Agenda

DAY 1: EXAMINING THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL METHODS FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING IN TEXAS, PENNSYLVANIA AND LOUISIANA 

Day one will be looking at the cutting edge treatment technologies for re-use and disposal as well as disposal regulations to comply with the legal framework and establish the most cost-effective water management system  

ANALYZING WHAT KEY ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS ARE CRUCIAL FOR CHOOSING THE OPTIMAL WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SHALE GAS OPERATIONS

7.50 Registration Opens

Chair: Pete Miller, Manager Of Water Resources, Range Resources

8.50 Chair’s Opening Remarks

KEYNOTE CASE STUDY

9.00 Understanding The Economics And The Effectiveness Of A Successful Centralized Water Management And Re-Use System Implemented By A Leading North American Operator

• Using a case study to showcase a cost-effective strategy for water handling from sourcing to disposal to minimize water management costs
• Analyzing ways to create a centralized mobile system for storage to minimize transportation cost and safety risks
• Evaluating the most cost-effective and environmental methods to transport water from its source to the site
• Scrutinizing every step of the water management process from sourcing to disposal to determine which areas need further enhancement

Dennis L. Degner, Director of Operations, Southern Marcellus Shale Division, Range Resources

9.30 Question & Answer Session

EXAMINING THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE RECYCLING STRATEGIES USED BY LEADING SHALE GAS OPERATORS TO REDUCE TREATMENT COSTS AND MAXIMIZE WELL PRODUCTIVITY

RECYCLING STRATEGY

9.40 Providing Case Studies Showing How North American Shale Gas Operators Have Developed Strategies To Minimize Use Of Fresh Water And Maximize Re-Use Of Produced And Flowback Water

• Looking at cost-effective strategies for water re-use to minimize the amount of water needed onsite
• Explaining how operators have utilized and localized recycling technology to reduce the overall cost of water management
• Finding the optimum treatment method to utilize produced and flowback water for re-use in hydraulic fracturing
• Evaluating the most cost-effective treatment method in relation to specific company objectives and resource constraints
• Learning which treatment strategy to implement to ensure the integrity of a wellbore and minimize scaling tendencies

Michael Dunkel, Manager, Sustainable Development, Pioneer Natural Resources

Gary Evans, Chairman And CEO, Magnum Hunter Resources

10.20 Question & Answer Session

10.30 Morning Refreshments in Exhibition Showcase Area

DETERMINING OPTIMAL TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR RE-USE AND DISPOSAL TO OPTIMIZE AVAILABLE WATER RESOURCES AND REDUCE FRESH WATER CONSUMPTION

TREATMENT FOR RE-USE

11.00 Examining Results Of The Most Innovative Water Treatments For Re-Use Implemented By Leading Shale Gas Operators To Maximize Recovery Rates And Reduce Overall Demand For Water

• Explaining what key characteristics leading operators are looking for in a treatment facility such as mobility and cost to determine which technology works best with different water management systems
• Showing advantages and limitations of the most widely used treatment methods such as reverse osmosis, filtration, distillation and chemical treatment
• Giving advice on what chemicals and impurities should be removed from produced water before re-using it for hydraulic fracturing to minimize scaling and ensure compatibility with friction reducers and other additives
• Evaluating the effectiveness of these techniques on well performance and well production based on the analysis of further production rates  
• Understanding the limit to which produced water can be recycled to avoid negative environmental impacts and comply with local regulations
• Examining onsite analysis of hydraulic fracturing water for real time monitoring and control

Chance Richie, Director of Water Services, Antero Resources

Thom Voll, Global Laboratory Business Unit Director, Hach

Bryce Conway, Manager - Laboratory Of Analytical Chemistry, Flex-Chem

Thaier Al Issa, Lead Process Engineer, RRP

12.30 Question & Answer Session

12.45 Lunch in Exhibition Showcase Area

TREATMENT FOR RE-USE AND DISPOSAL

1.50 Examining The Most Cost-Effective Strategies To Treat Water From Fracturing Operations For Re-Use And Disposal To Comply With Waste Management Regulations And Minimize Environmental Impact

