs. Results indicate improved hydraulic stimulation is achieved with the implementation of limited entry designs for extended stage lengths, but no observable trend for normal stage lengths. Tapered configurations significantly improve efficiency for extended stage lengths but indicate little impact on normal length designs. Additionally, our quantitative analysis describes the impact of the nearby depletion zone on completion design efficiency. The methodology developed in this study provides operators with another level of quantitative information to optimize hydraulic fracturing treatments and reduce costs associated with the development of unconventional wells.
Bio:
Joseph Mjehovich is a Geophysicist at IFDATA LLC, specializing in the research and development of Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing for reservoir characterization and well design diagnostics. His primary focus lies in advancing the understanding, analysis, and interpretation of cross-well based fiber-optic measurements. At IFDATA, Joseph seamlessly integrates the company’s research and workflows into real-world field projects, delivering valuable insights and solutions for clients.
Joseph earned his Master of Science degree in Geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines, where he made contributions as a research associate in the Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP) Consortium. His research centered on the quantitative analysis of distributed fiber-optic sensing data to deepen understanding of the key factors driving hydraulic fracture development. Additionally, Joseph explored the application of distributed acoustic sensing for near-surface seismic surveys aimed at earthquake hazard site classification.
Joseph has several publications, including the URTeC 2023 Best of Paper, and currently has a patent pending with IFDATA LLC. He also received the Harold Mendenhall Geophysics Award while at Mines for conducting cutting-edge and collaborative research.
Registration: Click HERE

CSM & SPE Joint Session 2024
2024-04-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
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 opportunity for students and industry professionals to engage in a dynamic exchange of enjoyment, networking, knowledge, and ideas. This year’s event will host a panel themed “Powering Tomorrow: Unleashing Innovation in the Energy Industry” to be discussed by influential speakers from the oil and gas industry. The event is scheduled for the evening of April 17th, 2024 at the Buffalo Rose in Golden, Colorado.
Panelists Bio

Susan Howes | Subsurface Consultants and Associates
Susan Howes, PE, PHR is President at Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC (SCA) where she is responsible for all facets of the company’s consulting, recruitment and training services business including maintaining the highest technical quality standards. Howes’ prior experience includes roles of increasing responsibility at Anadarko and Chevron in reservoir engineering, business development, corporate engineering, HR, organizational capability and reservoir management. Howes is recognized an industry leader in petro-technical talent attraction, development and retention. She has coauthored papers and articles on the topics of ethics, uncertainty management, risk management, and talent management. Howes holds a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas. She chairs the Program Committee for SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) 2024 and serves as past-chair of the SPE Management Technical Section. Howes received the SPE DeGolyer Distinguished Service Medal, is an Honorary Member of SPE, and served as a SPE Distinguished Lecturer for 2019-20. She serves on the Colorado School of Mines Petroleum Engineering Department Program Advisory Board, on the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council BOD and chairs the Society of Women Engineers – Houston Area Awards Committee. Howes received the 2020 Woman of Excellence award from the Federation of Houston Professional Women.

Chris Wright | CEO Liberty Energy
Self-described tech nerd turned entrepreneur, Chris Wright serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy. Chris is a dedicated humanitarian with a passion for bringing the benefits of energy to every community in the world. This passion has inspired a career in energy working not only in oil and gas but fusion, solar, and geothermal. Chris embraces all sources of energy if they are abundant, affordable, and reliable. Chris has become a bold advocate, bringing rational thought to the energy dialogue. He has spoken on energy and the merits of the Shale Revolution to the UK House of Lords, and state and federal lawmakers, with multiple appearances on network TV, documentaries, and podcasts. Recently, Chris’ #ThankYouNorthFace campaign went viral with over 5 million views, forcing a sober discussion on the multiple uses of oil and gas in products. Chris completed an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and graduate work in Electrical Engineering at both UC Berkeley and MIT. Chris founded Pinnacle Technologies and served as CEO from 1992 to 2006. Pinnacle created the hydraulic fracture mapping industry and its innovations helped launch commercial shale gas production in the late 1990s. Chris was Chairman of Stroud Energy, an early shale gas producer, before its sale to Range Resources in 2006. Additionally, Chris founded and serves as Executive Chairman of Liberty Resources and Liberty Midstream Solutions and also sits on the Board of Directors for Urban Solutions Group, and the Federal Reserve Bank, Denver Branch. Chris grew up and currently lives in Colorado with his wife, Liz. He is a passionate father, skier, cyclist, climber, and outdoor enthusiast. He serves on the board of numerous nonprofits including PERC, ACE Colorado, ACE Montana, PRI, and the YCCF.

