Speaker:   Matt Dalka, Reservoir Engineer, Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc.

Topic:        Efficient Technique for Pressure Normalized Decline Curve Analysis of Rate-Controlled Wells

Date:          Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Location:  Brookhaven College Geological Institute, (Map)

 Cost:  $20 if SPE member paying electronically in advance, all others $25

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Abstract

Using pressure normalized decline curve analysis for rate-controlled wells in high deliverability unconventional plays such as the Haynesville and Eagle Ford has been shown as a reliable technique for forecasting reserves.  However, implementing this pressure normalized decline curve analysis can be time consuming and inefficient for large groups of wells.  This study group discussion will cover the basics of such pressure normalized decline curve analysis and also will include a demonstration of an efficient software routine that is being used at NSAI to make the analysis less time consuming.

Biography

Matt Dalka is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and has been practicing consulting petroleum engineering at NSAI since 2013 and has over 7 years of prior industry experience.  He conducts multiple reserve evaluations in the Haynesville shale for various clients.  He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering / Engineering and Public Policy.