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THE LARGEST SHALE EVENT OF 2024

May 15-17, 2024 | Fort Worth, TX | Fort Worth Convention Center

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SUPER DUG 2024

SUPER DUG’s focus is energy production in the shale plays of the U.S. including
the Permian, Eagle Ford, Midcontinent, Bakken and the Rockies. Last year’s
launch of SUPER DUG was a huge success and 2024 will be even bigger. With an
expected attendance of over 2,000+ industry professionals, over 130 exhibitors
and 10+ hours of networking activities, SUPER DUG will provide the unique
opportunity to connect with key decision-makers from public and private
producers, midstream operators, and leading service and technology providers.
And we’re pleased to announce that our keynote speaker will be former Senior
Advisor to President George W. Bush and iconic political strategist, Karl Rove!
Join us at Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas on May
15-17, 2024.

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THE LARGEST SHALE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

The oil and gas (O&G) industry earned record profits in 2023, providing needed
cash flow to fund their strategies in 2024. And while upstream O&G companies
recognize geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in the year ahead, they’ve
also been given a clear mandate to secure supply in the short term while
transitioning to cleaner energy.

2000+

Industry Professionals

55+

Industry Speakers

130

Exhibitors

10+ HRS

Networking Activities


AGENDA

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 * Day One
 * Day Two
 * Day Three
 * Pre-Show AI Workshop
 * Pre-Show Water Mgmt. Workshop

Day One Wednesday, May 15th

 

7:30 - 8:30 AM


REGISTRATION OPENS & BREAKFAST ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR

 SPONSORED BY:


8:30 - 8:45 AM

Introduction and welcoming remarks

8:45 - 9:15 AM


OPENING KEYNOTE: OPERATOR SPOTLIGHT - DIAMONDBACK ENERGY

Diamondback Energy is one of the leading independent oil producers in the U.S.,
with top-tier Permian acreage in the Midland, Delaware and Central Basin. Last
year, Diamondback produced 263,000 bbl/d, with 2024 full-year guidance projected
at 275,000 bbl/d. In February, Diamondback announced a $26 billion merger with
Endeavor Resources. The deal brings Diamondback’s net acreage in the Permian to
838,000 with combined production to potentially reach 816,000 bbl/d. In this
operator spotlight, you’ll hear more about:

 * Shale consolidation trends and impact on the future of the industry
 * Report card and investor feedback on the post-COVID shale business model
 * U.S. oil and gas production's role in the global supply demand picture, today
   and in the future
 * Productivity trends and recent developments on resource expansion in the
   Permian Basin

SPEAKER:
Kaes Van't Hof, President and CFO Diamondback Energy

PRESENTING SPONSOR:



9:15 - 9:40 AM


MARKET OVERVIEW

The shale industry is maturing, and consolidation is impacting every corner of
unconventional oil and gas production. But the need for reliable, secure energy
is as great as ever. Bottom line: The world needs oil and gas, and it will need
oil and gas for the foreseeable future and beyond. The country’s unconventional
basins will continue to play the biggest role on the world’s energy stage. In
this analysis, you’ll hear more about:

 * The role of the Permian Basin amid pressures from OPEC+ and Russia

 * Production forecasts and the role of the Bakken, Rockies, Midcontinent and
   Eagle Ford basins

 * The role of oil and natural gas in the energy transition

 * The continued need to make U.S. energy more accessible, reliable and
   environmentally friendly

SPEAKER:
J. Marshall Adkins, Senior Managing Director, Head of Energy Investment Banking,
Raymond James

9:40 - 10:05 AM


STRATEGIC CLARITY, CONVICTION AND EXECUTION: CONOCOPHILLIPS

With major focus areas in all four of the core Lower 48 basins – the Delaware
and Midland Basins, the Eagle Ford and Bakken – ConocoPhillips is one of the
largest unconventional producers, delivering record Lower 48 production of 1,067
mboed/d in 2023. Paired with its other global assets and robust commercial
business, the company has a deep, durable and diverse portfolio. In this
operator session, you’ll hear more about:·       

 * ConocoPhillips’ strategic clarity, conviction and disciplined execution
   across the Lower 48 and beyond

 * The role LNG will play in the global energy mix

 * Insights into managing GHG emissions

SPEAKER:
Nick McKenna, Vice President, Midland Basin, ConocoPhillips

10:05 - 10:30 AM


MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

SPONSORED BY:



10:30 - 10:55 AM


OPERATOR SPOTLIGHT: BPX 

SPEAKER:
Clark Edwards, Vice President of Development, BPX

10:55 - 11:35 AM


OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTING IN OIL AND GAS

A thought leader from one of the country’s top energy private investment
companies shares his views on the future of U.S. shale, the most interesting
investment opportunities today and how the industry might finance those
opportunities.

SPEAKER:
Wil Van Loh, CEO, Quantum Energy Partners

PRESENTING SPONSOR:



11:35 - NOON


OPTIMIZING FOR CAPITAL EFFICIENCY AND INVENTORY: DEVON ENERGY'S DELAWARE BASIN
STRATEGIES

Devon Energy has one of the premier multi-basin portfolios among U.S. energy
producers, with top tier acreage in the Williston Basin, Powder River Basin,
Anadarko Basin, Eagle Ford, all underpinned by its Delaware Basin position.
There, Devon produces approximately 433,000 boe/d, and more than 60% of Devon’s
2024 capex will be allocated to the Delaware Basin. In this operator session,
you will hear more about:

 * Devon’s development plans for the Delaware Basin in 2024

 * Insights into how Devon balances its focus on project-level capital
   efficiency with efforts to maximize net present value

 * Perspectives on inventory depth and resource opportunities

 * Devon’s plans to strategically manage infrastructure-related risks in the
   Delaware Basin

SPEAKER:
John Raines, Vice President, Delaware Basin Business Unit, Devon Energy

NOON - 1:30 PM


NETWORKING LUNCHEON

1:30 - 2:00 PM


OPERATOR SPOTLIGHT: CONTINENTAL RESOURCES 

SPEAKER:
Aaron Chang, Vice President, Anadarko Basin, Continental Resources

2:00 - 2:30 PM


INSIGHTS FROM THE INVESTORS: FOLLOWING THE MONEY

Capital is returning to the oil sector. In this discussion, learn from a
private-equity investor and a public-securities analyst about:

 * What an investable E&P, OFS and midstream business model looks like today.
 * What weight is given to a prospective investment's environmental score.
 * What operators should highlight when attracting investors.
 * The impact of consolidation. Where are the next-gen startup E&Ps?

MODERATOR:
Jay Young, Founder and CEO King Operating Corporation

SPEAKER:
David Deckelbaum, Managing Director, Energy Transition and Sustainability, Cowen
Paul Lee, Operating Partner, Tailwater Capital

2:30 - 3:00 PM


MIDSTREAM MASTERCLASS: A RAPIDLY EVOLVING MARKET AIMS TO MEET INCREASED SUPPLY

Demand for oil and gas is only expected to grow, and— with several LNG projects
poised to come online in the next few years—expected to grow rapidly. The
midstream market is working to keep up with supply and demand dynamics, but
merger, acquisitions and regulations are changing the playing field. This
discussion panel will focus on:

 * The latest in M&A and the impact of recent deals on takeaway capacity,
   particularly in the Permian Basin
 * Oil and natural gas accessibility in other markets: West Coast, Mexico and
   the Eastern Seaboard
 * What’s on the horizon? The status of new pipeline projects and how they may
   affect takeaway dynamics

SPEAKERS:
Gregory Davis, Partner, EIV Capital
Brad Iles, CEO, Brazos Midstream
Drew Ward, Partner & Chief Commercial Officer, Pinnacle Midstream II

PRESENTING SPONSOR:



3:00 - 3:30 PM


NETWORKING BREAK

 SPONSORED BY:


 

 EXHIBITOR DEMO BY:


3:30 - 4:10 PM


THE IMPACT OF M&A: THE FUTURE OF THE U.S. ENERGY IN THE ERA OF CONSOLIDATION

The flurry of major deals in the second half of 2023—supermajors spending in
excess of $125 billion in acquisitions—shook the landscape of the U.S. energy
industry. Consolidation has long been on the horizon, but where do we go from
here? In this key session, you’ll hear more about:

 * What’s left on the market for Tier 1 acreage
 * Who are the buyers, and who are the sellers
 * The impacts of consolidation on the industry at large
 * Investor perspectives on industry consolidation

SPEAKER:
Joe Foran, Chairman of the Board, CEO, Matador Resources
Steve Gill, Co-Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital Markets, Vinson &
Elkins
Austin Harbour, Managing Director, Energy & Power, Piper Sandler
Andrew Rapp, Partner and COO, Petrie Partners

PRESENTING SPONSOR:



4:10 - 4:35 PM


A MACRO PERSPECTIVE: EMISSIONS REGULATIONS AND THE EFFECTS OF CONSOLIDATION

In December, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules governing
methane emissions from oil and gas sites across the country, with the aim to
prevent 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. The regulation is likely
to have a significant impact on any company operating in the oil and gas
industry in the U.S. Meanwhile, low natural gas prices and rapid consolidation
are impacting service pricing. This macro analysis of key industry trends will
cover:

 * The proposed methane tax and the impact on the industry’s license to operate

 * How funds from the Inflation Reduction Act will arm small independent
   producers with training and funds to reduce emissions

 * The effect of permitting delays on infrastructure build-out and natural gas
   pricing

 * The impact of consolidation on drilling activity and service pricing

SPEAKER:
Steve Pruett, Chairman, IPAA and CEO, Elevation Resources

4:35 - 5:00 PM


SPECIAL ADDRESS: GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES & GLOBAL TERRORISM RISK
SESSION OPEN TO ALL SUPER DUG CONFERENCE & EXPO ATTENDEES

One of the country’s most respected national security experts, Michael Morell,
is the former deputy director and acting director of the Central Intelligence
Agency and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Great War of Our
Time: The CIA’s Fight Against Terrorism from Al-Qaeda to ISIS.

He is the only official who was with both President Bush on September 11th and
President Obama on May 1st, when Osama Bin Laden was brought to justice during a
raid that Morell had been integral in planning. Morell shares insights on
current threats and the geopolitical challenges that keep one of the nation’s
most legendary CIA leaders awake at night while navigating the complex web of
U.S. politics and energy security.

SPEAKER:
Michael Morell, Former Deputy and Acting Director of the CIA and Best Selling
Author

5:00 - 6:00 PM


RECEPTION ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR  

Day Two Thursday, May 16th

 

7:00 - 8:00 AM


REGISTRATION OPENS & BREAKFAST ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR

 SPONSORED BY:


8:00 - 8:15 AM

Introduction and welcoming remarks

8:15 - 8:40 AM


OPERATOR SESSION TO BE ANNOUNCED

8:40 - 9:05 AM


EXPANDING THE UINTA: XCL RESOURCES

An EnCap Investments portfolio company, and an evolution of Rice Energy, XCL
Resources focuses on cube development of the Uinta Basin from 45,000 net acres.
In this operator session, you’ll hear more about:

 * Updates on new production benches with increased density 
 * Results of 3-mile lateral wells
 * Cost competitiveness versus the Permian Basin
 * Expanding crude oil markets outside of Utah

SPEAKER:
Blake McKenna, President and COO, XCL Resources

9:05 - 9:30 AM


A DEEP DIVE INTO THE DELAWARE BASIN: FRANKLIN MOUNTAIN ENERGY MAKES ITS MARK IN
NEW MEXICO

Franklin Mountain Energy is a Permian pure-play private, with over 30,000 net
acres in Lea County, New Mexico. The company was formed in 2018 through a series
of transactions in southeastern New Mexico and today is one of the largest
private operators in the Delaware Basin. Since its inception, Franklin Mountain
has drilled more than 130 wells and produces on average 50,000 boe/d. Some of
the insights from this operator session will include:

 * The unique history and creation of Franklin Mountain       
 * Insight into how non-traditional capital formation has driven operational
   success and excellence in execution   
 * Discussion on Franklin Mountain’s execution strategy and philosophy
 * The company’s view on the current Permian landscape

SPEAKER:
Audrey Robertson, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Finance, Franklin
Mountain Energy

9:30 - 9:55 AM


SHALE 4.0: ANALYST PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEW ERA OF CONSOLIDATION

This new era of unconventional oil and gas development has seen record-breaking
M&A and rapid consolidation. Meanwhile, producers are generating free cash flow
and returns for investors. But after several megadeals, where will E&Ps turn to
next? In this session from a leading market analyst, you’ll hear more about::

 * After several megadeals, where will E&Ps turn to next for consolidation?
 * What valuation multiples reveal about the types of deals in the market
 * How shareholder sentiment changes have influenced operator strategy
 * The impact of consolidation on Lower 48 output in the years to come

SPEAKER:
Matthew Bernstein, Senior Analyst, Rystad Energy

9:55 - 10:20 AM


MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

 SPONSORED BY:



10:20 - 10:45 AM


PERSPECTIVES FROM AN M&A AND INVESTMENT LEADER 

SPEAKER:
Stephen Trauber, Managing Director, Chairman and Global Head of Energy and Clean
Technology, Moelis