Greg Phodes | Senior Geologist at Fervo Energy
As the Senior Exploration Geologist at Fervo Energy, Greg Rhodes is helping advance next-generation geothermal by characterizing the largest domestic geothermal lease portfolio and identifying new basins and prospects. Since 2008 he has researched and explored geothermal systems in over 50 countries including fieldwork in Chile, Turkey, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Tibet, among others. Having spent 6 years with one of the largest traditional geothermal developers, Ormat Technologies, working on a wide variety of projects with significant focus in the western US, Greg has abundant experience identifying, modeling, and drilling geothermal resources. His career has also included independent geothermal consulting in Kenya for the US Energy Association, leading collaborative DOE-funded geothermal research at NREL, and serving as the Geothermal Technical Specialist at CGG. His published research has involved techno-economic modeling of traditional and EGS geothermal drilling and development, identifying gaps in publicly available geoscience data, informing federally funded regional geophysical surveys, repurposing mining data for geothermal, and experimental geologic and geophysical exploration studies. Greg holds a BS from Vanderbilt University and MS from the Mackay School at University of Nevada, Reno (Go Wolf Pack!). Greg relocated to Denver in 2023 after living in Wales.
Pricing
Tickets for the joint session are $60 for working professionals and $15 for students.
Meal Options
For food, there will be a Mexican-themed dinner buffet that includes the following options:
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Vegan
Sponsorship

Event Flyer

Registration: CLICK HERE

Denver Rescue Mission - April
2024-04-16 06:45 - 08:30 | Denver Rescue Mission, 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States

Volunteers Needed: Southmoor Elementary Science Fair
2024-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Southmoor Elementary, 3755 S. Magnolia Way, Denver, CO, 80237
Please sign up to volunteer as a judge at Southmoor Elementary’s science fair on 4/12/24. Basic knowledge of scientific method is required.

Registration: Click HERE

YP March Madness Happy Hour
2024-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Oskar Blues Denver, 1624 Market Street, Denver, 80202
Thursday March 21st, 5-7pm
Oskar Blues – Denver
FREE Registration, Open Bar
Register Here

YP Lunch & Learn: Diana Hegazy, The Impact of Modeling Depositional Environments on Above Ground Considerations for CCS Projects
2024-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Liberty Energy, 950 17th St Suite #24, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Abstract
Subsurface modeling for Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) is central to a project’s design, permitting, and monitoring. Visualized CO2 plume extents resulting from subsurface simulations are often used in the determination of mineral rights, landowner interactions, and pre-existing wellbore integrity considerations. Two key geological features affecting plume size and shape include porosity distributions and permeability anisotropies, which are influenced by paleo-environmental controls on depositional orientations. Study results show how those environmental controls can preferentially direct injected CO2 along depositionally derived permeability pathways, creating dominant plume orientations, and ultimately demonstrating how depositionally controlled plume shapes influence above-ground considerations for CCS projects.

General Meeting: Tom Bradley, Application of Oil and Gas Subsurface Evaluation Methodology to Geothermal: The Value of Data
2024-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Fogo de Chao, 1513 Wynkoop st, Denver, 80202, United States
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, and recent geopolitical events have shown the risks of over-reliance on non-domestic energy sources.

Heat is a major energy demand. Geothermal energy can be a key contributor as it can supply constant dependable heat for a wide range of uses, ranging from low temperature heating through mid temperature industrial uses, to high enthalpies for power generation. It has additional benefits, that unlike other renewables such as wind and solar, it has essentially no reliance on varying prevailing conditions.

