Was a good PPt. Interesting to see the check list in the...

Was a good PPt. Interesting to see the check list in the summary.

 Many variables impact productivity of source-reservoired oil and gas
o Organic geochemistry
o Thermal and tectonic history
o Petrophysics
o Geomechanics
o Drilling and completion practices

 Development of North Slope shale oil will likely depend on
o Successful exploration drilling, data gathering to establish geological favorability
o Successful production pilot project(s)
o Lowering drilling and operating costs
o All-season roads for year-round surface access to new areas
o More hydraulic frac crews
o Sufficient water supplies for frac make-up fluid
o Factual understanding and operator transparency regarding frac practices

These methods use a *#$@load of water and sand!! A very cost intensive process. These upcoming results are going to have to be as good (spectacular) as the preceding.