10:45 - 11:10 AM


PERSPECTIVE ON POLICY: AN OUTLOOK ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS OF NATURAL RESOURCES

In 2023, the U.S. became the largest energy producer of any country in history.
But with shifting policies and the emergence of new regulations, how does the
U.S. retain that claim? In this roundtable discussion, policy experts will
discuss:

 * Potential emerging regulations and how to be prepared
 * What regulations might be necessary to ensure market fairness and stability
 * Perspectives on regulations of new energies and new emerging markets
 * An analysis of supply and demand and the energy security landscape

SPEAKER:
James Dolphin, Partner, Environmental, Kirkland & Ellis

11:10 - 11:40 AM


THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS AND MARKET VALUATIONS

MODERATOR:
James Wicklund, Managing Director, Parks Paton, Hoepft & Brown (PPHB) 

SPEAKERS:
Michael Bodino, Managing Director, Texas Capital
Russell Weinberg, Managing Director and Founder, Energy Capital Solutions
Stuart Weinman, CEO, Total Sand Solutions

11:40 - 12:05 PM


PRIMER ON POWER GENERATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN TEXAS

SPEAKER:
Sam Siegel, Vice President, Wholesale Strategy, Vistra Corp.

12:05 - 1:25 PM


NETWORKING LUNCHEON

1:25 - 1:50 PM


INVESTOR INSIGHTS INTO UPSTREAM CONSOLIDATION AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION

Rapid consolidation has shaken up the oil and gas industry, with more deals sure
to be on the horizon. But what types of companies could be targets? Meanwhile,
producers continue to generate free cash flow and increase dividends. How are
those strategies impacting capital allocation? In this discussion with an
industry thought leader, some of the key topics will include:

 * Insight to what Kimmeridge believes is still the early days of upstream
   consolidation    
 * Perspective on producer capital allocation and the debate around special
   dividends
 * A reassessment of the role of natural gas in the energy transition and the
   implications for gas equities

MODERATOR:
David Deckelbaum, Managing Director, Energy Transition and Sustainability, Cowen

SPEAKER:
Mark Viviano, Managing Partner and Lead Portfolio Manager, Kimmeridge Energy
Engagement Partners

    1:50 - 2:20 PM 


FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION DEAL REVIEWS: INSIGHT ON THE FED'S SECOND LOOK AT MAJOR
DEALS

Recent major deals like ExxonMobil and Pioneer Natural Resources, and Chevron
and Hess, are being reviewed by the FTC. While the deals are expected to be
completed, federal oversight could have an impact on future deal-making. A panel
of experts in this session will discuss:

 * How second looks by the FTC could impact future deals
 * What might the FTC be looking at, and would could influence a possible deal
 * What types of deals might the FTC not be inclined to review
 * How to think about FTC regulations in future deal-making

SPEAKER:
Chuck Boyars, Partner, Antitrust & Competition, Kirkland & Ellis
Lande Spottswood, Partner, Vinson & Elkins

2:20 - 2:45 PM


FIREBIRD ENERGY: PERSPECTIVES FROM A PRIVATE EQUITY-BACKED PERMIAN PRODUCER

A portfolio company of Quantum Energy Partners and operating in the Midland
Basin, FireBird II was formed following the sale of FireBird Energy LLC to
Diamondback Energy for approximately $1.6 billion in November 2022. Since its
formation in April 2023, FireBird II has assembled approximately 20,000 gross
acres and is currently running 2 rigs. In this operator session, you’ll learn
more about:

 * Why FireBird II? Lessons learned from FireBird I and a new perspective for
   Version 2       
 * Update on FireBird II’s current position and activity   
 * Insight into FireBird II’s operational plans for 2024
 * Outlook on growth opportunities and potential challenges

SPEAKER:
Travis Thompson, CEO, FireBird Energy II


 

2:45 - 3:10 PM


MIDSTREAM INSIGHTS: FULL INTEGRATION IN THE DELAWARE BASIN

Formed in the merger of EagleClaw Midstream and Altus Midstream, Kinetik is the
largest publicly traded, Permian pure-play midstream company, providing natural
gas gathering, processing, and treating, oil gathering, and produced water
gathering and disposal. Kinetik’s extensive system spans across Texas and New
Mexico connecting the wellhead to the US Gulf Coast. In this session, you’ll
hear more about:

 * Kinetik’s strategy to accommodate continued growth on its system and support
   the next phase of Permian growth   
 * The impact of the Permian Highway Pipeline Expansion on the basin’s takeaway
   capacity and the need for incremental egress
 * Insights into the company’s gathering expansion in New Mexico
 * How consolidation has impacted the midstream sector