• Analyzing the most effective treatment technologies to clean water to dischargeable level without overspending
• Looking for the most efficient ways to clean produced water to optimum TDS levels for disposal to comply with the changing regulations
• Providing an update on what chemicals and solids must be removed before injecting waste water into a salt water disposal well

Cor Kuijvenhoven, Senior Production Chemist, Shell

2.20 Question & Answer Session

UNDERSTANDING LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES TO DETERMINE THE MOST PRESSING AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY: LIMITATIONS & RISKS

2.30 Examining Limitations Of Recycling Technologies And Potential Improvements To These Methods To Reduce The Amount Of Water Needed For Hydraulic Fracturing

• Analyzing how the industry can reduce the cost of treatment technology by working together on identifying key problem areas and sharing success stories
• Scrutinizing the limitations of recycling techniques in regards to various water qualities and compatibility to understand what specific chemicals should be further researched
• Learning about offsite treatment methods to avoid overspending on treatment technology
• Evaluating new chemicals for use in brine and saline water and their effectiveness on wellbore performance to improve treatment methods

Radisav Vidic, William Kepler Whiteford Professor and Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

3.00 Question & Answer Session 

PROVIDING AN UPDATE OF DISPOSAL WELL AVAILABILITY, DISPOSAL REGULATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO DISPOSAL TO REDUCE TRANSPORTATION COST

DISPOSAL: BREAK-OUT REGULATIONS

3.20 Reviewing The Current And Proposed Government Regulations For Water Disposal To Avoid Negative Public Perception And Determine The Feasibility Of Disposal

• Gaining clarity on what legal requirements have to be met to receive a disposal well permit
• Presenting the state’s view on the future availability of disposal facilities to understand regulatory trends and examine alternative methods of disposal
• Clarifying current regulatory water quality requirements for disposal to enable implementation of the most cost-effective treatment technologies
• Examining current residual waste regulations to enable compliance with the changing legal framework and show the limitations they pose for shale gas operators

BREAK-OUT GROUP A: TEXAS REGULATION Doug O. Johnson, Manager for Injection, Storage Permits and Support, Railroad Commission of Texas

BREAK-OUT GROUP B: PENNSYLVANIA REGULATION David Yoxtheimer, Extension Associate, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research

BREAK-OUT GROUP C: LOUISIANA REGULATION Gary Snellgrove, Director, Environmental Division, Office of Conservation of Louisiana

3.50 Question & Answer Session

4.00 Afternoon Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

REGULATORY PANEL

4.30 Determining The Right Balance Between Federal And State Oversight Of Shale Production And Resource Management

• Understanding what steps federal and state officials can take to provide immediate regulatory certainty to operators considering massive capital expenditures to develop domestic, cleaner burning natural gas
• Explaining the roles of state associations (Ground Water Protection Council and Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission) and state-led peer review (State Regulation of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations) in developing and supporting a complete and competent regulatory framework
• Analyzing the circumstances under which it is appropriate for the federal government to utilize its enforcement and emergency response authorities to address threats to water resources
• Examining mechanisms outside of government regulation that can provide an appropriate level of protection for our natural resources

Scott Sherman, Director of Environmental Affairs, Hess Corporation

David Porter, Commissioner, RRC of Texas

Sam Coleman, Director of the Superfund Division, EPA

5.10 Question & Answer Session

EXAMINING THE SAFEST WAYS TO DEAL WITH HIGH VOLUMES OF CHEMICALLY ENHANCED WATER TO REDUCE SAFETY RISKS BOTH ONSITE AND OFFSITE

SAFETY: WATER HAULING

5.20 Demonstrate The Best Safety Practices On And Offsite When Hauling Water To Minimize Safety Risks And Improve Efficiency

• Examining what crucial safety procedures are key onsite to comply with the safety regulations and minimize the possibility of human error
• Explaining what overall health risks are posed to the onsite workforce when dealing with hazardous chemicals or radioactive materials if any
• Estimating how safe shale gas operations are for human workforce comparing to other industries to gain a realistic understanding of risks
• Proposing further onsite safety measurements to maximize the predictability of the operation and minimize the risk of human error

