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New Multi-chamber Valve Saves Time, Improves Safetyon Midcontinent Unconventional Well

AADE-19-NTCE-012Jake Huchton, Chaparral Energy and Austin Johnson, Downing Wellhead Equipment, LLC Abstract The paper presents the early field application of a new multi-chamber frac valve, placed between the frac head and lubricator, to improve the efficiency and safety of plug and perforate completions. On two Midcontinent wells, the valve enabled continuous frac operations and wireline […]

Automated Completion Surface System: The Path to Fracturing 24/7

SPE-213101-MS Tim Marvel, SEF Energy; Austin Johnson, Downing; Phillip Douget and Michael Mast, Blue Ox Resources; John, Dyer and Jordan Kuehn, SEF Energy; Brian Wiesner, Downing Abstract Primary barriers to fracturing the reservoir 24/7 have been identified as 1) the time between stages (thisincludes transition time and pressure tests), 2) downtime associated with gate valve […]

Unpacking the Myths: Continuous Pumping is Not Continuous Fracturing

AADE-25-NTCE-033Tim Marvel and Jose Padilla, SEF Energy/Downing Abstract Since the introduction of the continuous pumping (CP) concept in 2020, automation and operational capabilities have significantly advanced, driven by refined algorithmic control cycles and minimized inefficiencies. These developments have enabled uninterrupted 24/7 hydraulic fracturing operations, establishing a new benchmark in completions efficiency. However, the term “continuous […]

Unpacking the Myths: Continuous Pumping is Not Continuous Fracturing

AADE-25-NTCE-033Tim Marvel and Jose Padilla, SEF Energy/Downing Abstract Since the introduction of the continuous pumping (CP) concept in 2020, automation and operational capabilities have significantly advanced, driven by refined algorithmic control cycles and minimized inefficiencies. These developments have enabled uninterrupted 24/7 hydraulic fracturing operations, establishing a new benchmark in completions efficiency. However, the term “continuous […]

NEW MULTI-CHAMBER VALVE SAVES TIME, IMPROVES SAFETY ON MIDCONTINENT UNCONVENTIONAL WELL

AADE Technical Conference | AADE-19-NTCE-012 | April 2019 Jake Huchton, Chaparral Energy and Austin Johnson, Downing Wellhead Equipment, LLC AADE Technical Conference | AADE-19-NTCE-012 | April 2019 ABSTRACT The paper presents the early field application of a new multi-chamber frac valve, placed between the frac head and lubricator, to improve the efficiency and safety of […]

Unlocking the Myths: Continuous Pumping is Not Continuous Fracturing

AADE National Tech Conference and Exhibition | AADE-25-NTCE-033 | April 2025 Tim Marvel, Jose Padilla ABSTRACT Since the introduction of the continuous pumping concept in 2020, automation and operational capabilities have steadily improved with refined algorithmic control cycles and minimized inefficiencies. These advances have enabled uninterrupted 24/7 hydraulic fracturing operations, establishing a new standard in […]

Unlocking the Myths: Continuous Pumping is Not Continuous Fracturing

Tim Marvel, Jose Padilla AADE National Tech Conference and Exhibition | AADE-25-NTCE-033 | April 2025 ABSTRACT Since the introduction of the continuous pumping concept in 2020, automation and operational capabilities have steadily improved with refined algorithmic control cycles and minimized inefficiencies. These advances have enabled uninterrupted 24/7 hydraulic fracturing operations, establishing a new standard in […]

Automated completion surface system: The path to fracturing 24/7

WORLD OIL | MAY 2023 https://worldoil.com/magazine/2023/may-2023/special-focus-well-completion-technology/automated-completion-surface-system-the-path-to-fracturing-24-7 Tim Marvel, Austin Johnson, Phillip Douget, Michael Mast, John Dyer, Jordan Kuehn, Brian Wiesner By identifying the numerous barriers obstructing 24/7 reservoir fracturing, a newly developed system utilizes advanced processes and technologies. The system has led to gains in operational efficiency, consistency and safety, enabling operators to fracture a […]

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