Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oklahoma City – January 22, 2026 – Oklahoma City, OK

Mark your calendars and join the Society of Petroleum Engineers – Oklahoma City Section for our January Monthly Luncheon on Thursday, January 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at the Devon Energy Atrium in Oklahoma City.

We are excited to welcome John M. Thompson, President and Co-Founder of SAGA Wisdom, who will present:

Unlocking Production Potential Through Rate Transient Analysis When “Geo” Meets “Mechanics”

A special thank you to our 2026 Luncheon Sponsor, Imperative Chemical Partners, for their generous support.

Bring a colleague and enjoy a great lunch, insightful technical content, and valuable networking with fellow energy professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST
Location: Devon Energy Atrium, 333 W. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Presentation Overview

Rate Transient Analysis (RTA) is a practical and cost-effective method for identifying wells with untapped production potential. In this presentation, John Thompson will demonstrate how RTA leverages production data to diagnose wellbore and reservoir productivity issues by interpreting historical rate and pressure trends.

While RTA is commonly used by reservoir engineers as a forecasting tool, it also delivers significant value to production engineers. Attendees will learn how RTA can quantify the impact of changes in choke size and pump size, identify flow restrictions such as sand, and assess remediation opportunities through workovers.

Through real-world case studies, the presentation will highlight how RTA serves as a production optimization tool—providing “what-if” scenarios that help operators restore wells to their full potential. Ultimately, RTA creates a common language for reservoir and production engineers to collaboratively analyze well-reservoir system performance, unlock hidden reserves, accelerate cash flow, extend field life, and enhance performance across both free-flowing and artificially lifted wells.

About the Speaker

John M. Thompson is the President and Co-Founder of SAGA Wisdom, an innovative online training platform transforming technical education in the oil and gas industry. He holds a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from Queen’s University and an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary.

Since 2009, John has specialized in Rate Transient Analysis, analyzing production data from thousands of wells across major tight and ultra-tight plays in the U.S., Canada, and Argentina. He has authored or co-authored 19 technical papers focused on production forecasting, stimulation effectiveness, well spacing and completions optimization, and diagnosing untapped production potential.

John previously served as Chair of the SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Production Optimization Special Interest Group in Calgary and received the SPE Canadian Regional Service Award for his contributions to the society.

Additional Information

Category: Science & Technology
Format: In Person
Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 7 days prior to the event