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SUMMARY:SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition 3–5 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event reminder is brought to you by: US Fusion, leaders in custom fabrication for plastic pipe, HDPE, containment liners & erosion control\n\nBe at the Cutting Edge of Fracturing Technology\nDive into the forefront of hydraulic fracturing innovation at the upcoming 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition!\nThis highly anticipated event will convene industry pioneers from around the world to explore groundbreaking developments and best practices in hydraulic fracturing.\nWhether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the field, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with influential professionals, gain insights into emerging trends, explore the latest technologies on the sold-out exhibition floor and shape the trajectory of your career through exceptional networking opportunities.\nDon’t miss your chance uncover the height of hydraulic fracturing technology at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition!\nBy attending the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference, you will have the opportunity to:\n\nLearn from Industry Leaders and gain actionable knowledge that you can take back to your team\nDiscover Innovative Technology and developments that are shaping the future of the industry\nExpand Your Professional Network to connect with industry leaders, form new partnerships, and strengthen existing relationships within the hydraulic fracturing community\nContribute to Critical Conversations addressing the most pressing issues in hydraulic fracturing today\n\nAGENDA:\nDr. Stephen A. Holditch Opening Plenary: Hydraulic Fracturing 2035: Goals, Challenges, and the Road Ahead\nDate: Tuesday, 3 February\nTime: 0930 – 1130\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-8\nFormat: General / Plenary\nModerators\n\nElena Melchert, President – Energia Consulting LLC\n\nOperational Intelligence driving Execution Excellence\nDate: Tuesday, 3 February\nTime: 1300 – 1650\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nFormat: Technical Session\nThis session explores how real-time measurements, simulation-driven workflows, and advanced scheduling strategies are transforming the execution of hydraulic fracturing. Presentations will highlight innovations in closed-loop completions, simul-frac optimization, and pressure diagnostics that drive operational efficiency and capital effectiveness.\nSession Chairpersons\n\nMatthew Jones – Occidental Petroleum Corp.\nAmit Singh – Chevron Corporation\n\n\nAgenda\n1300-1345\nPaper #230613\nTransforming Hydraulic Fracturing: The First-Ever Closed-Loop Completions Program\nA. Navaiz, Halliburton; M. Paradeis, Chevron Corporation; P. Stark, Halliburton\n1345-1410\nPaper #230654\nSimul-/zipper-frac Scheduling Optimization To Enhance Pad Completion Efficiency And Economics\nY. Zhang, The University of Texas At Austin; D. Cao, T. Williams, Devon Energy Corporation; P. Ashok, D. Chen, E. van Oort, The University of Texas At Austin\n1410-1435\nPaper #230647\nEmploying Live Subsurface Measurements To Support Intelligent Decision-Making Workflows While Fracturing\nK. Fatheree, Seismos; C. Cipolla, J. Lassek, Hess Corp.\n1535-1600\nPaper #230625\nSimulation-Driven Optimization of Simultaneous Frac Execution Strategies: Trade-Off Analysis of 2- and 3-Well Simul-Frac, Cost Models, Operational Efficiency, Flow Rates, and Stage Lengths\nB. Eidson, PrePad; L. Porras Mendoza, M.P. Zimmerman, K. Matiasz, Birchcliff Energy Ltd; C.C. Cole, M. Rodriguez, Chevron\n1600-1625\nPaper #230603\nLow-Frequency Water Hammer Reflection Time Predicitve Modeling with Gauge-Based Bottomhole Pressure Validation for Hydraulic Fracturing Diagnostics\nA. Khan, S. Kurniadi, E. Ugarte, SLB\n1625-1650\nPaper #230661\nZipper Annular Completions In The Nisku Formation\nM. Gunn, B. Toronchuk, STEP Energy Services; C. Fulowski, Aspenleaf Energy