S ymposium. 10 th. January 28 & 29, 2014 Marriott Downtown Calgary

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1 January 28 & 29, 2014 Marriott Downtown Calgary CI Energy Group s 10 th Anniversary S ymposium Reducing Costs and Increasing Production in Unconventional Resources Using the Latest Technology, Techniques and Real World Case Studies Hear from leading international experts including: Antero Resources Corp. (Colorado) Apache Corporation Core Laboratories (Texas) DSWPET (Australia) Encana Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. Shale Petroleum Ltd. SWN Resources Canada, Inc. (New Brunswick) Sponsored By: Ensure your organization is positioned to take full advantage of the enormous opportunities available in the rapidly expanding unconventional development industry Examine the technical and environmental concerns inherent in doing business in foreign countries Explore exciting new advancements in completion design Discover effective strategies for reducing costs and increasing production Learn how to provide accurate reserve estimates in resource reservoirs Examine innovative strategies for maintaining your social licence Assess the most effective techniques for frac water recycling, treatment and disposal Explore how North American experience can be used to advance shale development globally PLUS! Enhance your learning experience by registering for the interactive workshops: A. B. C. Advanced Fracturing Design, Optimization and Job Charts Interpretation Effective Strategies for Sourcing, Treating, Storing and Recycling Hydraulic Fracturing Water Proactive Strategies for Mitigating Interwellbore Communication Industry Partners: ENERGY BRIDGE Canada s Oil & Gas Magazine Register Now

2 Dear Colleagues: CI Energy Group is proud to invite you to attend the Tenth Anniversary edition of its Shale Oil & Gas Symposium, the premier Canadian event of its kind! In order to capitalize on the numerous opportunities in this rapidly expanding sector, the Canadian shale oil and gas industry must find ways to successfully navigate a multitude of critical operational challenges to remain competitive and profitable. Today s challenges include: obstacles facing exploration in emerging markets, increasing completion efficiencies to maximize returns, reducing costs and increasing production with new drilling techniques, delivering accurate resource and reserve evaluations, ensuring cost-effect and compliant frac water recycling, treatment and disposal solutions and discovering creative financial strategies for increasing capital. The Tenth Annual Shale Oil & Gas Symposium will gather together an unprecedented roster of local and international shale development thought leaders to deliver practical solutions to the most pressing issues facing the industry today. No other program offers the same amount of insight into the technical and business issues that are challenging the current and future state of the industry like the Shale Oil & Gas Symposium. The Tenth Anniversary edition of CI Energy Group s Shale Oil & Gas Symposium is the perfect opportunity to engage with industry experts and your peers, to get upto-speed on the key issues and take away practical strategies that will ensure your organization is positioned to take advantage of the incredible economic opportunities this sector has to offer. We look forward to celebrating with you in January! Basim Faraj Vice, New Ventures We would like to dedicate the 10th Annual Shale Oil & Gas Symposium in loving memory to the 'father of shale gas', George Mitchell. WHO YOU WILL MEET: Network with your peers over 3 intensive days! Join senior level decision-makers responsible for all aspects of the business from Reservoir Engineering to Commercial Development, from Evaluations to Completions and everything in between. Oil & Gas E & P Companies Oil & Gas Service & Supply or Consultants Government, Financial Institutions, Aborignal Communities, Legal and Financial Consultants and Academics Construction and Transportation Companies, Engineering Firms, Power Industry and other service industries Other Oil & Gas (including pipeline, downstream, gas processing, etc.) Shale Oil & Gas Symposium Attendee Profile DISTINGUISHED FACULTY Conference Co-Chairs: Basim Faraj Vice, New Ventures Nicki Atkinson Exploration Manager SWN Resources Canada, Inc. George Conroy The Frac Notice Group Hassan Dehghanpour Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering University of Alberta Bruce Edgelow Vice, Energy ATB Financial, Corporate Financial Services Ian McConnell Vice, Corporate Business Development Core Laboratories Canada Ltd. Tim Clawson Director, Completions Operations Antero Resources Corp. (USA) Ryan Ganske Senior Vice & COO West Rock Energy Consultants Ltd. Bill Gwozd Senior Vice, Gas Services Ziff Energy A Division of Solomon Associates John Hunter Senior Drilling Engineer Apache Corporation Tim Leshchyshyn Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc. Paul Mackay & CEO Shale Petroleum Ltd. Sam Malik Senior Director, Operations FilterBoxx John P. Martin Founder JPMartin Strategy LLC (USA) Randall Miller, Integrated Reservoir Solutions Core Laboratories (USA) Morteza Nobakht Reservoir Engineer Encana David Quirk General Manager Trican GeoTomo Microseismic Ltd. Jim Reimer Vice, Exploration Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. David Warner Petroleum Consultant DSWPET (Australia)

