Published Studies and Applications

Subsurface Dynamics Powers Canada’s Longest Well: Real-Time Frac Monitoring Success

Subsurface Dynamics was proud to support the completions program using our RTFO Real-Time Frac Monitoring & Optimization platform and our Integrated Risk Assessment Workflow, delivering:

Subsurface Dynamics Recognized as Industry Leader in Digital Hydraulic Fracturing Technologies

We're proud to share that Subsurface Dynamics has been recognized as one of the leading 3rd-party software providers in the 2025 Kimberlite Hydraulic Fracturing Report. This industry recognition highlights our commitment to advancing digital technologies in hydraulic fracturing operations.

Optimizing Field Development in Unconventional Reservoirs: A Hybrid Workflow for Integrating Early-Time and Long-Term Data

Subsurface Dynamics, in collaboration with Chris Clarkson from the University of Calgary, presented a paper at the 2025 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference, February 6-8, The Woodlands, Texas. The paper, “New Hybrid Workflow for Field Development Planning and Execution: Early Time Fracs vs Long Term Production,” describes an enhanced hybrid workflow for unconventional field development.

FBA Rapid Diagnostics and Rapid Lookbacks in the Permian Basin

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with performing a comparison of frac efficacy and reservoir quality on two Permian Basin wells.

New Advancements in Flowback Analysis for Rapid Diagnostics and Integrated Hydraulic Fracture Optimization at SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference

We had a great time presenting our collaborative paper with Whitecap Resources at the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition in The Woodlands, Texas, February 6-8, 2024. There was a great turnout for our presentatio

The Ultimate Guide to Oil Production Forecasting: Methods and Analysis

Diving into the fascinating world of oil production forecasting can feel like embarking on an adventurous voyage teeming with equations, variables, uncertainties, and voluminous data. But fear not! With our Ultimate Guide to Oil Production

Using FBA to Estimate SRV Overlap and Well Interference to Drive Well Spacing Decisions

Flowback analysis (FBA) has typically been applied on a single-well basis to rapidly diagnose stimulation efficacy shortly after finishing pumping to close the diagnostic gap that exists in the early well life. Recently we have extended ou

Reservoir Characterization: An Essential Guide for Oil and Gas Exploration

Mastering reservoir characterization is not just an advantage in the world of oil and gas exploration; it’s a necessity. This compelling process has the power to illuminate what lies beneath the Earth’s surface, providing crucial insights r

Rapid Diagnostics and Rapid Lookbacks in the Duvernay Formation

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with identifying the critical performance drivers on a series of offsetting Duvernay wells showing dramatically different productivity over the first 18 months of production.

SPE L&L: Fracture Diagnostic Revolution: Quantitative Flowback Analysis (FBA)

A Reservoir Characterization Revolution: Quantitative Flowback Analysis (FBA) Part 4: Maximizing Value from Your Flowback Analysis

In the first three parts of this series, the flowback analysis value proposition, an established method for analyzing flowback data was reviewed and several case studies were presented. The final segment of the series will present guideline

CO2 EOR and Sequestration for a Western Canadian Tight Oil Reservoir

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with assessing the feasibility of multiple EOR schemes (Waterflood, CO2 flood, and Water Alternating Gas - WAG) for a hydraulically fractured tight-oil reservoir in Western Canada.

Field Optimization Study for an International Tight Sand Reservoir

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with developing a field development and optimization program including location of future development wells and selection of perforated intervals. This study included integration of all geophysical, geologic

Pressure Sink Mitigation

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining the optimal Pressure Sink Mitigation (PSM) strategy and its impact on fracture growth in a depleted reservoir.

Well Spacing Optimization: Maximizing Productivity in the Oil and Gas Industry

Unlocking maximum productivity in the oil and gas industry hinges upon making savvy decisions - a significant part of which is well spacing optimization. This integral part of the system, often overlooked like a forgotten spot on a map, can

Field Development & EOR Optimization for a South American Field

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining the optimal future field development plan for the field including the drilling of additional wells and EOR schemes.

SPE Montney Workshop/CSUR Talk: Parent/Child Well Completion Optimization in the Presence of Depletion

Can we model and predict pressure depletion and its effect on child well performance with any level of confidence?

On-Demand Recording: Smart Shut-In Technology

We’ve posted the webinar recording, “Smart Shut-in Technology”, presented by Ikon Science and Subsurface Dynamics, to our website for easy viewing.

Fracture Modelling with Pressure Depletion

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with optimizing hydraulic fracture design using an existing fracture model. This study included geomechanical rock properties estimation, reservoir simulation, and fracture modelling design.

Well Spacing & Waterflood Strategy Optimization

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining the optimal horizontal well spacing and waterflood scenario for an undisclosed pool in the Montney Formation in Alberta. The operator had considered reducing well spacing and was looking to e

EOR Strategy Optimization with Multilateral Multi-Stage Completion

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining the optimal water injector location(s) and injection rate waterflood scenario for an undisclosed pool in the conventional formation in Alberta containing horizontal multi-fractured wells. The

Well Placement and Optimization of SAGD Recovery Process

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining the optimal horizontal well pair location in the McMurray heavy oil formation for SAGD recovery. Two key challenges were to avoid natural faults in the area and ensure efficient steam chamber

Reservoir Uncertainty Analysis & Error Quantification

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with assessing and determining the impact of measurement uncertainty and errors present in a constructed dynamic model due to deficient quality data measurements and errors embedded in measurement techniques.

Full Field Development Study in a Tight Unconventional Reservoir

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with developing a full field development program for an international tight carbonate field. This study included the integration of all geophysical, geological, and engineering data. Based on this work, opti

Production Data Analytics

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with determining completion properties including half lengths and stimulated reservoir volumes in the Viking Formation in Alberta. In addition, type well curves were created for future drills. The operator wa

Geomechanics and Pore-Pressure Prediction

Subsurface Dynamics was tasked with performing pore pressure and fracture gradient analysis prior to upcoming drilling and completion programs. This study included geomechanical rock properties estimation, prediction of formation pore and f