Shale & Tight Gas - Evaluation & Development 2013

Topics

• The unique geological characteristics of shales and tight rocks
• The recent impact shale development has had on global markets and exploration
• Methods used to estimate recoverable oil and gas volumes
• What recent technology has allowed for successful commercial development
• Objectives, timing, costs, and required skills for the various stages of exploration and development
• Drilling and completion options and technical challenges
• Environmental issues related to hydraulic fracturing
• What technical processes and tools are applied to designing and evaluating hydraulic fracturing
• Major differences in the various commercially successful plays
• Common evaluation mistakes

Who should Attend

• Technical support staff, Managers, project developers and regulators interested in the risks and rewards of shale and tight gas reservoir exploration and development
• Engineers, Geologists, service providers and consultants involved or interested in evaluating and developing shale and tight gas reservoirs