Limited\n\nAlternate Papers\nPaper #230655\nJourney To A 100% Natural Gas-powered Hydraulic Fracturing Site: Stepwise Innovation And Deployment Strategies For Full Scale Transition\nJ. Boyer, N. Riviere, N. Getschel, STEP Energy Services\nPaper #230616\nAdaptive Target Setting In Completion Operations: A Multi-method Data-driven Framework For Fleet Performance Optimization\nS. Poludasu, M. McLean, J. Wallis, C. Everts, NexTier Oilfield Solutions\nWell Interactions and Parent Child Dynamics\nDate: Tuesday, 3 February\nTime: 1300 – 1650\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 5-8\nFormat: Technical Session\nParent child interaction dynamics are discussed using various diagnostic technologies such as fiberoptic monitoring, surface pressure measurements, chemical tracers and FMI for both oilfield and geothermal applications. The diagnostics are supplemented with modeling, geomechanical analysis and classification of the interaction.\nSession Chairpersons\n\nMichael Mayerhofer – Liberty Energy\nMukul Sharma – The University of Texas at Austin\n\n\nAgenda\n1300-1345\nPaper #230635\nOptimizing Infill Well Development In Shale Assets With High-fidelity Modeling Of Fracture-driven Interactions\nO. Khan, O. Kresse, X. Weng, B. Hobbs, A. Rodriguez, SLB; L. Xu, R. Wu, M. Rousset, N.C. Himmelberg, S. Pal, P. Rijken, B. Guyaguler, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.\n1345-1410\nPaper #230639\nIntegration Of Fiber Optic Data With Fmi And Chemical Tracer Data To Evaluate Inter-well Fracture Connectivity And Fluid Circulation In Geothermal Well Pairs\nY. Ou, The University of Texas at Austin; C. Fredd, SolvE Global Technologies LLC; M. Sharma, The University of Texas At Austin\n1410-1435\nPaper #230648\nCoupled Geomechanical Analysis Of “Parent” And “Child” Well Interactions And Production Optimization Using Sealed Wellbore Pressure Monitoring (SWPM) Diagnostics\nD. Kumar, A. Novlesky, Computer Modelling Group Ltd.; K. Venepalli, Devon Energy\n1535-1600\nPaper #230663\nThe Effect Of Cluster Uniformity Index And Depletion On Production: A Look At 200 Wells In The Williston Basin\nK. Fatheree, Seismos; C. Cipolla, J. Lassek, Hess Corp.\n1600-1625\nPaper #230644\nFrac Hit Detection Methodologies In Vaca Muerta Wells: Bridging The Traditional With The Enlightened\nR.D. Velo, M. Vicente, N. Romero, YPF Argentina\n1625-1650\nPaper #230615\nMulti-Class Real-Time Classification Of Fracture-Driven Interactions Using Surface Pressure Responses From Offset Wells\nS. Poludasu, M. McLean, A. Heft, E. Guseva, Nextier Oilfield Solutions\n\nAlternate Papers\nPaper #230619\nPredicting Child Well Performance Degradation In The Midland Basin\nB. Bowie, Whitson\nPaper #230602\nReal-time Prediction Of Casing Deformation Risk By Diagnosing Frac Hit Modes During The Fracturing Of Pad Wells\nL. Wang, SLB\nPaper #230599\nResearch And Application Of Pressure Interference Identification Method Based On Downhole Pressure Monitoring\nR. Xu, Oil and Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company; L. Mu, Chan-Qing Oilfield China; Q. Yin, W. Chen, Y. Zhang, Oil and Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company; J. Bai, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Co.; B. Ma, Oil and Gas Technology Research Institute, PetroChina Changqing Oilfield Company\nTreatment Monitoring and Wellbore Diagnostics\nDate: Wednesday, 4 February\nTime: 0830 – 1220\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nSession Type: Technical Session\nThis session highlights a range of interesting monitoring and diagnostics topics such as real-time detection of casing deformation, tracer interpretations, multi-process integration study, and RFS-DSS far-field fracturing conductivity monitoring. The presentations aim to provide deeper insights into the latest advancements in wellbore measurements, treatment monitoring, and real-time diagnostics, keeping audiences informed and engaged throughout.