Accurate subsurface evaluation is essential for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery while mitigating operational risks. Geomechanics & Reservoir Characterization integrate seismic data, rock mechanics, and fluid interactions to predict reservoir behavior and enhance drilling success. Advanced 3D modeling and machine learning techniques are improving the accuracy of fracture prediction and stress distribution analysis. Understanding formation stability is crucial for wellbore integrity and hydraulic fracturing optimization. Additionally, digital twin technology is transforming real-time decision-making by simulating reservoir conditions under various scenarios. As exploration targets more complex reservoirs, geomechanics plays a pivotal role in reducing uncertainties and enhancing production strategies.
Title : New exploration technologies to keep the O&G industry competitive
Cleveland Jones, Fronteira Energia Ltda, Brazil
Title : Mature field evaluation and redevelopment case histories and lessons
Sharma Dronamraju, AKD Professional Solutions Inc., United States
Title : Transforming waste plastic into renewable hydrogen: A review of progress, challenges and future directions through pyrolysis, distillation and hydrotreatment process
Nur Hassan, Central Queensland University, Australia
Title : Introducing an innovative pinpoint stimulation technique aimed at enlarging the wellbore drainage area and boosting productivity from hard-to-recover formations
Abdulaziz Ahmad Jumaa, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
Title : Bridging the gap between cement quality and bond integrity: Good Cement Quality Parameter (CQP) fails to deliver a reliable Cement Evaluation Log (CEL)
Noora Mohamed Al Breiki, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
Title : Project complexity in oil & gas: The missing link between business case and execution
Tulio J Quijada, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia