01. Introduction: Definitions, Technologies, Global Potential, Commercial Aspects, Reserves
02. Gas shales and liquids‐rich shales (2-3 days)
03. Geology: Origin, composition, deposition, pore types, natural fractures
04. Geochemistry: TOC, Rock-Eval, thermal maturity, sorption, liquids to gas transition
05. Geophysics: Geohazards, seismic attributes, microseismic, geomodeling
06. Petrophysics: Core analyses, log analyses, integration, practices and pitfalls
07. Geomechanics: Static & dynamic properties, stress calculations, frac stim design
08. Drilling/Completions: Drilling practices, completion types, refracs, frac hits
09. Well Performance: Flow regimes, empirical forecasting, analytical/num. modeling
10. Shale Gas Case Studies: Fayetteville, Haynesville, Utica, Horn River, Barnett
11. Liquids-Rich Shale Case Studies: Eagle Ford, Marcellus, Woodford, Wolfcamp
12. Sweet-spotting: Data to collect/integrate, strategies, decision trees, exit ramps
13. Tight Sandstones and Carbonates (1-2 Days)
14. Geology: Depositional systems, diagenesis, stratigraphy, correlation, res. quality
15. Geophysics: Resolving geo-bodies, fractures, depletion delineation
16. Petrophysics: Routine and special core analyses, log analyses, field examples
17. Drilling and Completions: Well designs, engineered completions, Big Data
18. Well Performance: Applying DCA, RTA, & simulation, parent-child well management
19. Discrete vs. basin-centered accumulations: Characteristics, differentiating them
20. Tight Sand Case Studies: Jonah, Wamsutter, Wattenberg, Medina Group, Cardium
21. Tight Carbonates Case Studies: Bakken, Niobrara, Austin Chalk, Jean Marie
22. Coalseam Gas (Optional, 1/2 – 1 Day)
23. Origin, lab/log analyses, well performance, drilling/completions, appraisal/develop
24. Project Evaluation Using a Staged Approach
25. Importance, Workflow/Objectives/Tactics in Each Stage, Shale Assessment Exercise