Kirk Bartko

Technology-driven Approach to Develop Shale Gas in Saudi Arabia

The “Technology-Driven” approach and the customized workflow applied in this project have minimized the time required to understand the reservoir and apply technologies appropriate for the reservoir. This workflow has been utilized and calibrated so far with single well analysis. As sufficient amount of data, especially 3D seismic data which is currently being shot in Saudi Arabia becomes available, this workflow can be further enhanced and calibrated with a three dimensional regional model. A well calibrated workflow based on the pilot hole data, learnings from local pilot holes, and industry experience from North American shale plays whose reservoir and completion quality match with Saudi Arabian play can substantially shorten the learning curve in Saudi Arabia.