MODERATOR:
DETECHTION Technologies

SPEAKER:
Jamie Welch, President and CEO, Kinetik

FOCUSED CONTENT SPONSOR:


 

   3:10 - 3:35 PM


NETWORKING BREAK

 SPONSORED BY:


 

  EXHIBITOR DEMO BY:


3:35 - 4:00 PM


DETAILS OF PERMIAN SUCCESS STORY: PRIVATE EQUITY-BACKED DELAWARE BASIN PRODUCER
REVEALS ITS POST CONSOLIDATION PLANS

Backed by Post Oak Energy Capital, UpCurve Energy was formed in 2015. The core
team of ex-ConocoPhillips colleagues focuses on leveraging technology and
innovation to develop and operate more than 20,000 acres in the Delaware Basin.
In this session, you’ll hear from top leadership from UpCurve as they share
insight, including:    

 * A snapshot of the company’s Permian Basin acreage and perspective on M&A
 * Production plans for 2024 and beyond     
 * The company’s perspective on adopting and implementing new technologies
 * The role of private equity in today’s market landscape

SPEAKER:
Zach Fenton, CEO, UpCurve Energy 

4:00 - 4:30 PM


METHANE MITIGATION: SOLUTIONS AND INSIGHT INTO MANAGING EMISSIONS AND
UNDERSTANDING REGULATIONS

The emissions reductions landscape is rapidly evolving, with new EPA rules
regulating methane emissions being announced in December. Understanding what it
all means is critical to maintaining a social license as well as ensuring
operations meet policy requirements. In this session, you’ll hear more about:

 * Understanding where methane emissions are most likely to occur
 * Methods to reduce or eliminate methane emissions
 * Emerging technologies to know and understand
 * Making sense of the EPAs new emission regulation policy

SPEAKER:
Shankar Annamalai, Senior Vice President, Permian Geo Market and Emissions
Technologies, ChampionX
Grant Swartzwelder, President, OTA Environmental Solutions

4:30 - 5:00 PM


SPECIAL ADDRESS: AN INSIDER'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
SESSION OPEN TO ALL SUPER DUG ATTENDEES

Listen in as Karl Rove shares his unique insight into the upcoming presidential
election and its effect on global energy issues. From 2000 to 2007 Rove served
as Senior Advisor to former President George W. Bush, and from 2004 to 2007 as
Deputy Chief of Staff. Known as “The Architect” of President Bush’s 2000 and
2004 campaigns, Rove now is a frequent contributor to Fox News, writes a weekly
op-ed for The Wall Street Journal and is a New York Times bestselling author.

SPEAKER:
Karl Rove - Former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush and iconic
political strategist

5:00 - 6:00 PM
Reception on the Exhibit Floor
6:00 - 10:00 PM


OFFICIAL SUPER DUG AFTER PARTY

Join us at Billy Bob's Texas and enjoy food and drinks, then listen to live
country music featuring Kevin Fowler. Entrance to this party is included in the
Full Access pass for SUPER DUG attendees, or it can be added to the Exhibit Hall
Only pass for a nominal fee. It’s the networking party you won’t want to miss! 

PREMIER SPONSORS:







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Day Three Friday, May 17th

 

7:00 - 8:15 AM


REGISTRATION OPENS & BREAKFAST ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR

 SPONSORED BY:


8:15 - 8:30 AM

Introduction and welcoming remarks

8:30 - 8:55 AM


RIGHT-SIZING IN THE BAKKEN & THREE FORKS: LIBERTY RESOURCES

Liberty Resources operates more than 90 wells from approximately 100,000 net
acres in the Bakken and Three Forks formations in North Dakota. Liberty
Resources recently transacted on more than 100 operated well and 85,000 net
acres. In this operator session, some of the key insights you’ll hear will
include:

 * What’s next for Liberty Resources and for the industry in the Bakken?
 * Results of the company’s 3-mile laterals and completion optimization
   technologies
 * The latest on the company’s EOR projects
 * How Liberty Resources sees the current A&D landscape

SPEAKER:
Mark Pearson, President and CEO, Liberty Resources

8:55 - 9:20 AM


AVERTING THE NEXT ENERGY CRISIS: FINDING NEW TALENT FOR THE INDUSTRY 

Recent industry reports are finding what many already know: Finding enough—and
the right kind—of new talent for the oil and gas industry is becoming
increasingly challenging. As the oil and gas industry continues to find its way
amid the Energy Transition, finding that talent is critical to sustained
success. Some of the key topics covered in this session will include:

 * Identifying the challenge: Understanding the reasons for the talent shortage
 * Getting in at the ground floor: Ways the industry can enhance the prospects
   of a career in oil and gas
 * Finding the right talent: Identifying the leaders of tomorrow in a
   competitive hiring environment
 * Retaining talent: What needs to be done to make sure your workforce stays
   competitive and motivated

SPEAKER:
Molly Determan, President, Energy Workforce and Technology Council

9:20 - 9:45 AM


OPERATOR SESSION: SURGE ENERGY  

SPEAKER:
Linhua Guan, CEO, Surge Energy America

9:45 - 10:10 AM


MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

 SPONSORED BY:



10:10 - 10:40 AM


SERVICE COSTS AND AVAILABILITY AMID A VOLATILE MARKET

With operators tempering production growth estimates, instead focusing on
returning cash to shareholders, what does that mean for the service industry?
2024 could see more readily available frac crews and rigs with potential
discounts. Key takeaways from this discussion will include:

 * The impact of rig counts on service pricing
 * The consolidation effect: What does it all mean for the service industry?
 * Where are the bottlenecks in services, and how are they overcome?
 * Where can value be found in service offerings?

SPEAKER:
David Reid, Chief Technology Officer, NOV
James West, Senior Managing Director, Evercore

10:40 - 11:10 AM


EFFICIENCY IN EXTENDED REACH: A DEEP DIVE ON HORIZONTAL WELL LATERALS LENGTHS

It has been well established that longer laterals prove to generate better
production and cost efficiencies. Now with 4-mile laterals in the Permian Basin,
is the industry reaching its lateral length limits? This panel discussion will
take a close look at how extended laterals in the Permian Basin are faring.
Here, you’ll learn:

 * How improved pump and motor designs are leading to increased production
 * Leveraging monitoring and system optimization software to enhance
   efficiencies
 * How reservoir quality dictates lateral length
 * How development plans like well spacing and frac design influence lateral
   length

SPEAKER:
Jim Jacobsen, Drilling Manager, IPT Solutions
Sola Oluwadare,  Drilling Engineer, SLB
Jeremy Workman, Executive Sales, Coiled Tubing, NOV

11:10 - 11:35 AM


OPERATOR SPOTLIGHT: PUREWEST ENERGY

SPEAKER:
Kristel Franklin, Chief Operating Officer, PureWest Energy

11:35- NOON


POWER INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES: ERCOT 

SPEAKER:
Kristi Hobbs,  Vice President, System Planning and Weatherization, Electric
Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

NOON 


CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

 
Pre-Show AI Workshop Tuesday, May 14th

 

1:00 - 1:15 PM

Welcome and Opening remarks

1:15 - 1:45 PM


OPENING SESSION: AI IN THE OILFIELD TRANSFORMING OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION

SPEAKER:
Sebastian Gass, Chief Technology Officer, Quantum Capital Group

1:45 - 2:15 PM


AI-LED GEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS: HELPING MAKE CAPEX DECISIONS 

SPEAKER:
Troy Ruths, Founder & CEO, Petro AI

2:15 - 2:35 PM


CASE STUDY: ARTIFICIAL LIFT OPTIMIZATION AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

The session will present case studies including pumping unit optimization to
recover lost production, ESP failure prediction, and increasing natural gas
production by optimizing plunger lift setpoints.

SPEAKER:
Drew Laviage, Director of Product and Customer Experience, Ambyint

2:35 - 3:00 PM


OPERATIONALIZING DRILLING AI: IT'S STILL ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE

SPEAKER:
William Fox, General Manager, Corva Drilling

3:00 - 3:25 PM


NETWORKING BREAK

3:25 - 3:50 PM


CHARTING A COURSE FROM DATA ABUNDANCE TO AI FRUITION

You have the data, but what do you do with it? This session will explore
strategies for data monetization, overcoming data discrepancies, employing AI
for data refinement and translating data into operational solutions with
measurable ROI.

SPEAKER:
Lonnie Smith, President and Co-Founder, Turnco

3:50 - 4:10 PM


AI APPLICATIONS FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS

4:10 - 4:35 PM


CASE STUDY: PREDICTING WELL PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION 

In this session learn how one North American oil and gas company recently
integrated its operations for well optimization to achieve double-digit
incremental net recovery over base volumes and an annualized incremental margin
improvement of $6 million-plus using an automated field production solution.