\nSession Chairpersons:\nVibhas Pandey – ConocoPhillips Co\nKan Wu\n\nAgenda\n0830-0915\n230618\nAdvancing Casing Deformation Detection: A Scalable Real-Time Anomaly Detection Approach Using High Frequency CCL Data\nL.D. Gava, L. Goñi, P. Nachef (Tecpetrol S.A.); D. Lerohl, A. Maqui, J. Iriarte Lopez, S. Plotno (Corva); R. Rodriguez-Martinez (Roderick Consulting Inc)\n0915-0940\n230620\nThe Missing Link: Can Pump-down Evaluations Help Us Understand Productivity?\nJ. Bonapace (Tecpetrol S.A.); F. Verrastro (formerly Tecpetrol S.A.); M. Rodriguez (Tecpetrol S.A.)\n0940-1005\n230660\nAdvanced Tracer Interpretation At Utah FORGE Reveals Complex Flow Path Behavior In Hydraulically Fractured System\nC.N. Fredd (Blue Angel Energy); S.K. Hartvig, O. Huseby (Resman AS); J. McLennan (University of Utah); K. England (E-K Petro Consulting LLC)\n1105-1130\n230651\nComprehensive Analysis Of Proppant Logging: A Case Study From The Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site In Qingcheng Shale Oil\nW. Cao, J. Bai, G. Zhao, Z. Tu, T. Zhang (PetroChina Changqing Oilfield)\n1130-1155\n230621\nAnalyzing Advanced Techniques For Stage Isolation In Multi-stage Hydraulic Fracturing\nC. Senters, T. Wood, M. Warren, C. Squires (ProTechnics Division of Core Laboratories)\n1155-1220\n230629\nPhysics-based Interpretation Of RFS-DSS For Far-field Monitoring Of Fracture Conductivity\nQ. Nwabueze, S. Leggett (Texas Tech University)\n\nAlternate Presentations\n230667\nReal-time Acoustic Diagnostics For Stage Isolation And Wellbore Integrity Assessment During Hydraulic Fracturing\nB. Emborsky, M. Nasizadeh, D. Murray, S. Rahimi-Aghdam (Seismos)\n230626\nChemical Tracers In Multi Stage Frac For Individual Stage Contribution Analysis Of Deep Tight Gas Applications\nM. Alqahtani, A. Tarihoran, R. Simbolon (Saudi Aramco); D. Koseluk (NCS Multistage)\n230597\nSurface Monitoring Algorithm Replaces Downhole Completions For High Temperature Acid Fracturing\nY. Fu (Schlumberger Well Services)\n230650\nStatistical Review Of 243 Diagnostic Fracture Injection Tests From The Montney Shale\nS. Xia (Stanford University); M. McClure (ResFrac Corporation)\nPerforation Best Practice and Practical Application in Unconventional Resources\nDate: Wednesday, 4 February\nTime: 0830 – 1220\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 5-8\nSession Type: Technical Session\nThere are a limited number of characteristics which Completion Engineers can control and optimize when developing unconventional resources. Perforation specifics, cluster design, and stage length selection offer the most important levers to achieve the most effective outcome. This session will outline best practices that have emerged over the last two decades of execution and will inform and educate the engineering body on the considerations that deliver the most impactful, consistent, and sustained results. It provides a strong foundational position from which all levels of experience with unconventional resources can progress.\nSession Chairpersons:\nMartin Rylance – THREE60 Energy Group\nKaren Olson – Olson Turner Enterprises LLC\n\nAgenda\n0830-0915\n230643\nCompletion Best Practices: Unconventional Reservoir (UCR) Fracturing – Perforation Strategy And Emerging Insights\nD. Cramer (ConocoPhillips Co); A. Singh (Chevron Corporation); M. White (ConocoPhillips Company); P. Huckabee (Aquasmart Oil & Gas)\n0915-0940\n230624\nCase Study: Field Trial Results On Impact Of Perforation Orientation On Hydraulic Horsepower Requirements In Plug And Perf Completions\nJ. Martinez, O.G. Floyd, H. Yu, C. Holland, N. Tran Dinh (Repsol)\n0940-1005\n230612\nErosion Aspects For Optimizing Completion Design And Hydraulic Fracture Design In Conventional Long Horizontal Wells\nM. Nozaki, N. Zwarich, J. Constantine (ConocoPhillips Co); M. Woodard (ConocoPhillips Company)\n1105-1130\n230623\nInsights From Measuring Half A Million Perforations: Which Metrics Most Impact Stimulation And Production Performance\nC. Bourgeois, T. Pehlke (DarkVision Technologies)\n1130-1155\n230668\nEccentric Perforation Orientation: A Novel Perforation Technique – Introduction, Comparative Study, And The Implications