However, even with recent industry growth, and increasing awareness of the importance of subsurface knowledge for geothermal, many stakeholders are still unaware of it’s value in project success. Therefore, many projects still disappoint. The knowledge required is very similar to that for successful hydrocarbon exploration. Therefore, the expertise gained in the hydrocarbon industries over many years can be applied to geothermal projects to help increase their likelihood of success. However, because of the nature of the two industries, there is often a barrier that needs to be broken down before this knowledge can be shared.

In this presentation, I discuss the basics of geothermal, how the subsurface information needed for success is very similar to oil and gas, show the value of data, how established oil and gas methodologies can be applied to geothermal, and how the hydrocarbon industries can contribute to the success of geothermal projects.

Biography:

Tom Bradley is a Senior Global Petrophysical Advisor with Baker Hughes, specializing in open hole formation evaluation. After graduating from The Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London with a degree in Geology with Engineering Geology in 1996, he started his career in 1997 with Western Atlas International. Since then he has worked for Baker Hughes globally in a variety of technical and supervisory roles. Since 2005 he has been based in the Netherlands, and as part of his current role he is advising multiple stakeholders in the development of geothermal energy in the Netherlands and Europe.

Registration: Click HERE

Denver Rescue Mission - March
2024-03-19 06:45 - 08:30 | Denver Rescue Mission, 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States

2024 SPE YP Ski Fast Energy Bash
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | Keystone Resort, 100 Dercum Square, Keystone, Colorado, 80435
Welcome to the Annual 2024 SPE YP Ski Fast Energy Convention hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers – Denver Section! If you’re a ski or snowboard enthusiast and in the oil & gas industry, you won’t want to miss this blast of an event! This year we’ll be taking over the slopes of Keystone on March 8th – 10th, with tons of skiing, food, drinks, fun, and great networking throughout the weekend!
We hope you will stay the weekend and enjoy the slopes, great people, and all the exciting events. Plan to buy tickets for the days you’ll ski; lift tickets are not included in the registration! Busses will depart on Friday Morning and will return late Sunday morning. Feel free to attend any and all events, even if you don’t ski!
Questions? Contact SPE YP Denver Chairman, James (james.debart@carboceramics.com) and/ or SPE Ski Committee Chairwoman, Maureen (mevenson@selectchemistry.com)
Registration Options
Registration this year is a-la-carte; Housing and Weekend Registrations are separate.
Weekend bundle includes the Friday Main Après Happy Hour, Saturday BBQ & Bar Crawl, Late Night Pizza and Weekend Beverages at the Mansions.
The Bus Registration is for roundtrip travel to and from Keystone.
The Friday Après Happy Hour includes a 3 year open bar and food at the base of Keystone.
Pricing:

Weekend Bundle: $150
Roundtrip Bus: $80
Friday Main Après Happy Hour: $85

Housing
Housing this year is first come first serve. We have a limited number of beds, so make sure to sign up early. We have priced the beds per category as to alleviate an confusion.
Pricing:

Private Bedroom (Private Room, Queen Bed: Sleeps 2): $850
Bachelor Bunks (Shared Room, Single Bed: Sleeps 1): $350
Pull out couches (Living Room, Single Bed: Sleeps 1): $200

Lift Tickets
Don’t forget your lift tickets! Single-day tickets are available for purchase on the Keystone website (https://www.keystoneresort.com/plan-your-trip/lift-access/tickets) or the Epic Pass website (https://www.epicpass.com). We recommend purchasing tickets as soon as possible for pre-season discounts
Sponsorship Levels
All sponsorship tiers include a variety of PR exposure for the annual ski weekend convention (SPE YP newsletters, Facebook, LinkedIn, industry groups throughout the United States chapters supporting the event)
Powder Day Title Sponsor: $7500

Name & Logo in Event title
SPE Denver Section General Meetings Sponsor through 2024 – 2025
Featured in all SPE YP General Promotions through 2024 – 2025
Featured in all Ski Trip Promotions
Announcements on the bus and at all events throughout the weekend
Ability to present and speak in front of participants at Main Après Happy Hour
Opportunity to distribute branded items to participants at all ski weekend events
Ability to secure special weekend bundles for clients/ affiliates of your company
Two Private Bedrooms
4 Weekend Bundles

