Higher well production rates increase the net present value of the reservoir lowering operational costs per barrel of produced fluid, and, increasing economically recoverable reserves.

The two most frequently used operations for well stimulation are acidizing and hydraulic fracturing. From the following workshops the participants learn how to design and optimize the results of their well stimulation operations, how to diagnose fracture behavior and results from the actual job data, how to assess success and failure of fracturing treatments and become well-informed buyer of the services offered to them by service companies.

About the Workshops

Each workshop is divided into two main parts. Part One covers understanding of the mechanics and techniques of production enhancement. Part Two applies these to specific reservoirs of the audience through analysis of actual case histories in their reservoirs. In the process, the audience learns how to optimize their well stimulation operations.

The style of these workshops is "interactive" and the focus is on the specific situations of interest to the group. The course content is flexible. Group participation is very important and every one is expected and encouraged to contribute to the discussion. This approach helps the group to develop the ability to analyze specific situations and make critical decisions. It also enables them to be "well-informed" buyers of the services that are offered to them by the service and product suppliers, and to make sure some of the better options for reservoir production enhancement are made available to them by their service providers.

About the moderator

Dr. Ali Daneshy is well-known for his contributions to rock mechanics and hydraulic fracturing. He has published extensively on the subject. He has led and participated in planning, execution and optimization of many fracturing campaigns in US, Europe and North Sea, Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific Regions.

Dr. Daneshy is the recipient of prestigious SPE Distinguished Service Award for his contributions to hydraulic fracturing. He is also SPE Distinguished Lecturer for 2004-2005. His topic is Consequences of Off-balance Growth in Hydraulic Fracturing.

Below is the list of specific schools offered for production enhancements. For details please send an e-mail to the address below, or call.

Well Productivity Enhancement Techniques

Hydraulic Fracturing Diagnostics

Designing for Minimum Off-Balance Growth

Hydraulic Fracturing: Success & Failure

Phone: 1 281 584 9444                        15995 N Barkers Landing, Suite 201

Fax: 1 630 839 5167                             Houston TX 77079

 e-mail: alidaneshy@daneshy.com         USA