Sheldon Parmer, EHS Manager, Anadarko

5.50 Question & Answer Session

6.00 Chair’s Closing Remarks

6.10 – 7.10 Networking Drinks Reception In Exhibition Showcase Area

  

DAY 2: EVALUATING CUTTING EDGE METHODOLOGIES TO REDUCE THE COST OF STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION IN SHALE GAS OPERATIONS AND COMPLY WITH THE CHANGING REGULATIONS

Day two will examine cost-effective methods to reduce the cost of water sourcing, storage and transportation to comply with the relevant regulations and create a localized centralized water management system

7.30 Registration Opens

Co-Chairs:

Mark Henkhaus, Regulatory Manager, EXCO Resources

Bryce Conway, Manager - Laboratory Of Analytical Chemistry, Flex-Chem

8.10 Pre-Breakfast Briefing by Dan McHugh, Group Director, Ryder System Inc. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)

8.50 Chair’s Opening Remarks

WATER AVAILABILITY

9.00 Looking At The Overall Water Resources Available For Oil & Gas Operators To Estimate Future Consumption Of Water And Determine The Most Cost-Effective Sourcing Strategy

• Providing an update of the state’s water resources to implement the most efficient
water management system
• Explaining what data collection and analysis has been conducted so far and what results they show
• Determining what other sources of water are available and their cost-effectiveness such as municipal wastewater, various industries or other operators
• Estimating how much water will be withdrawn in the nearest future and what impact it will have on the overall industry as well as regulations

Darrell T Brownlow, Board Member, San Antonio River Authority

Brenner Brown, Management Analyst, Texas Water Development Board

9.40 Question & Answer Session

INVESTIGATING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF WATER FOR DRILLING AND HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TO REDUCE FRESH WATER DEMAND

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF WATER

9.50 Finding Methods To Eliminate Fresh Water In Fracs To Reduce Transportation Costs And Fresh Water Demand

• Delivering a case study showing how alternative source of water can be used for operations analyzing advantages and limitations of this source
• Identifying primary brackish source zones which can be used to replace fresh water and reduce the cost of hydraulic fracturing
• Examining the key chemicals which are not compatible with brackish water to avoid wellbore failure or issues with friction reducers
• Assessing the viability of using other sources of water such as municipal water sources and power plants and examining what treatment techniques they require

George King, Global Technology Consultant, Apache

Johanna Haggstrom, Tenet Manager For Water Conservation, Halliburton

Chaired by Ed Ireland, Executive Director, Barnett Shale Energy Education Council

10.35 Question & Answer Session

10.45 Morning Coffee And Refreshments In Exhibition Area

COMPARING WATER SOURCING REGULATIONS IN THE STATES OF TEXAS, PENNSYLVANIA AND LOUISIANA TO REDUCE THE TIMELINE OF THE PERMITTING PROCESS AND AVOID EXTRA COSTS

WATER SOURCING: BREAK-OUT REGULATIONS

11.15 Examining Water Permitting To Optimize The Permitting Process And Access The Necessary Water Resources

• Understanding the minimum permitting timelines to anticipate how they could incur extra costs
• Examining how to increase the speed of the permitting process through forward planning whilst working within the changing regulatory landscape
• Comparing water sourcing regulations of Texas, Pennsylvania and Louisiana to improve common standards and cross-border operations
• Anticipating water sourcing regulatory changes due to climate changes and their forecasted effect on the future shale gas operations in the area

BREAK-OUT GROUP A: TEXAS REGULATION Doug O. Johnson, Manager for Injection, Storage Permits and Support, Railroad Commission of Texas

BREAK-OUT GROUP B: PENNSYLVANIA REGULATION David Yoxtheimer, Extension Associate, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research

BREAK-OUT GROUP C: LOUISIANA REGULATION Gary Snellgrove, Director, Environmental Division, Office of Conservation of Louisiana

11.45 Question & Answer Session

ANALYZING THE MOST EFFICIENT WAYS TO SET UP A CENTRALIZED WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND REDUCE THE COST OF WATER STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE: BREAK-OUT REGULATIONS

