This two-day workshop will feature presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to support the implementation of data analytics initiatives. The focus will be on subsurface case studies that demonstrate improved decision-making leading to concrete business results. Attendees will see presentations from E&P operators, industry professionals, and technology suppliers that will focus on subsurface development, production, and optimization.

Although data analytics tends to focus on technology and coding, key success factors associated with integrating people, business processes, domain expertise, and data analytics tools will be discussed.

How does data analytics currently fi t in the E&P business? • Can we move from being descriptive to predictive? • How do we leverage data analytics to better focus human creativity and ingenuity? • How do we accelerate the innovation cycle?

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26–27 February 2019 | The Bow | Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Workshop FormatWorkshops maximize the exchange of ideas among attendees and presenters through brief technical presentations followed by extended Q&A periods. Focused topics attract an informed audience eager to discuss issues critical to advancing both technology and best practices. Many of the presentations are in the form of case studies, highlighting engineering achievements and lessons learned. In order to stimulate frank discussion, no proceedings are published and members of the press are not invited to attend.

WORKSHOP CHAIRPERSONAli Esmail

Encana Corporation

WORKSHOP PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Ian ArmaniousRepsol Canada

Monica BereznickiCNOOC International

Graham CainDevon Energy

Mark DerryHusky Energy

Larry FrederickSchooner Consulting Inc.

Bertrand GroulxVerdazo Analytics Inc.

Brian HammMcDaniel & Associates Consultants

David HowardRS Energy

Mazda IraniRPS Energy

Danial KavianiSuncor Energy

Sean D. KristjanssonEncana Corporation

Jeff rey MacDonaldShell Canada

Shahab MohagheghWest Virginia University

Patrick StanleyConocoPhillips

David SzooApache Egypt

Ivone WardellChevron Canada Resources

Brett WiensCenovus Energy

SPE Workshop: Subsurface Data Analytics

DAY 1: Tuesday, 26 February 0700–0755Registrationsponsored by: 

Continental Breakfast

0755–0800Opening Remarks

0800–0830Opening Keynote

0830–1000Session 1: Data Preparation, Management and Storage

1000–1030Coff ee Break 

1030–1200Session 2: Exploratory Data Analysis and Inferential Statistics

1200–1330Networking Lunch 

1330–1500Session 3: Data Analysis Forecasting – Data Driven Models

1500–1530Coff ee Break 

1530–1700Session 4: Predictive Analytics – The Past is the Key to the Future

1700–1830Networking Reception

Day 2: Wednesday, 27 February 0700–0800Registrationsponsored by: 

Continental Breakfast 

0800–0930Session 5: Subsurface Analytics

0930–1000Coff ee Break 

1000–1130Session 6: Optimization – Completions and Production

1130–1300 Networking Lunch 

1300–1430Session 7: The Paradigm Shift in Decision Culture – From Instinct to Informed

1430–1500Coff ee Break 

1500–1600Session 7 (con’t): The Paradigm Shift in Decision Culture – From Instinct to Informed

1600–1700 Session 8: Plenary Panel - An In-Depth Discussion on Subsurface Analytics

SPE Workshop: Subsurface Data Analytics

Schedule Overview

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Better Data, Better Experience, Better Decisions.

DAY 1: Tuesday, 26 February

0830–1000Session 1: Data Preparation, Management and StorageSession Chairpersons: Mark Derry, Husky Energy

Brian Hamm, McDaniel & Associates Consultants

Good data is the foundation for analytics, machine learning and more broadly strategic decision making. Most E&P operators struggle with data viewing it as an expense rather than a competitive asset. How do we utilize the data that we have to its maximum potential? Join us for a discussion about the storage, management and preparation of data for deriving insight and prediction of outcomes in complex systems and reservoirs.

• Presentation 1: The Speed of DataTrudy Curtis, The Professional Petroleum Data Management (PPDM) Association

• Presentation 2: The Importance of Data Quality in Machine Learning PipelinesSamir Gupta, Cloudera

• Presentation 3: AI Driven, Data Fueled: Data Preparation, Management and StorageMervin van der Spuy, ATB

0755–0800Opening Remarks

Opening KeynoteModerator: Ali Esmail, Encana Corporation

0800–0830Accelerating the Business Impact of Digital

Judy Fairburn Judy Fairburn, PEng., is a board director, angel/entrepreneurial mentor, former energy executive and innovation champion. She sits on Canada’s Future Skills Council as well as the “Resources of the Future” Economic Strategy Table, is a Creative Destruction Lab Fellow, and is also Co-Chair Innovation for the city’s

“Calgary in the New Economy” strategy. Judy proudly serves on the boards of Tundra Oil & Gas, Veerum Inc. (digital tech) and Calgary Economic Development. She was the fi rst Chief Digital Offi cer for a Canadian oil and gas company, led substantial change as the fi rst Board Chair of the consolidated Alberta Innovates and co-founded Evok Innovations (tech venture fund).