Of Gun Tilt\nK. Wutherich, K. Walker (Frac Innovation LLC); C.K. Speck (Diamondback Industries)\n1155-1220\n230641\nAnalysis Of Perforation Friction Pressures With Overflush Step-down Tests In Horizontal Bakken Wells\nY. Zhou, T. Thomas, K. Scherer, K. Guo (NOV)\n\nAlternate Presentations\n230662\nComprehensive Hydraulic Fracturing Diagnostics And Characterization In The Permian Bone Springs Using Sealed Wellbore Pressure Monitoring And Less-than-ideal Pressure Data\nK. Nicholson (Pressure Diagnostics Ltd)\n230664\nIntegrated Optimization Of Hydraulic Fracturing Design And Pre-Startup Polymer Sand Control For LRLC Reservoirs In “L” Field, Offshore North West Java\nR. Ahdia, R. Rizky (PT PHE Offshore North West Java)\n230649\nDesigned Perforation Testing To Maximize Perforation Design And Improve Treatability\nC. Robinson (Summit Petroleum LLC); S.T. Gabel, M. Khan, M. Mullett (Seismos)\nFrac Forward: Innovations in Stimulation Engineering\nDate: Wednesday, 4 February\nTime: 1400 – 1535\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nSession Type: Technical Session\nDiscover innovative approaches to hydraulic fracturing, from waterless plasma-based stimulation to geothermal innovations and refrac diagnostics. This session showcases novel technologies and strategies that enhance reservoir connectivity, reduce environmental impact, and push the boundaries of unconventional resource development.\nSession Chairpersons:\nSomnath Mondal – Shell Exploration & Production Co\nKathryn Briggs – Fervo Energy\n\nAgenda\n1400-1445\n230605\nWaterless Fracture Stimulation by Pulsed Power Plasma: Experimental Insights from Sedimentary to Granite Geothermal Rocks\nS. Nguyen, M.Y. Soliman, M.E. El-Tayeb, M. Adel Gabry, M. Myers (University of Houston)\n1445-1510\n230652\nStrategies For Improving Inter-well Connectivity And Proppant Placement In EGS Well Pairs: A Field Study Integrating Models And Well Fiber Optic Data\nY. Li, Y. Ou, M. Mura, M. Sharma (The University of Texas at Austin)\n1510-1535\n230659\nA New Approach To Hydraulic Fracturing In A Closed-loop Circulation Enhanced Geothermal System Well Pattern\nC. Ehlig-Economides, N.A. Barros-Galvis (University of Houston); M. Radonjic (Oklahoma State University)\n\nAlternate Presentations\n230595\nChlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) Fracless Re-stimulation In Legacy Hydraulic Fractured Wells – An Alternative To Re-frac Operations\nP. Dalamarinis (DG Petro Oil & Gas LLC); E. Proano (Cudd Energy Services); S. Fusselman (DG Petro Oil & Gas)\n230636\nEngineering The Unconventional: A Novel Approach To Hydraulic Fracturing With Installed Casing Patches\nM.J. Ruilova (SLB Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru); J. Aponte, G. Portales (Schlumberger IPM-WCI); A. Proano (SLB); B. Quinde (SLB Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru)\n230632\nFrom Heat To Hydrogen: Applying Unconventional And Enhanced Geothermal Systems Hydraulic Stimulation Knowledge To Ultramafic Rocks\nA.O. Badejo, E.R. Okoroafor (Texas A&M University)\n230645\nAre We Breaking New Rock – Unique Way To Diagnose Refracs Success\nA. Mayhew (Discovery Natural Resources LLC); M. Khan, I. Abou-Sayed (Seismos)\nAdvances in Fracturing Fluids, Proppants, and Chemical Optimization for Unconventional Reservoirs\nDate: Wednesday, 4 February\nTime: 1400 – 1730\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 5-8\nSession Type: Technical Session\nThis session highlights sustainable, efficient stimulation through integrated chemical and mechanical solutions focusing on fluids, proppants, and chemistry. Topics include fracture stabilization with diammonium hydrogen phosphate, polymer-coated proppants, and the use of high-turbidity sand in Vaca Muerta. Developments in friction reducers improve performance in high-salinity and iron-rich environments, and a new chelating agent reduces polymer damage. Additional highlights include hydrogen recovery enhancements in the Eagle Ford, self-degradable particulates for improved acid penetration offshore Mumbai, CFD-guided dissolvable plug design, and direct pipe friction measurements for operational optimization.