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HyFTS DECEMBER WEBINAR COMING UP

Please join us for our SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section Webinar!

HyFTS Webinar (December 9, 2025, 12:00 PM – 01:15 PM CST)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGQ_5yFb

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Quan Guo, Geomechanics Advisor, QuantumPro

Title: Cluster-Level Flow Mapping and Production Diagnostics Using Ultrahigh-Resolution Nanoparticle Tracers Embedded in Perforation Charges.

Abstract:

Dr. Guo, a geomechanics advisor at QuantumPro, will present their recent laboratory and field tests on using nanoparticle tracer embedded in perforation charges for cluster-level flow monitoring and diagnostics. Laboratory tests were performed according to API RP 19B standards to confirm that the tracers withstand charge detonation and to evaluate how much tracers can be embedded in charges without affecting charge performance. Two field tests on three wells were performed over a number of stages and many clusters to test longevity, consistency and repeatability of tracer detection. The first field test was performed to validate tracer detectability at field conditions after large hydraulic fracturing treatments, considering only a gram or less to a few grams of tracers per cluster. The second field test was to assess how long the tracers remain detectable or how long the cluster-level production monitoring will last. The field test results confirmed that nanoparticle tracers embedded in perforation charges can provide cluster-level production mapping for weeks and months. 

Bio:

 Dr. Quan Guo is a geomechanics advisor at QuantumPro, Inc. Previously, he was with SLB, M-I SWACO, Advantek and TerraTek, including a few years at Schlumberger Cambridge Research in Cambridge, UK. His experience includes nanoparticle tracer flow monitoring and production diagnostic, hydraulic fracturing, drilling fluids, waste injection and wellbore strengthening, among others. He has over 80 technical publications, 15 patents, and holds a Ph.D degree from Northwestern University.

Thank you to e-Frac® for sponsoring!

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 UPCOMING JOINT TECHNICAL SECTION WEBINAR 

The , along with the , the , the , and the , invites you to attend an SPE webinar titled "Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT) Data Analytics Technology for Upstream Operations Digitalization”. It is free to all SPE members.

 

   

Zoom link to webinar - https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w6JK_89IT9KHCyaBPF7mUA


Abstract:

CWT is a powerful mathematical framework that decomposes complex, non-stationary signals into their time–frequency components, exposing transient events and subtle dynamic features that the conventional methods often overlook. We have successfully applied this to analyze a vast continuous stream of spatial and temporal upstream data to reveal the underlying physics of subsurface events critical to O&G upstream operations.

 

In this webinar, we will showcase CWT applications to hydraulic fracturing, reservoir management, and drilling.

 

Speaker:

 

is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Houston. His research focuses on integrating machine learning models with signal processing approaches to help digitize E&P operations, with emphasis on advanced fracture diagnostics, well stimulation, and reservoir management. He has over a decade of experience as a subsurface petroleum engineer in both conventional and unconventional reservoirs with a focus on hydraulic fracturing, acid stimulation, well completions, well intervention, and production optimization. He has authored over 40 journal publications in journals in addition to conference presentations. He has 3 US patents pending. He has a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Houston.

 

 

Moderator:

 

is the Senior Team Lead for Hydraulic Fracture Technology at Chevron in Houston. He leads the development and implementation of innovative hydraulic fracturing technologies and strategies globally. With over 25 years of experience, Amit is a recognized industry leader, an SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2021-22), SPE HyFTS Chair, and an Associate Editor for SPE Journals. He holds a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines). Prior to Chevron, Amit held various technical roles in well stimulation and sand control completions with ONGC Ltd., BJ Services, and Baker Hughes in the USA and India.

 

 
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UPCOMING SPE EVENTS

  • SPE Workshop: Casing Deformations in Multi-Fractured Horizontal Wells: 25AOKC
  • SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition: 26HFTC

Please visit SPE Events Calender  for full list of events worldwide.

TRENDING NEWS

The Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section (HyFTS) was well represented at the 2025 SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition held in Houston, USA. We had additional new members join HyFTS during the conference.

New YP Liaison Gabriel Pedigo recently joined the HyFTS Committee. We look forward to more engagements with HyFTS young professionals.

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