Abstract:

The global shale revolution began in the United States and quickly increased gas, oil, and NGL production to unprecedented levels.  Although technical advancements are largely responsible for unlocking the potential of shale gas, the industry’s coordination with a broad set of stakeholders have influenced implementation of new shale developments.  This presentation focuses on key technological advancements that drove shale gas development, but also the important aspect of how our industry is working with governments, regulators, academia, and the public more collaboratively to best maximize the immense benefits from this opportunity, while fostering the use of best practices.  The last few years have been a painful reminder however of how quickly markets can become saturated, prices decrease, and industry responding by reducing activity.  This presentation will also review the overall supply/demand trends, as well as discuss how SPE has adapted to the recent challenges.

Biography:

Joseph H. Frantz, Jr. is the VP of Engineering Technology with Range Resources Corporation.  He started working on shale reservoirs in 1984 and has been involved with studies on many shale fields across the U.S.  Joseph has worked in every facet of upstream development.  He has authored or co-authored more than 40 publications and taught an industry school on Developing Shale Reservoirs.  He has served on numerous Technical Committees within SPE, Chaired the Pittsburgh PA SPE Section, Co-Chaired a Regional SPE Meeting, completed a tour as a SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and recently became the SPE Regional Director of Eastern North America.  He is also Chair of the Drilling, Completion, Facilities and Production Committee within the Marcellus Shale Coalition.  He earned a BSc in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1981.

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