3 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Monday, January 27, 2014 A. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.) Advanced Fracturing Design, Optimization and Job Charts Interpretation Workshop Leader: Tim Leshchyshyn Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc. Exploring fracturing diagnostic methods and their impact on frac design evolution Using geological logs the create and calibrate geomechanical properties Interpreting pressure, rate and concentration frac charts and implementing frac execution design changes Engaging fracturing software applications in the design and evaluation processes A light lunch will be served to those attending both Workshops A and B or A and C. B. C. 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. (Registration opens at 1:00 p.m.) Effective Strategies for Sourcing, Treating, Storing and Recycling Hydraulic Fracturing Water Workshop Leader: TBD Water management is one of the critical operational challenges of shale oil and gas development. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions now available to help in handling this critical issue. This interactive workshop will provide your organization with the information it requires to lower costs, reduce its environmental footprint and to help build and maintain your social licence. Topics to be discussed include: Cost-effective and compliant frac water disposal options Identifying innovative water storage solutions Examining new options for water sources Technological advancements in reusing and recycling frac water Exploring the latest and most effective water treatment solutions 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. (Registration opens at 1:00 p.m.) Proactive Strategies for Mitigating Interwellbore Communication Workshop Leaders: George Conroy Ryan Ganske Senior Vice & COO The Frac Notice Group West Rock Energy Consultants Ltd. As traffic increases in popular unconventional plays, so does the rate of interwellbore communication incidents. This interactive workshop will provide your organization with the critical information it requires to reduce liability by developing and implementing an effective interwellbore communication risk management strategy. Topics to be discussed include: Assessing risk factors associated with interwellbore communication incidents Creating an effective offset well-control plan policy Exploring the latest developments in downhole pressure monitoring technology Understanding D83 s impact on industry operations Designing a communication contingency plan to minimize impacts should an interwellbore communication event occur Register today to learn how to effectively handle industry s most critical issues in an intimate and interactive setting!

4 Day One: Tuesday, January 28, :00 Registration Opens and Coffee is Served 9:00 Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chair 9:15 Panel: Global Shale Oil and Gas Exploration Challenges: How Can North America s Success be Emulated Globally? Moderator: Basim Faraj Vice, New Ventures Panelists: David Warner Petroleum Consultant DSWPET (Australia) Randall Miller, Integrated Reservoir Solutions Core Laboratories (USA) Exploring how North American experience can best be utilized on a global scale Examining and understanding the specific challenges facing exploration in Europe, Australia, Asia and South America Defining the role North American companies and regulators can play in developing global shale resources Outlining and mitigating the technical and environmental concerns inherent in doing business in foreign countries Examining strategies for cohesive partnerships between North American companies and foreign governments 10:25 Networking Coffee Break 10:45 Examining Industry s Latest Strategies in Multi-Well Pad Optimization for Increasing the Return Rate of Each Fracture Ian McConnell Vice, Corporate Business Development Core Laboratories Canada Ltd. Examining evolving practices to optimize well pads Outlining important criteria to consider early to ensure optimization is achieved - have you covered all your bases? - is there room for improvement? Effectively transitioning from tight gas to tight oil How to determine the maximum number of well pads that is optimal for your site 11:30 Increasing Completion Efficiencies to Actualize Value and Maximize Returns Tim Leshchyshyn Fracturing Horizontal Well Completions Inc. Examining reservoir characteristics to ensure that completion methods are project specific Exploring new advancements in completion design How to identify problems early and along the way and make necessary adjustments as you go - recording and reviewing critical data Assessing the pros and cons of engineered fracture fluid systems 12:15 Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers 1:30 Reducing Costs and Increasing Production with Extended Reach Lateral Drilling Techniques John Hunter Senior Drilling Engineer Apache Corporation Understanding how extended reach laterals can optimize reservoir contact and minimize cost per foot drilled Identifying the challenges associated with longer laterals - Torque and drag issues - Tool maintenance concerns - Proper hole cleaning techniques Analyzing rock composition to determine which lateral length is right for your specific project Making the business case for extended reach lateral drilling initiatives 2:15 Proactive Strategies for Mitigating Risk and Delivering Accurate Resource and Reserve Evaluations Morteza Nobakht Reservoir Engineer Encana Reviewing existing methods for forecasting production data in shale oil and gas Comparing forecasting methods designed specifically for multi-fractured horizontal wells

5 Examining the importance of incorporating pressure data into production analysis Incorporating uncertainty into unconventional reservoir forecasts 3:00 Networking Coffee Break 3:15 Exploring the State of Shale s Public Image and Strategies for Maintaining your Social License John P. Martin Founder JPMartin Energy Strategy LLC (USA) What are the specific processes that shape public opinion on shale development? Examining the regulatory response to public pressure and the potential impacts for industry Exploring how industry is responding to public concerns examining some innovative responses and how they are working Assessing how increased public scrutiny may impact the industry in western Canada 4:00 Examining Antero s Techniques for Effective Frac Water Sourcing, Distribution, Recycling, Treatment and Disposal in the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays Tim Clawson Director, Completions Operations Antero Resources Corp. (USA) Examining the latest innovations in reusing and recycling frac water Exploring cost-effective and compliant water disposal options Assessing the best course of action for your specific project Ensuring proper removal of contaminants to guarantee safe water reusage 4:45 Conference Adjourns Day Two: Wednesday, January 29, :30 Coffee is Served 9:00 Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chair Basim Faraj Vice, New Ventures 9:15 Report Card on Shale Operations in Eastern Canada Nicki Atkinson Exploration Manager SWN Resources Canada Inc. Exploring the current and future state of SWN Resources Canada s shale developments Understanding the four major components of the company s exploration program - Airborne gravity and magnetic surveys - Surface geochemistry - 2D seismic imaging - Exploratory wells Assessing the economic opportunities for shale oil and gas development in Eastern Canada 9:45 Exploring Play-on-Play Competition for Capital and Resources in Western Canada s Shale Gas Projects Jim Reimer Vice, Exploration Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. Analyzing what the new manufacturing paradigm means for Canada s shale industry Identifying long and short term challenges for shale gas development projects Prioritizing geotechnical resources to achieve maximum efficiency Understanding the full cost-of-supply and market costof-supply 10:15 Networking Coffee Break 10:35 Examining the Future Outlook of Canadian Shale Gas Including Local Demand, Opportunities for Export & Global Competitiveness Bill Gwozd Senior Vice, Gas Services Ziff Energy A Division of Solomon Associates

6 Evaluating the long-term outlook for shale gas in Canada Assessing the export potential for Canadian gas Understanding the impact of a reduced US gas market Exploring new emerging opportunities for Canadian gas 11:20 Developing a Sustainable Capital Program and Attracting Reliable Foreign Investment Bruce Edgelow Vice, Energy ATB Financial, Corporate Financial Services Determining the right joint venture opportunity which is the right fit for you? Defining the necessary elements of a sustainable capital program Exploring elements that drive foreign investment interest Assessing the possibility of going full cycle without the aid of foreign investment Discovering creative financial strategies for increasing capital 12:05 Networking Luncheon for Delegates and Speakers 1:20 Identifying Effective Techniques for Eliminating Water Contamination Understanding which acquifer protection strategies are needed to limit potential groundwater contamination Examining effective drilling and completion strategies for mitigating contamination risks Discovering best practices for monitoring and recording water data Understanding the importance of precautionary water testing and how it can positively impact your operations 2:05 Analyzing Two-Phase Early-Time Production Data of Multi-Fractured Horizontal Wells Hassan Dehghanpour Assistant Professor, Petroleum Engineering University of Alberta Assessing flowback chemical analysis for determining true load recovery Determining possible factors responsible for low flowback efficiency Exploring two-phase flow in Horn River and Montney core samples What are the best diagnostic plots for analyzing two-phase flowback data? Using two-phase rate transient analysis for the purpose of fracture characterization 2:35 Networking Coffee Break 2:50 Examining Microseismic Accuracy and Integrating Microseismic Data with Engineering Tools David Quirk General Manager Trican GeoTomo Microseismic Ltd. Analyzing microseismic event location accuracy Identifying microseismic processing methods and velocity modeling Integrating microseismic maps with fracture engineering Understanding how fracture and wellbore spacing is related to microseismic data 3:35 Exploring Stacked Resource Plays in Southern Alberta Natural Fracture Systems and their Implication on Developing Fractured Reservoirs Paul MacKay & CEO Shale Petroleum Ltd. Examining hydrocarbon generation and the development of over-pressure Identifying fractures from logs and statistical approaches to quantify fracture development Defining resource potential and understanding fluid migration in southern Alberta through the use of temperature data Exploring drilling and completion strategies to optimize natural fracture systems 4:20 Identifying the Factors that Control Sweet Spots in Shale Plays Examples from the Haynesville and Eagle Ford Shales Randall Miller, Integrated Reservoir Solutions Core Laboratories (USA) Examining the salient geologic and geochemical factors controlling production in shales Identifying Haynesville shale production controls in the sweet spots Defining Eagle Ford shale production control factors from oil to the wet & dry gas windows Exploring production strategies for North American shale plays defining the relationship between geology, drilling and completion 5:00 Conference Concludes The Canadian Institute, 2013

