Speaker Craig Cipolla
Chief Engineering Advisor, Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring & Optimization
Schlumberger
Craig is an Engineering Advisor for Schlumberger, currently focusing on the application of microseismic fracture mapping to improve stimulation designs and field development strategies. Previous to joining Schlumberger in 2009, Craig’s most recent positions were VP of Stimulation Technology …
Chief Engineering Advisor, Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring & Optimization
Schlumberger
Craig is an Engineering Advisor for Schlumberger, currently focusing on the application of microseismic fracture mapping to improve stimulation designs and field development strategies. Previous to joining Schlumberger in 2009, Craig’s most recent positions were VP of Stimulation Technology for Carbo Ceramics (2008-2009) and VP of Engineering for Pinnacle Technologies (1996-2008). Craig’s 29 years of experience includes the design and evaluation of hydraulic fracturing treatments, training engineers in the use of real-time data analysis, tight gas reservoir engineering, integrated field studies, and supervising stimulation treatments. In addition, Craig’s expertise includes the application of microseismic and tilt-meter fracture mapping technologies. Craig’s experience includes projects in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South East Asia, North Sea, South America, Australia, Russia, and the People’s Republic of China. Prior to joining Pinnacle in 1996, Craig held positions with Union Pacific Resources, CER Corporation, and Dresser Titan. Craig has co-authored over 50 technical papers and was an SPE Distinguished Lecturer on hydraulic fracturing in 2005-2006.
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