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DAY 1: Tuesday, 26 February

1030–1200Session 2: Exploratory Data Analysis and Inferential StatisticsSession Chairpersons: Danial Kaviani, Suncor Energy

Chris Chalcraft, Chevron Canada Resources

Exploratory data analysis (EDA) is the key step in any data analytics project. By applying diff erent single and multivariate statistical analyses and proper visualizing of the data, EDA will form focused questions leading to hypotheses and defi ne the forward path of the project. In this session, we will also cover inferential statistics that address evaluating diff erent hypotheses based on the data and the number of samples required (in both time and space) to validate them.

• Presentation 1: Exploratory Data Analysis and Stimulation Best Practice Identifi cation in California’s Monterey Shale FormationAndrei Popa, Chevron

• Presentation 2: The Importance of Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine LearningScott McKean, Jeff ery Priest, Jan Dettmer, David Eaton, University of Calgary

• Presentation 3: Multiple Linear Regression Can Lead Us Astray: How, Where, When, & WhyAngela Dang, Jimmy Zhang, Sean D. Kristjansson, Encana Corporation

1330–1500Session 3: Data Analysis Forecasting – Data Driven ModelsSession Chairpersons: Larry Frederick, Schooner Consulting Inc.

Mazda Irani, RPS Energy

Sensors are being deployed widely, but much of the information that is being gathered and stored is just gathering dust. Some leading companies are reaching into this data and fi nding useful information that can be correlated to create algorithms that can provide useful predictions.

• Presentation 1: Trialing Completions Technologies - Understanding Results in the Face of Production Variability in the Shaunavon, Bakken and VikingScott Pinckston, Crescent Point Energy

• Presentation 2: Data Driven Global Proxies and Bayesian Optimization Using Gaussian Processes: Application for History Matching in UnconventionalsHamidreza Hamdi, University of Calgary

• Presentation 3: Thermal Well Production Optimization – A Joint Data Science Solution Led by the BusinessMark Andreas, Jonathan Kanderka, MEG Energy Subbu Annamalai, Baker Hughes, a GE Company

In Lieu of Speaker and Committee Gifts…

On behalf of Invited Speakers and the Subsurface Data Analytics Workshop Committee, SPE Canada is pleased to make a donation of

$600 to support Roots to STEM. This non-profi t organization provides in-school and extra-curricular Engineering programs for youth. The

vision and mission of Roots 2 STEM is to inspire and empower future global scientists, technologists, and engineers by sharing the passion

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SPE Workshop: Subsurface Data Analytics

1530–1700Session 4: Predictive Analytics – The Past is the Key to the FutureSession Chairpersons: Jeff rey MacDonald, Shell Canada

Patrick Stanley, ConocoPhillips

The previous sessions covered the questions on what happened and why it happened. Predictive analytics is the next step to answer what will happen. Questions such as “how much EUR uplift is expected for a 30% increase in proppant placement?” or “when does a well expect to liquid load?” can be answered. Presentations will help to demystify predictive analytics and showcase examples of its use in business today. Pitfalls and trade-off s between the methods available will be covered along with how statistical models and physical models can co-exist to help improve confi dence in predictions.

• Presentation 1: Better Predictions with Bayesian Statistics – A Toy Model for NHL OutcomesEverett Robinson, ConocoPhillips

• Presentation 2: An Unsupervised Learning Method for Residual Seismic Signal RecoveryChengbo Li, ConocoPhillips

• Presentation 3: Oh, For Fox Sake - The Trials and Tribulations of Predictive Analytics for Fox Creek Well Performance (and How Models Can Help)Jeff rey MacDonald, Shell Canada

1700–1830Networking Reception

Date Title Location

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21–22 Mar 2019 Gas EOR in Tight Unconventionals Calgary, Alberta