SPEAKER:
Larry Denver, Senior Director, Digital Operations, Baker Hughes

4:35 - 5:00 PM


WHAT’S NEXT? A LOOK AT FUTURE USES AND APPLICATIONS

Pre-Show Water Mgmt. Workshop Tuesday, May 14th

 

1:00 - 1:15 PM

Welcome and Opening remarks

1:15 - 1:45 PM


OPENING SESSION: THE STATE OF PRODUCED WATER AND MARKET OVERVIEW

The Texas Permian Basin produces more than 168 billion barrels of produced water
per year. With some analysis estimating that half of that amount is recycled for
hydraulic fracturing process, that still leaves an enormous amount of produced
water—and a sizeable challenge—to either properly dispose of or find new uses
for. In this Produced Water Market Overview, you’ll hear more about:

 * The current state of produced water in the Permian Basin and the challenges
   facing the industry
 * What solutions exist in reusing, treating and recycling produced water
 * Meeting future demand in water-challenged West Texas
 * The latest on produced water injection policy and regulation

1:45 - 2:15 PM


BENEFICIAL REUSE: NEW USES FOR PRODUCED WATER 

There is increasing interest, and opportunities, in beneficial reuse of produced
water outside of the oil and gas industry. New uses for treated produced water
can now be applied in irrigation, municipal uses, agriculture and industrial
sectors. Key takeaways from this session will include:

 * Treatment processes for beneficial reuse
 * What industry is leading the race in produced water reuse, and which
   industries are emerging
 * How to connect your produced water operations with the right industries
 * Cost analysis of reuse versus recycling

SPEAKERS:
Michael Dunkel, Energy, Water and Carbon Advisor, Tetra Tech
Duane Germenis, President, Intelligent Water Solutions

2:15 - 2:35 PM


OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON WATER MIDSTREAM 

Different oil and gas producers take different approaches to water management,
access, transportation and disposal. With so much water being moved around West
Texas, ensuring water access, treatment and disposal operations are key to
maximizing cost efficiencies. This producer perspective session will highlight:

 * The state of the water midstream industry in the Permian Basin
 * Current challenges in water acquisition, and possible solutions
 * Insights on costs on recycling, reuse and disposal
 * Benefits and challenges of developing their own water midstream operations

2:35 - 3:00 PM


SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN THE MIDLAND BASIN 

Formed as a joint venture between Diamondback Energy and Five Point Energy, Deep
Blue is the largest independent water infrastructure platform in the Midland
Basin. Deep Blue has permitted disposal capacity of approximately 2 million
barrels per day and 65 million barrels of water storage. The project also
includes extensive water recycling capabilities. In this session, here more
about:

 * Water management challenges facing producers in the Midland Basin
 * How new infrastructure is helping producers secure enough water for fracking
   operations
 * Disposal, reuse and recycling: Cost analysis
 * Available capacity and growth opportunities

SPEAKER:
Scott Mitchell, CEO, Deep Blue

3:00 - 3:25 PM


NETWORKING BREAK

3:25 - 3:50 PM


ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY REGULATIONS IN PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT 

Oilfield produced water practices have seen a multitude of regulations, both
nationally and regionally. Understanding what you can—and cannot—do with
produced water is key not only to operational success, but also maintaining a
social license to operate. In this session, you’ll learn more about:

 * Reductions of allowable volatile organic compounds in produced water in New
   Mexico
 * Applied emissions factors on produced water resulting from COP 28
 * The latest on regulatory frameworks from the Texas Railroad Commission
 * Insight into produced water disposal policies designed to curtail induced
   seismicity

SPEAKER:
Mark Patton, President Hydrozonix
 

3:50 - 4:10 PM


LITHIUM EXTRACTION: GETTING MORE OUT OF PRODUCED WATER

Rapidly increasing demand for lithium—used in energy storage—is driving
innovation to new methods of sustainable extraction from produced water. The
upside: no new wells are required, and lithium extraction can be a source of
revenue for producers. Some of the key takeaways in this session will include:

 * Where lithium extraction operations make sense in the Permian Basin
 * Cost analysis: How much does it cost, and what is the return?
 * Realizing the market value of mineral extraction from produced water
 * Insight into entry into lithium extraction

4:10 - 4:35 PM


INDUCED SEISMICITY: INSIGHTS ON CHALLENGES AND POLICIES

WIth induced seismicity in West Texas an ongoing concern, regulators have placed
restrictions on disposal options. Knowing the latest policies and mandates are
key to efficient water disposal operations. In this discussion, hear more about:

