The practice of hydraulic fracturing has come under increased scrutiny in recent years for a number of reasons. One technology developed to address the technical inefficiencies of fracturing also answered many of the environmental concerns. In 2008, fracturing with gelled LPG as an alternative to water was introduced to the industry to enhance well performance. …

      *Preregistration is Closed - WALKINS WELCOME DAY OF EVENT*   Please join us at a SPE-GCS Investment & Finance Initiative event, created to open a dialogue between SPE members and the oil and gas investment community.    A reception will take place from 6:00pm to 6:45pm and is sponsored by our host Vinson …

Details of "Continuing Education - Oil Patch Orientation" Outline: * Introduction/Outline of the Day * The Economics & Future of the Petroleum Industry * Theory of the Origins of Hydrocarbons * Reservoir Parameters (eg: Porosity/Permeability) * Geology of Petroleum & Geophysics * Drilling Basics * Well Logging * Well Completions * Reservoir Drive Mechanisms * …

Host:  With stacked pay, large acreage tracts and globally-competitive breakeven prices, the Permian Basin remains one of the hottest regions in the US. However, with high acreage prices and established players, it can be a challenging environment for new entrants – and in particular smaller companies. Aaron Davis has successfully navigated these obstacles, building-out two …