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Conference Paper
Jun 2026
Acoustically Derived Perforation Efficiency and Near Field Conductivity Using High-Resolution Surface Pressure Analysis in Geothermal Applications
The scope includes pre- and post-stimulation measurements to track changes in near-wellbore impedance during geothermal injection.
Scott Gabel, Muhammad Khan, Saeed Rahimi-Aghdam, Seismos Inc.
Paper Number -
URTeC: 4495197
URTeC 2026
Conference Paper
Jun 2026
Closed-Loop Hydraulic Fracturing Optimization Using Real-Time Surface Measurements and Automated Control Systems
High-frequency surface-pressure technology and temporal calculations now quantify pipe friction, perforation friction, perforation efficiency, Uniformity Index (UI), and effective hydraulic horsepower (HHP) in real time.
Jeffrey Conaway, Christian Parra, Coleman Skinner, Muhamad Khan, Kinleigh Fatheree, Seismos Inc., ProFrac.
Paper Number -
URTeC: 4495082
URTeC 2026
Conference Paper
Jun 2026
Utilizing Acoustic Pipe and Perf Friction Measurements for Completion Design Optimization in the Vaca Muerta Basin
This paper presents workflows that incorporate live surface-based measurements of pipe friction, perforation friction and cluster distribution, to enable informed decision-making for improving completion strategies both in performance and economics.
Juan de la Garza, Muhammad Khan, Rusty Holland, Marcelo D. Pellicer, Julio Cesar Baratcabal, Seismos, Inc., Pan American Energy.
Paper Number -
URTeC: 4494390
URTeC 2026
Conference Paper
Jun 2026
Correlation of Acoustically Derived Perforation Efficiency to Early-Time Oil Production and Relevance to Real-Time Completion Optimization
This study evaluates these relationships using production regression, perforation efficiency forecasting, and SHAP-based completion diagnostics derived from acoustic friction analysis.
Michael Schult, Scott Gabel, Mohammad Aghababa, Adam Majer, Muhammad Khan, Michael Mullett, Jared Klostermann, Diamondback Energy, Seismos, Inc, ArtMapAI.
Paper Number -
URTeC: 4494923
URTeC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
The Effect of Cluster Uniformity Index on Production: A Look at 200 Wells in the Williston Basin
This paper analyzes data from over 200 Williston Basin wells to demonstrate a strong positive correlation between acoustically derived cluster Uniformity Index (UI) and early-time well production.
Kinleigh Fatheree and Saeed Aghdam, Seismos, Inc
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SPE-230663-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Employing Live Subsurface Measurements to Support Supervised and Autonomous Intelligent Decision-Making While Fracturing
This paper introduces a real-time workflow using acoustic friction analysis to dynamically optimize hydraulic fracturing treatments by reallocating volumes and adjusting parameters based on live subsurface feedback.
Kinleigh Fatheree, Saeed Aghdam, and Jeffrey Conaway, Seismos, Inc
Paper Number -
SPE-230647-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Comparing Wellbore Fluid Friction Impact of Friction Reducers, Casing Types, and Operating Area Using Direct Measurements of Pipe Friction
This paper evaluates the impact of casing diameters, friction reducer types, and regional water quality on wellbore fluid friction utilizing direct measurements from acoustic friction analysis.
N. Bilal, Seismos, Austin, Texas, USA
Paper Number -
SPE-230646-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Feb 2026
Are We Breaking New Rock - Unique Way to Diagnose Refracs Success
This paper presents an acoustic friction analysis method to diagnose the success of refracturing treatments by determining whether new rock is being stimulated.
Muhammad Khan, Seismos, Austin, TX, USA; Alex Mayhew, Discovery Natural Resources, Denver, CO, USA;Ibrahim Abou-Sayed, Seismos, Austin, TX, USA
Paper Number -
SPE-230645-MS
HFTC 2026
Conference Paper
Sep 2025
Maximizing Hydraulic Fracturing Performance and Reducing Emissions Through Acoustic Friction Analysis
This paper explores how acoustically measured perforation friction and efficiency can be utilized to optimize hydraulic fracturing operations and reduce environmental emissions.
J. Kroschel, B. Seely, K. Fatheree, M. Khan, and N. Crawford
Paper Number -
SPE-223531-MS
HFTC 2025
Conference Paper
Jun 2025
Using Real-Time Acoustic Friction Analysis for Completions Design Evaluation
This paper demonstrates the use of real-time acoustic friction analysis to evaluate different completion designs and assess the impact of perforation orientation on fracture initiation.
Riley McFall , Juan De La Garza , Muhammad Khan, Sage Butte Energy, LLC, Denver, CO, United States. Seismos, Austin, TX, United States.
Paper Number -
URTeC: 4264923
URTeC 2025
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