Extreme Terrain Sponsor(s): $4500

Inclusion in all SPE YP General Promotions through 2024 – 2025
Second Largest logo on Ski Trip Promotions
Featured in all Ski Trip Promotions
Announcements on the bus and at all events throughout the weekend
Opportunity to distribute branded items to participants at all ski weekend events
Ability to secure special weekend bundles for clients/ affiliates of your company
3 Weekend Bundles

Double Black Diamond Sponsor(s): $3000

Medium logo on Ski Trip Promotions
Featured in all Ski Trip Promotions
Opportunity to distribute branded items to participants at ski day events
2 Weekend Bundles

Yard Sale Sponsor(s): $1000

Small logo on Ski Trip Promotions
Featured in all Ski Trip Promotions
Opportunity to distribute branded items to participants at ski day events.

We look forward to seeing you again this year for the 2024 SPE YP Ski Fast Energy Convention!!
-SPE Denver, Young Professionals
Register for ski or sponsor here!

Business Development Technical Happy Hour: Upstream Inventory Growth Panel Session
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Ovintiv, 40th floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
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 Haney. Focus will be placed on today’s views as well as current and future challenges and opportunities for growth within the sector! Big thank you to Ovintiv, Elevation Midstream and ComboCurve for sponsoring this event. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available!

March 5th at Ovintiv’s Office, 40th Floor Meeting Space
Register for the Symposium here

BIO‘s:

Panel Session Moderator
Owen McMillian, Land Manager Ovintiv

Austin Akers, CEO Bison Oil and Gas

Prior to co-founding Bison in 2015, Austin co-founded and served as Vice President of Land at LOGOS Resources, LLC.. Mr. Akers began his career as a field landman throughout the Rockies. During his career Austin has founded numerous companies in the oil and gas space including Buffalo Royalties, LLC and Warner-Caldwell Investments, LLC. In addition, Mr. Akers currently sits on the board of Taproot Rockies Midstream, LLC and Children’s Hospital Foundation Colorado. Austin graduated with a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University.

Mark Cleveland, Vice President Business Development Civitas Resources

Mark Cleveland is currently the VP of Business Development at Civitas Resources. In 2023, he helped lead CIVI’s entry into the Permian basin through a series of 4 separate transactions. Previously, he led business development and reservoir engineering at RimRock Oil and Gas, worked in JP Morgan’s Natural Resources investment banking group, and in various roles at Talisman Energy. He earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the Colorado School of Mines.

Skyler Gary, Founder and Co-CEO Avant Natural Resources

Founder & Co-CEO
Skyler Gary co-founded Avant in 2019 and serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer. He leads fundraising efforts and company strategy, while overseeing business development, land execution and personnel management. Skyler was previously Director of Land and Business Development for Hat Creek Energy, LLC a Denver-based E&P company with operated and non-operated assets in several states. Skyler earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego.

ANDREW HANEY  |   CO-PRESIDENT |   NICKEL ROAD OPERATING LLC

Mr. Haney is Co-President and Co-Founder of Nickel Road Operating LLC (“Nickel Road”). He has over 20 years of experience in technical and leadership roles, oil and gas asset management, development engineering and field production optimization. At Nickel Road, Mr. Haney has grown the upstream oil and gas producer to a significant operated position in the DJ Basin with a robust inventory of permitted horizontal drilling locations. Prior to founding Nickel Road, he previously held various roles in companies focused on the development of unconventional oil and gas resources across the Rockies region including Vice President of Development for Ursa Operating Company (2012 – 2017), Senior Reservoir Engineer – Business Development at Pioneer Natural Resources USA (2012) and as Reservoir Engineer and Completions Engineer for Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. (2005 –2012). He began his career with Shell Exploration & Production Company as a Reservoir Engineer (2001 – 2005). Mr. Haney has a passion for strategies that leverage technical innovation to create commercial value. Mr. Haney received a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering with Honors from Colorado School of Mines and a M.S. in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado Denver. He is a member of the President’s Council of the Colorado School of Mines Foundation and a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Under his leadership, Nickel Road was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work – Small Companies.