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8 January 28 & 29, 2014 Marriott Downtown Calgary CI Energy Group s 10 th Anniversary To expedite your registration, please mention your Priority Service Code 497W14.INH ATTENTION MAILROOM: If undeliverable to addressee, please forward to: VP, Director, Operations, Engineer: Completions, Reservoir, Drilling, Stimulations 1YES! Register the following delegate for S ymposium Reducing Costs and Increasing Production in Unconventional Resources using the Latest Technology, Techniques and Real World Case Studies REGISTRATION FORM SHALE OIL & GAS SYMPOSIUM FEE PER DELEGATE Register & Pay by December 31, 2013 Register & Pay after December 31, 2013 Conference (on site) $2095 $2295 Conference + 1 Workshop: A or B or C $ $595 = $2690 $ $595 = $2890 ELITEPASS*: Conference + Two Workshops: A & B or C $ $595 + $395= $3085 $ $595 + $395= $3285 Live Webcast (Program Only) $1595 PLEASE ADD 5% GST TO ALL ORDERS All program participants will receive an online link to access the program materials as part of their registration fee Please add a copy of the *Program Proceedings BINDER or CD-ROM to my order for $295 + $22.95 (S+H) + applicable taxes *Program Proceedings are published and shipped 4 weeks from the program I cannot attend but would like information on purchasing a copy of the Program Proceedings *ELITEPASS is recommended for maximum learning and networking value. 2CONTACT DETAILS NAME POSITION ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY PROVINCE POSTAL CODE TELEPHONE FAX TYPE OF BUSINESS NO. OF EMPLOYEES APPROVING MANAGER POSITION 3 PAYMENT Please charge my VISA MasterCard AMEX DISCOVER CARD NUMBER EXP. DATE CARDHOLDER I have enclosed my cheque for $ including applicable taxes made payable to The Canadian Institute (GST No RT0001 ) Wire Transfer ($CAD) Please quote the name of the attendee(s) and the program code 497W14 as a reference. Beneficiary: The Canadian Institute Bank Name: HSBC / Account #: Address: 150 Bloor St, Suite M100, Toronto, ON Swift Code: HKBCCATT / Branch #: Top Reasons to Attend Gain insight into the opportunities and challenges facing shale exploration not only in North America but in Europe, Australia, Asia and South America Learn how to optimize operations through first-hand case studies from international experts Examine proactive strategies for attracting reliable foreign investment Explore the latest techniques for effective frac water recycling, treatment and disposal Network with your peers, discuss common challenges and share experiences face-to-face 5 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER Phone: or Fax: ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS or CustomerService@CanadianInstitute.com Mail: The Canadian Institute 1329 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2C4 Online: PROGRAM CODE: 497W14-CAL VENUE: Calgary Marriott Downtown ADDRESS: 110 9th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB TEL.: ; Hotel Reservations A limited number of rooms have been set aside for conference registrants at the Calgary Marriott Downtown. The guest room block will be available until Thursday, December 19th OR until the room block is full, whichever comes first, so please make reservations as soon as possible. Rates start at $ for a single/double occupancy. For reservations, please visit For additional assistance, please call and reference the Shale Oil and Gas Symposium conference when speaking to reservations. Registration Fee The fee includes the program, all program materials, coffee breaks and lunches. Payment Policy Payment must be received in full by the program date to ensure admittance. All discounts will be applied to the Program Only fee (excluding add-ons), cannot be combined with any other offer, and must be paid in full at time of order. Group discounts available to 4 or more individuals employed by the same organization, who register at the same time. For more information on group rates, please call Cancellation and Refund Policy You must notify us by at least 48 hrs in advance if you wish to send a substitute participant. Delegates may not share a pass between multiple attendees without prior authorization. If you are unable to find a substitute, please notify The Canadian Institute in writing no later than 10 days prior to the program date and a credit voucher will be issued to you for the full amount paid. Credit Vouchers are valid for 1 year and are redeemable against any other program by The Canadian Institute. If you prefer, you may request a refund of fees paid less a 25% service charge. No credits or refunds will be given for cancellations received after 10 days prior to the program date. The Canadian Institute reserves the right to cancel any program it deems necessary and will, in such event, make a full refund of any registration fee, but will not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. No liability is assumed by The Canadian Institute for changes in program date, content, speakers or venue. CALL FOR GROUP OR SPECIAL INDUSTRY PRICING OPTIONS