This presentation will provide information on commonly used frac fluid systems and requirements for conducting successful fracturing treatments in the Eagle Ford Shale.  Included in the discussion will be an overview of friction reduced—“slickwater”—fluids, linear gels, and cross-linked frac fluid systems; guidelines on generating proper frac fluids; and the application of common breakers.  Background information …

The International Study Group is honored to host Brue Laws, who will be presenting on Maersk Oil’s recent international exploration and production investments. Maersk Oil is part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk group of companies, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Turning marginal and challenging fields into commercial successes has been the cornerstone of Maersk Oil's business since …

The Project, Facilities and Construction Study Group is pleased to announce our Spring Lecture Series for 2014. This event shall focus on “Lifting the Veil from Unconventional Production”. Unconventional production has changed the U.S. oil and gas industry, moving the focus and more importantly CAPEX spend from deepwater offshore and international to domestic onshore.  The …