11.55 Providing A Comparative Analysis Of Transportation And Storage Regulations To Reduce The Environmental Impact Of Shale Gas Operations

• Estimating which permits might be needed to truck large volumes of water such as overweight permits for trucking or access roads permits to avoid time losses
• Understanding what requirements must be met to store brine water in tanks and open pits to comply with the most recent storage regulations
• Learning how to transport produced water within the confines of state waste regulations to optimize the transportation process
• Explaining the permitting process for the use of pits and centralized impoundments to overcome time limits and optimize water storage  

BREAK-OUT GROUP A: TEXAS REGULATION Doug O. Johnson, Manager for Injection, Storage Permits and Support, Railroad Commission of Texas

BREAK-OUT GROUP B: PENNSYLVANIA REGULATION David Yoxtheimer, Extension Associate, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research

BREAK-OUT GROUP C: LOUISIANA REGULATION Chris M. Piehler, Administrator, LDEQ/Inspection Division

12.25 Question & Answer Session

12.35 Lunch In Exhibition Showcase Area

TRANSPORTATION: STRATEGY

1.40 Examining How A Leading Shale Gas Operator Has Developed Cost-Effective Infrastructure To Transport And Store Water For Fracing Operations

• Explaining the ways to minimize long distance travel and create a centralized localized infrastructure system to reduce transport costs
• Analyzing the most cutting edge technologies to optimize the performance of trucks and piping systems and maintain control over the volumes of transported water
• Understanding what measures to take when transporting brine water to avoid any environmental risks
• Looking at the most innovative truck models to comply with the regulations and transport higher volumes of water

Steven Tipton, Senior Operations Engineer, Newfield Exploration

2.10 Question & Answer Session

STORAGE

2.20 Examining How Leading Shale Gas Operators Have Reduced The Cost Of Water Storage By Setting Up Centralized Water Systems

• Explaining how the most successful operators have achieved faster and more cost-effective delivery of water to their wells by utilizing storage, pumping and piping technology
• Understanding the key drivers behind operators’ strategic decisions to store water on location to reduce transportation costs
• Providing an overview of the best practices and limitations of using a centralized impoundment system
• Giving advice on how to cost-effectively construct, maintain and reclaim centralized pits or impoundments
• Evaluating recent techniques which reduce the impact of recycling or produced water on storage facilities to increase their productivity and comply with the changing regulations

Pete Miller, Manager Of Water Resources, Range Resources

Blake Ducharme, President USA Operations, Rhinokore Composite Solutions

3.05 Question & Answer Session

3.15 Afternoon Refreshments In Exhibition Showcase Area

LOOKING AT PRACTICAL WAYS TO PROTECT OPERATORS FROM LEGAL ACCUSATIONS AND ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS FROM THE MEDIA AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES

GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION

3.45 Evaluating The Most Cost-Effective Methodologies To Protect Groundwater Zones And Address Community Concerns

• Using reports from casing and cementing tests to address public concerns about water contamination
• Understanding how leading shale gas operators decide on casing depths to minimize the risk of groundwater contamination
• Examining key methods to ensure the casing and cementing is done properly to avoid any risk of contamination and comply with the regulations
• Analyzing how the operators can monitor the stability of casing by conducting regular tests and ensuring the overall strength of a wellbore

Gary M Hanson, Director, Red River Watershed Management Institute at LSUS

4.15 Question & Answer Session

WATER RESOURCE STUDIES

4.25 Understanding Water Resources In Fayetteville Shale AreaAs They Apply To Drilling And Hydro-Fracturing

• Looking at the sampling work done in Fayetteville shale area by USGS and their provisional results
• Sharing the most common public and industry concerns about shale gas to act accordingly
• Demonstrate how accurate water resource data can be used by everyone to make water-management decisions

Jaysson E. Funkhouser, Assistant Director, Chief, Hydrologic Surveillance and Analysis Program, USGS

4.55 Question & Answer Session

5.05 Chair’s Closing Remarks And End Of Conference

Joe Kostelecky,Open Range Energy- Due to unforeseen circumstances was not able to attend the Co
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