Utica Shale Play Book Study and Research Consortium Formation
Explore the journey to understanding the geologic play book for Utica Shale exploration, from determining industry interest to forming a research consortium with key stakeholders and sponsors. Learn about the steps taken, workshops held, and collaborative efforts in this comprehensive study.
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THE UTICA SHALE PLAY BOOK STUDY PTTC-EFD Workshop Canonsburg, PA July 14, 2015
The Journey to the Geologic Play Book for Utica Shale Exploration
Step 1: Determine AONGRC Interest Polled the members; response was positive Proceed with research plan, but first Needed a strategy to determine level of industry interest, if any
Step 2: Host a Utica Shale Workshop Taking a Deeper Look: Geology & Potential of the Upper Ordovician Utica Shale June 21, 2011; New Philadelphia, OH Unexpectedly high interest; more than 250 pre-registered Needed to move to another room; turn some away
Step 3: Write a Research Plan Began immediately after June workshop All participated, but Taury Smith and the OGS led the way 9 tasks, multiple subtasks; designated team leads Completed in time to prepare for next step
Step 4: Stakeholders Meeting By invitation only, September 13, NRCCE Used the registration list from June, plus companies who already were active Invited 30 companies; 40 individuals from 17, plus 9 research team organizations Research plan in a.m., membership agreement and fee followed free lunch
Step 5: Creating the Utica Shale Research consortium Modified the research plan, incorporating input from Stakeholders Wrote a membership agreement; fee based on total estimated cost and confirmed membership by given date Distributed to potential partners; received and incorporated numerous comments Final document by April 12 signed by all
Our Sponsors: Thanks go to Anadarko Chevron CNX ConocoPhillips Devon EnerVest EOG EQT Hess NETL-SCNGO Range Seneca Shell Southwestern Tracker Resources WVU RC
AONGRCs Research Team Kentucky Geological Survey DOE-NETL Ohio Geological Survey Pennsylvania Geological Survey Smith Stratigraphic LLC US Geological Survey Washington University West Virginia Geological Survey
Step 6: Creating the Play Book Began April 1, 2012 after all contracts were in place with research team Originally 2 years; extended to June 30, 2014; 1-year confidentiality followed Resource assessment continued during this period Held 2-day Consortium meetings every 6 months for updates & input
Step 7: Public Release - Today To find the play book, go to: www.aongrc.nrcce.wvu.edu To access the Utica project website, go to: http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/utica Today s slides are on your thumb drive
Acknowledgements Rose Vergara Tracy Novak Jeanne Allen Kathy Jesperson & John Fekete Trina Wafle Kris Carter & her interns And all of you for attending Let s get started!