\nSession Chairpersons:\nLucas Bazan – Bazan Consulting Inc\nFrancisco Fragachan – Weatherford\n\nAgenda\n1400-1445\n230642\nStabilising Propped Hydraulic Fractures In Soft Chalks Using Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate: Preparation And Trial\nA. Martin (THREE60 Energy Norway AS); M. Rylance (THREE60 Energy Group); A. Hoq, O. Vatne (AkerBP); D. Milton-Tayler (FracTech Limited)\n1445-1510\n230622\nIn-field Application Results Of Polymer Coated Proppant Demonstrates Increased Value In Unconventional Well Completions\nP. Huckabee, C. Miklaski (Aquasmart Oil & Gas); O. Mulamba (Aqua Smart Enterprises LLC)\n1510-1535\n230666\nLocal Sand With High Turbidity And Its Impact On Productivity In Unconventional Wells In Vaca Muerta\nC. Daciuk, F. Simone (YPF SA); N. Romero (YPF Argentina); V. Favre (YPF Tecnologia)\n1615-1640\n230669\nConsiderations For The Evaluation And Selection Of Friction Reducers: Iron Tolerance Assessment Using Residual Polyacrylamide Quantification With Case Study In The Powder River Basin\nT. Pugliano (Devon Energy Corporation); K. Mac Ewen (Roughneck Chemical Consulting); G. Monreal, C. Hurtado, F. Zamora (Premier COREX)\n1640-1705\n230640\nMitigating Polymer-induced Flow Impairment Using A Novel Chelating Agent In Unconventional Reservoirs\nT. Forster, D. Bruce, A. Kirk (SECURE); N. Hageman, T. Zempel (IPT Well Solutions)\n1705-1730\n230653\nOptimizing Hydrogen Recovery In The Eagle Ford Shale – A Multi-Functional Chemical Treatment For Enhanced Initial Production And Estimated Uplift Recovery With Improved Proppant Pack Conductivity\nK. Dobson, M. Vance (SciDev); T.T. Leshchyshyn (Fracknowledge)\n\nAlternate Presentations\n230627\nEnabling Sustainable Stimulation In Water-constrained Fields: Next-generation Ultra-high-salinity Fracturing Fluids With Integrated Friction Reduction And Scale Control\nR.G. Rachid, G. Araque (SLB)\n230646\nComparing Wellbore Fluid Friction Impact Of Friction Reducers, Casing Types, And Operating Area Using Direct Measurements Of Pipe Friction\nS.T. Gabel, K. Fatheree (Seismos)\n230604\nOptimizing The Use Of Dissolvable Plugs In Acid Fracturing Through CFD Simulation And Field Validation\nL. Zhao, J. Ren (CNPC USA); P. Cheng (CNPC USA)\nBeyond the Screen: How Remote Operations Centers Shape Real-Time Decisions\nDate: Wednesday, 4 February\nTime: 1615 – 1730\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nSession Type: Panel\nThis session explores the real-world role of Remote Operations Centers in field decision-making. Panelists will share practical experiences on what’s working, where limitations remain, and how RTOCs are set up and integrated with operations. Discussion will cover challenges in people, technology, and process; the engineer’s role in live decision-making; and whether the industry is moving toward a centralized “mission control” model.\nSpeakers:\nLucas Goni – Tecpetrol S.A.\nMark Watson – ConocoPhillips Co\nModerators:\nJessica Iriarte Lopez – Corva\nIlluminating Fracture Geometry and Integrity – Fiber-Optic Diagnostics, Real-Time Data Integration & Novel Imaging\nDate: Thursday, 5 February\nTime: 0830 – 1150\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nSession Type: Technical Session\nThis session explores how distributed fiber-optic sensing and physics-informed workflows reveal real-time fracture geometry and drainage behavior across HFTS-2, the Delaware Basin, and Utah FORGE. It concludes with resin-filled core experiments and high-resolution acoustic imaging that visualize fracture planes and detect perforation erosion and casing damage to guide adaptive fracturing strategies and well spacing.\nSession Chairpersons:\nTerry Palisch – CARBO Ceramics, Inc.