SOCO Polar Plunge
2024-03-03 08:00 - 12:00
Join our Team March 3, 2024 to support Special Olympics Colorado.
5K RunWalk followed by an Ice Bath at Wash Park, Denver, CO

Contact Julie Tannehill for more information: tannehilljulie@gmail.com

SPE Regional Awards Deadline
2024-03-01 17:00
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 international nomination will remain active for three years. New nominations should not be submitted for these candidates.
Regional awards are presented at local events TBA by the regional director.
Regional nominations require a minimum of one letter of support, maximum of six, to be uploaded by contributors.
Regional nominations require candidates to upload their CV/Resume or LinkedIn profile.
View regional eligibility requirements.

Validation of Conductive Fracture Imaging with Cross Well Strain and Permanent Fiber Optic Flow - February
2024-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Ovintiv, 40th floor, 370 17th St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Host: Society of Petroleum Engineers, Denver Section
Event: February 27 2024 Technical Happy Hour
Time: February 27th, 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: Scott Taylor, Co-Founder, CEO Reservoir Imaging Solutions LLC

Title: Validation of Conductive Fracture Imaging with Cross Well Strain and Permanent Fiber Optic Flow

Abstract:
The study applies Conductive Fracture Imaging (CFI) on Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site-2 in the Delaware Basin, USA, acquired in 2019. The CFI results are independently delivered and compared with strain data recorded by permanent distributed fiber optic sensor arrays in a vertical data well (the Boxwood 5PH) and two horizontal wells (Boxwood 3H and Boxwood 4H). Boxwood 4H’s permanent fiber provides Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) cluster flow and proppant allocation analytics, as well as distributed strain sensing (DSS) for cluster level shut-in pressure build-up tests.
The objective of this study is to directly compare CFI results with in-well DAS and DSS fiber optic measurements. CFI utilizes microseismic events as active sources for reflection imaging of the conductive portion of hydraulic fractures, offering high-resolution images of the seismically active zone for precise description of cluster level fluid allocation and conductivity.
CFI has been benchmarked successfully against established fiber optic diagnostics, providing insights into conductive fracture geometries, cluster efficiencies, and in-well production flow profiling. Key advantages of CFI include imaging fluid and proppant allocation at the cluster level, offering a four-dimensional view of dynamic transport, estimating fracture height, and providing valuable data on hydraulic and conductive fracture geometries.
The study reveals strong correlations between CFI and cross-well strain intensity measured by fiber monitors, as well as good agreement with in-well DAS stimulation fluid allocation. Furthermore, CFI shows clear correlations with cluster level DSS strain changes during the production phase, accurately resolving cluster positions along the wellbore. Cluster level reflectivity values from CFI demonstrate a robust agreement with DSS strain change peak values observed on the same clusters.
Bio:
Scott has over 20 years’ direct experience spanning finance, energy, mining, defense, and civil engineering industries. He graduated from Franklin College (Lugano) Switzerland with BSc in Finance 2002. Scott started his career raising money for both public and private markets as well as mining project in commodities trading. He co-founded Reservoir Imaging Solutions (RIS) in 2019, a technology-driven subsurface imaging company that was recognized by Darcy Partners as one of the top 10 subsurface oilfield technologies in 2022. Scott also founded Lithos in 2022 and took it public (CBOE:LITS) in Q2 of 2023. Lithos is a technology company focused on delivering sustainable lithium production from brine reservoirs. Scott has prior technical and financial experience in exploration, development, and pilot scale production on mines in Canada, Mexico and the Russian Federation. His experience also includes five years working for an engineering company in the mining and energy space which included resource development and drill programs on mines, and his skill-set enables him to work hands-on in the field and advising to use modern subsurface imaging techniques. He is a published author, has 5 issued patents, and is an invited speaker and member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Registration Link: Click Here

Adventure Day at Munroe Elementary Volunteer Opportunity
2024-02-26 08:00 - 11:00
Adventure Day, Energy Day, Great Day, at Munroe Elementary.

