Shale & Tight Gas - Evaluation & Development 2013 is a course that covers topics such as:
- 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
Shale & Tight Gas - Evaluation & Development 2013 brings together:
- 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
