Industry Papers

A collection of technical papers and whitepapers authored or co-authored by PrePad team members, showcasing proven insights and solutions for the energy industry

Cost and Time Drivers when Varying Stage Length and Operating Conditions

Brandon Eidson, PhD Co-Founder & President, PrePad
A paper presented at the NSI Technologies Wed(NSI)day Live Topics: November 2023
November 15, 2023

Simulation-Driven Operational Value Optimization Within Design Constraints (SPE 223568).

Jacob Lutey Completions Execution Engineer Devon Energy, Adele Christensen Completion Design Engineer Devon Energy, Brand Eidson, PhD CPO PrePad, Sean Hervo CEO PrePad, Finlay Mackon Sr. Technical Consultant PrePad
This case study explores how dynamic stage lengths can be applied at execution pace to unlock new levels of operational efficiency
February 4, 2025

An Interdisciplinary Economic Appraisal of Plug-and-Perf vs. Single-Point Entry Completions Using Simulation.

Brandon Eidson, PhD Co-Founder & President, PrePad
A paper presented at the NSI Technologies Wed(NSI)day Live Topics: October 2024
October 23, 2024

An Interdisciplinary Economic Appraisal of Plug-and-Perf (PnP) Versus Single-Point Entry Completions (SPE) Systems Using Simulation

Brandon Eidson PhD, Sean Hervo P. Eng, MBA, Crystal Theodore P. Eng Shell Canada Limited, Ryan Carduner P.Eng Shell Canada Limited, Jeffrey MacDonald P.Eng Shell Canada Limited
A Paper presented at the 2024 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition
February 6, 2024