Shale Gas

Shale gas developments have experienced explosive growth in recent years and have become an increasingly important source of natural gas in the United States. Netherland Sewell has developed its expertise over the past decade by working with numerous clients, from the early exploration phase through the development phase, who are active in all major shale gas plays. We understand the technological and economic drivers behind this growth, the complexities unique to each play, and the uncertainties in estimating producible volumes. Our team can lend their judgment and expertise, based on thousands of hours of relevant experience, to any evaluation.

We have been involved in projects ranging from the early development of Antrim Shale to the more recent developments in the Barnett, Fayetteville, and Woodford to the exciting new opportunities such as Haynesville, Marcellus, Montney, Mancos, and Utica. Our insights are delivered on the lease, local, and regional levels. NSAI maintains a regional mapping system and a public production database system for several of the major shale plays, and has developed type curves grouped by area, operator, and completion type.

Our team will work with you to quantify your reserves and resources, optimize your development strategies, and identify your expansion opportunities. And, when it comes to financing or acquisition and divestiture activity, you can trust that an evaluation by NSAI will be highly respected by the industry and financial community.

To talk to one of our Shale Gas experts please call either Patrick Lissonnet or Bill Knights in our Dallas office at 214.969.5401, or click here for an on-line option.

Click here for the PDF version of our Shale Gas brochure.

Our scope of work generally includes:

• Performance assessments of historical production including primary completion and refrac evaluations, drainage studies, and estimation of recovery for offset producers
• Comprehensive geologic and petrophysical assessment of the shale including identification of competent frac barriers and additional conventional pay zones
• Geologic support for prospect development and mineral acquisition
• Interpretation of seismic data to identify presence of karsting and faulting
• Recommendations for acquiring core data and laboratory testing procedures as well as interpretation of total organic carbon (TOC) and isotherm data
• Independent reserve and resource assessments, including economics
• Vertical and horizontal well drilling and completion design including stimulation and flowback procedures
• Design of development programs intended to maximize reserve base and asset value

Our clients range from small independent operators to major international oil companies, as shown in a partial list below:

Below is a list of selected shale gas experience by area:

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