15 Apr 2019 Sand Control for Heavy Oil Development Calgary, Alberta

22–26 Apr 2019 Unconventional Resource Assessment and Valuation Calgary, Alberta

6–10 May 2019 Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties Calgary, Alberta

14–16 May 2019 Well Test Interpretation Calgary, Alberta

17–21 Jun 2019 Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties Calgary, Alberta

21 May 2019 Fundamentals of SPE-PRMS Calgary, Alberta

9–13 Sep 2019 Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties Calgary, Alberta

4–8 Nov 2019 Evaluation of Canadian Oil and Gas Properties Calgary, Alberta

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DAY 1: Tuesday, 26 February

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0800–0930Session 5: Subsurface AnalyticsSession Chairpersons: Monica Bereznicki, CNOOC International

David Howard, RS Energy

Unlocking the true potential of companies’ subsurface assets now requires unconventional techniques and methodologies to analyze large multidisciplinary data sets. Learn how companies are leveraging analytics to harness massive volumes of data to expand their understanding of the subsurface. This session will address how E&Ps are implementing data analytics for reserve planning, analog studies, categorizing reservoir properties, fi eld development planning, forecasting, well productivity and more.

• Presentation 1: Statistical Methods for Production Allocation of Fluids from Petroleum ReservoirsMathew Fay, Shell CanadaNick Shelton, JMP SAS Canada

• Presentation 2: Top-Down Modeling: A Practical Tool for Digital Transformation of Subsurface Modeling and Decision MakingMarwan Mohammed Al Nuaimi, ADNOC

• Presentation 3: Applied Geosciences and Machine Learning - Spirit River Case StudyBertrand Groulx, Verdazo Analytics Inc.John Hirschmiller, GLJ Petroleum Consultants

1000–1130Session 6: Optimization – Completions and ProductionSession Chairpersons: Ian Armanious, Repsol Canada

David Szoo, Apache Egypt

This session will discuss how data analytics can assist in identifying key parameters impacting production performance in unconventional horizontal multistage wells and the use of machine learning to identify system bottlenecks and potential for production improvement on existing wells.

• Presentation 1: It’s (Not) Hip to Be Square – The Importance of Cost Functions in Production ForecastingDavid Fulford, Apache Corporation

• Presentation 2: Under the Hood: Montney Integrated AnalyticsLee Grant, Birchcliff Energy

• Presentation 3: Montney, Python and the Holy Grail:The Quest for Maximum Profi tBrian Hamm, McDaniel & Associates Consultants

Day 2: Wednesday, 27 February

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SPE Workshop: Subsurface Data Analytics

1300–1430Session 7: The Paradigm Shift in Decision Culture – From Instinct to InformedSession Chairpersons: Sean D. Kristjansson, Encana Corporation

Brett Wiens, Cenovus Energy

We are surrounded by an abundance of data, some of it locked away, some of it accessible. In spite of this unprecedented abundance and the tools to harvest and make use of it, decisions continue to be made using gut instinct. How does a culture shift to a decision by analytics? This session will describe the diffi culties and barriers in making the shift, as well as best practices, strategies, and tactics to ease the enterprise through the transition.

• Presentation 1: Overcoming Hurdles in Data Science: Lessons from ATB FinancialDylan Roth, ATB Financial

• Presentation 2: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Future of WorkMelanie Popp, geoLOGIC

• Presentation 3: How to Structure Your Team in the Big Data EraDavid Howard, RS Energy

1500-1600Session 7 (con’t): The Paradigm Shift in Decision Culture – From Instinct to Informed• Presentation 4: Bridging the Gap Between Analytics and

Action – Fostering a New Culture of Decision MakingTristan Arbus, Devon Energy

• Presentation 5: Creating a Culture of Analytics in Oil and GasMark Derry, Husky Energy

1600-1700Session 8: Plenary Panel – An In-Depth Discussion on Subsurface Analytics Moderators: Graham Cain, Devon Energy

Bertrand Groulx, Verdazo Analytics Inc.

Subsurface data analytics has advanced signifi cantly in recent years with ever-improving technology and data acquisition possibilities. This panel discussion will explore the successes, the challenges, and the opportunities that the future of subsurface data analytics holds.

Panelists: Brian Emmerson, Verdazo Analytics Inc.Louis Fabbi, Fabi Analytics David Fulford, Apache CorporationChristopher Petr, CNOOC International

Day 2: Wednesday, 27 February

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