\nRebekah Shipman – Reservoir Data Systems\nAgenda\n\n0830 – 0915\nDrainage Fracture Height Characterization Using Rayleigh Frequency Shift Distributed Strain Sensing (RFS-DSS) In A Vertical Monitoring Well From HFTS-2\nJ. Wang, Z. Zhang, Y. Tan, Y. Chen, X. Liu – Chevron\n0915 – 0940\nSimulation And Comparison Of In-well Strain Data In The Delaware Basin\nZ. Liu, W. Ma, K. Wu – Texas A&M University; G. Jin – Colorado School of Mines; K. Dhuldhoya – ConocoPhillips\n0940 – 1005\nPhysics Informed Inversion Of Fiber Optic Strain Data For Real-time Fracture Geometry In Monitoring Well: A Case Study From The Utah Forge Site\nD. Kuznetsov – SLB Technology Corp.; R. Korkin, M. Chertov, A. Khan, J. Le Calvez – SLB\n1035 – 1100\nTheoretical Analysis And Numerical Modeling Of Fiber Slippage To Reduce Uncertainty In Fiber Deployment And Improve Data Interpretation Accuracy\nX. Song – Texas A&M University; G. Jin – Colorado School of Mines; K. Wu – Texas A&M University\n1100 – 1125\nOutcrop-scale Visualization Experiment Of Hydraulic Fractures Using Coagulable Resin – Relationship Between 3D Extension Of Hydraulic Fractures Observed On Cores And AE Distribution\nT. Takeuchi, A. Fujimoto – JOGMEC; R. Inoue – JAPEX; T. Ishida – OYO Corporation; T. Yokoyama – Fukada Geological Institute; T. Danjo – OYO Corporation\n1125 – 1150\nZooming Out: Integrating Near Wellbore Analyses To Optimize Field Performance\nC. Bourgeois – DarkVision Technologies Inc; T. Pehlke – DarkVision Technologies\n\nAlternate Papers\n\nFracking Success Field Case: Ten-times Production Increase By The Combination Of Deep Domain Knowledge, Digital Solutions And Execution Technologies\nM.X. Fiallos – SLB; A. Izurieta – SLB Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru; J. Rodas, B. Bonfanti – SLB\nDeveloping Type Curves For Wide Spaced Recompletions With The Integration Of Physics Based Modeling With Petrophysical, Reservoir, And Production Data\nR. Barba – Integrated Energy Services Inc\n\nComplex Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracture Interactions in Unconventional Developments\nDate: Thursday, 5 February\nTime: 0830 – 1150\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 5-8\nSession Type: Technical Session\nFor more than 75 years, hydraulic fracturing has been a cornerstone of reservoir development. However, evolving reservoir characteristics and increasingly complex geomechanical environments continue to push the boundaries of our expertise. This session will explore advanced challenges in geomechanics and fracture interactions, featuring case studies and innovative approaches that aim to deepen our understanding and drive the next generation of solutions. Join us as we examine real-world complexities, share lessons learned, and discuss emerging technologies that are shaping the future of hydraulic fracturing.\nSession Chairpersons:\nRonald Dusterhoft – Halliburton Energy Services Group\nBrendan Elliott – Devon Energy Corporation\nAgenda\n\n0830 – 0915\nLarge-scale Bedding Plane Slippage And Its Impact On Hydraulic Fracturing: Integrated Analysis From Field Observations In The Eagle Ford And Austin Chalk Formations\nG. Jin – Colorado School of Mines; J. Mjehovich – IFDATA LLC; J. Correa – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; X. Zhu – Rice University; S. Glubokovskikh, A. Nayak – Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; K. Wu – Texas A&M; W. Wang – IFDATA LLC; B. Freifeld – Class VI Solutions Inc; J.B. Ajo-Franklin – Rice University\n0915 – 0940\nThe Need To Reevaluate Fracture Mechanics In Unconventional Reservoir Development\nR. Dusterhoft – Halliburton Energy Services Grp; R. Barree, A. Navaiz – Halliburton\n0940 – 1005\nComplex Influence Of Tectonics, Depletion And Reservoir Geometry On Fracturing Success\nM. Rylance – THREE60 Energy Group\n1035 – 1100\nStimulated Reservoir Volume (SRV) Estimation In The Vaca Muerta Formation Using A Geomechanical Permeability Evolution Law And Microseismic Monitoring Correlation\nS. Dhers – Universidad Torcuato Di Tella; P. Medina – Y-TEC; A. Quaglia, S. Obstfeld – Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires\n1100 – 1125\nPressure Drawdown Testing In Fractured Production Wells: Impact Of Geomechanics And Fracture Closure\nY. Li, Y. Ou, M. Sharma – University of Texas at Austin\n1125 – 1150\nImpact Of Relative Stress Magnitudes And Well Orientation On Well Productivity Across Major U.S. Shale Plays: A Regional Data Analysis Study\nM.A. Gabry, M. Soliman – University of Houston\n\nAlternate Paper\n\nAcoustic Emission Signatures During Frictional Sliding Of Rocks: Insights Into Induced Seismicity Events\nA. Sathyanath, M. Sharma – University of Texas at Austin\n\nAI and Physics-Based Applications\nDate: Thursday, 5 February\nTime: 1300 – 1440\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 1-4\nSession Type: Technical Session\nArtificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and physics-based modeling are increasingly playing a role in how we design and execute hydraulic fractures. This session highlights approaches that include data-driven and/or physics-based methods to support real-time decision-making and improve treatment outcomes. Presentations will cover advances in fracture modeling, stage detection, pressure forecasting, and adaptive execution strategies.\nSession Chairpersons:\nJessica Iriarte Lopez – Corva\nCraig Cipolla – Hess Corp.\nAgenda\n\n1300 – 1325\nUsing Deep Learning To Forecast Fracture Treating Pressures In Real Time\nK. Agarwal, M. Mayerhofer, L. Weijers – Liberty Energy\n1325 – 1350\nEnhancing Hydraulic Fracturing In Complex Heterogeneous Reservoirs: A Physics Based Strategy For Fracture Height Control\nF. Salazar, P. Artola – SLB; D. Mayalica, S. Aguirre – PEC; C.R. Cevallos Changoluisa – SLB\n1350 – 1415\nEnhancing Fracture Modeling In Heterogeneous Shale Reservoirs Using Scratch Test-derived Strength Profiles And Machine Learning-based Proxy Logs\nM. Patel, D. Espinoza – The University of Texas At Austin; A. Savitski – Shell Exploration & Production Co; C.E. Walton – Shell\n1415 – 1440\nFrom Overstimulation To Optimization: A Surface Pressure-driven Workflow For Real-time Adaptive Completions\nT. Szilagyi – ShearFRAC; J. Stephens – Sabinal Energy LLC; M. Sinkey – ShearFRAC; C. Jameson – Sabinal Energy LLC\n\nAlternate Presentations\n\nIntegrated Data-driven Hydraulic Fracture Modeling Based On Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT)\nM.A. Gabry, M. Soliman – University of Houston\nAutomated Real-time Frac Stage Detection And Assignment Using AI/ML\nB. Stephan, D. Lerohl, A. Maqui, R. Agarwal – Corva AI\n\nSpecial Session: Highlights from American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)\nDate: Thursday, 5 February\nTime: 1300 – 1440\nLocation: Waterway Ballroom 5-8\nSession Type: Technical and Invited Presenter\nThe American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) is a professional engineering society that promotes rock mechanics and geomechanics research and applications. This special session highlights this year’s best ARMA papers relevant to HFTC attendees. These papers were presented at the ARMA 2025 Santa Fe symposium and are available online. They focus predominantly on modeling aspects related to hydraulic fracturing and laboratory experiments, while some address field scale phenomena.\nSession Chairpersons:\nEgor Dontsov – ResFrac Corporation\nAndrew Bunger – University of Pittsburgh\nAgenda\n\n1300 – 1325\nImpact of Mechanical Stratigraphy on Hydraulic Fracture Containment In the Delaware Basin, USA: Comparing Fracture Toughness versus Anisotropic Poroelastic and Viscous Relaxation Stress Barriers\nB.R. Crawford – ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.\n1325 – 1350\nHydraulic Stimulations for Geothermal: Tensile Hydraulic Fractures or/and Fluid-induced Dilatant Shear Ruptures\nB. Lecampion – Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne\n\n
URL:https://upstreamcalendar.com/events/spe-hydraulic-fracturing-technology-conference-and-exhibition-3-5-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,Houston Oil and Gas Events Calendar,Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Events Calendar
LOCATION:1601 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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