Volunteers needed to help teach youth about our industry!
For more information reach out to tannehilljulie@gmail.com

44th Annual Racquetball Tournament
2024-02-23 12:30 - 16:00 | Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO, 80204
Event Details and Registration Here!
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum – $600
Gold – $450
Silver – $350

Denver Metro Region Science and Engineering Fair (DMRSEF) Volunteer Opportunity
2024-02-23 09:00 - 17:00
Over 100 Judges needed for this local science fair; let’s do our part to make it happen SPE. More information @ http://bit.ly/JudgeDMRSEF or mailto:Denversciencefair@ucdenver.edu

Contact Julie Tannehill for more information:
TannehillJulie@gmail.com

See attached flyer below:
2024 Judge and Volunteer Flyers[45]

Cores n Brews - YP Event
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Core Lab, 2550 W. 2nd Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO, 80219, United States
Cone join us on a tour of a core lab followed by beers and networking at Burns Family Alehouse next door!
Lab tour begins at 5:15
Core lab: 2550 W. 2nd Ave, Suite 110
Burns Alehouse: 2505 W. 2nd Ave, Unit #13
Registration: Click HERE

General Meeting: Distinguished Lecturer Rawdon Seager, Carbon Capture & Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)
2024-02-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Fogo de Chao, 1513 Wynkoop st, Denver, 80202, United States
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 consistently using the SRMS.
As part of the international effort to combat global warming, significant attention is being given to ways to sequester (store for the long-term) carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. It is therefore critical that there is a universal means to record the storable quantities by recognizing the maturity of the projects to be implemented and the confidence that can be placed in the estimated volumes to be sequestered.
This talk will look at some of the ways in which carbon dioxide can be stored and provide a review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) framework prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers to classify and categorize the storable quantities.
The talk will cover:

An overview of carbon capture, utilization and storage, including the role of greenhouse gasses in global warming
Discussion of typical modes of storage of carbon dioxide in saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields
Review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), including principles and key definitions
Discussion of economics and evaluation methods
A hypothetical example

Biography:
Rawdon Seager is a reservoir engineer with over 50 years’ experience in the international oil and gas arena with Shell, Huffco and, since 1985, Gaffney, Cline & Associates, where he is Chief Reservoir Engineer and Global Director of Quality Assurance. He is currently ivolved in CCS studies and application of the SRMS.
He has a BSc in Physics from Bristol University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College, London. Rawdon is past Chairman of the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee and past member of the Board and current Chair of the Reserves Definitions Committee of the SPEE.

Registration: Click HERE

Rawdon Seager Flyer

Denver Rescue Mission - Feb
2024-02-20 06:45 - 08:30 | Denver Rescue Mission, 2222 Lawrence St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States

SPE Forum: Methane Emissions Management for a Sustainable Future (Banff, Canada) Registration Deadline
2024-02-19 | Banff, Canada, Canada
Addressing methane emissions may be the single most powerful priority that would permit us to extend the life of hydrocarbons. This Forum is a seminal gathering of all stakeholders in a unique, safe environment to address the future of methane emissions management from end to end. The Forum will cover the future of measurement, quantification, reporting in an evolving regulatory and non-regulatory landscape, and what innovations are needed in abatement solutions, global synergies, and strategies to avoid methane emissions. Participants will leave the Forum with new insights, strategies, connections, and a vision of the future of methane emissions management.

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SPE International Awards Submission Deadline
2024-02-15 17:00
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 by individual contributors.
International nominations require candidates to upload their CV/Resume or LinkedIn profile.

Denver Section Industry Advisory Council Meeting
2024-02-13 11:00 - 11:30 | Denver Earth Resources Library, 730 17th Street Suite B1, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
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 facilitates communication with and amongst companies and gives them the opportunity to provide input directly to the Denver SPE Section Board. Contact John Benton for more information. We hope that you will be able to attend.
