by Mary Van Domelen | Mar 3, 2025 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
Don’t wait until plug drill-out to discover casing deformation The trend in hydraulic fracturing has been to push the envelope on drilling longer horizontal laterals with an ever-increasing number of stages, clusters, proppant, and fluid volumes. As completion...
by Chris Whatley | Mar 15, 2022 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Fracture Diagnostics, Machine Learning, Real-Time Frac
Summary of the SPE HFTC 2022 paper, “Automating a Breakthrough Technology for Real-Time Diagnostics: Sealed Wellbore Pressure Monitoring” The SWPM (sealed wellbore pressure monitoring) process is precisely what the name implies – measuring pressure...
by Alex Orlov | Apr 23, 2021 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
Find insights and create action faster with the right data visualizations Visual communication skills are often an afterthought in the workplace. Still, they’re critical if your job relies on data-driven decision making. With the volume of data most industries collect...
by Rair Barraez | Dec 15, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Fracture Diagnostics, Industry Insights
You know what they say; more is better. But is it always? For many years now, the most common method for horizontal multistage fracturing in tight rock formations has been Plug-and-Perf (PnP), utilizing several perforation clusters along the lateral section of the...
by Sam Hoda | Nov 18, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning
Automation, artificial intelligence, AI-enabled, machine learning – these words have become a part of our vernacular. And, when it comes to enhancing how we live and work, the possibilities are boundless. The Apple Watch, for example, has an app that checks for...
by Karen Olson | Nov 3, 2020 | Completions, Data Analytics, Data Integration, Data Science, Fracture Diagnostics, Machine Learning
There’s been a lot of talk in the last eight months about SWPM (Sealed Wellbore Pressure Monitoring) with Devon’s patent-pending technology but, have you heard the acronym VFR? No, it’s not Visual Flight Rules. But, if you answered Volume to First Response, skip to...