 * Induced seismicity trends in and around the Permian Basin
 * The latest on disposal mandates and regulations
 * Where to find available disposal capacity and what to know before you store
   produced water
 * Discussion on seismicity mitigation strategies

4:35 - 5:00 PM


WATER TREATMENT FOR REUSE AND RECYCLING

Identifying alternatives to produced water disposal is not only environmentally
responsible, it’s also smart business. With the recycling costs continuing to
shrink, more alternatives to disposal are economically feasible. Key takeaways
from this session will include:

 * Cost analysis of water recycling vs. disposal
 * Recycling options in the Delaware and Midland basins
 * Trends and analysis of water reuse and recycling across the Permian Basin

SPEAKERS:
John Durand, Vice Chairman, XRI
Michael Neese, Vice President, Operations and Project Development, Fidelis New
Energy
 


SPEAKERS

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J. MARSHALL ADKINS

Senior Managing Director, Head of Energy Investment BankingRaymond James

SHANKAR ANNAMALAI

Senior Vice President, Permian Geo Market & Emissions TechnologiesChampionX

MATTHEW BERNSTEIN

Senior Analyst, Shale ResearchRystad Energy

MICHAEL BODINO

Managing DirectorTexas Capital

CHUCK BOYARS

Partner, Antitrust & CompetitionKirkland & Ellis

AARON CHANG

Vice President, Anadarko BasinContinental Resources

JOHN J. CHRISTMANN IV

Chief Executive OfficerAPA Corporation

GREGORY DAVIS

PartnerEIV Capital

DAVID DECKELBAUM

Managing Director, Energy Transition and SustainabilityCowen

MOLLY DETERMAN

PresidentEnergy Workforce and Technology Council

JAMES DOLPHIN

Partner, EnvironmentalKirkland & Ellis

CLARK EDWARDS

Edward, Vice President of DevelopmentBPX

ZACH FENTON

Chief Executive OfficerUpCurve Energy

JOE FORAN

Chairman of the Board, CEOMatador Resources

KRISTEL FRANKLIN

Chief Operating OfficerPureWest Energy

STEPHEN GILL

Co-Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital MarketsVinson & Elkins

LINHUA GUAN

CEOSurge Energy America

AUSTIN HARBOUR

Managing Director, Energy & PowerPiper Sandler

KRISTI HOBBS

Vice President, System Planning and WeatherizationElectric Reliability Council
of Texas (ERCOT)

BRAD ILES

Chief Executive OfficerBrazos Midstream

JIM JACOBSEN

Drilling ManagerIPT Well Solutions

PAUL LEE

Operating PartnerTailwater Capital

BLAKE MCKENNA

President and COOXCL Resources

NICK MCKENNA

Vice President, Midland BasinConocoPhillips

SOLA OLUWADARE

Drilling EngineerSLB

MARK PEARSON

President and CEOLiberty Resources

STEVE PRUETT

Chairman, IPAA and CEOElevation Resources

JOHN RAINES

Vice President, Delaware Basin Business UnitDevon Energy

ANDREW RAPP

Partner and COOPetrie Partners

DAVID REID

Chief Technology OfficerNOV

AUDREY ROBERTSON

Co-Founder and Executive Vice PresidentFranklin Mountain Energy

LANDE SPOTTSWOOD

PartnerVinson & Elkins

SAM SIEGEL

Vice President, Wholesale StrategyVistra Corp.

GRANT SWARTZWELDER

PresidentOTA Environmental Solutions

TRAVIS THOMPSON

CEOFireBird Energy II

STEPHEN TRAUBER

Managing Director, Chairman and Global Head of Energy and Clean TechnologyMoelis
& Company

WIL VAN LOH

CEOQuantum Energy Partners

KAES VAN'T HOF

President and CFODiamondback Energy

MARK VIVIANO

Managing Partner and Portfolio ManagerKimmeridge Energy Engagement Partners

DREW WARD

Partner & Chief Commercial OfficerPinnacle Midstream II

RUSSELL WEINBERG

Managing Director and FounderEnergy Capital Solutions

STUART WEINMAN

CEOTotal Sand Solutions

JAMIE WELCH

President and CEOKinetik

JAMES WEST

Senior Managing DirectorEvercore

JIM WICKLUND

Managing DirectorParks Paton Hoepfl & Brown (PPHB)

JEREMY WORKMAN

Executive Sales, Coiled TubingNOV

JAY YOUNG

Founder and CEOKing Operating Corporation

LARRY DENVER

Senior Director, Digital OperationsBaker Hughes

WILLIAM FOX

General ManagerCorva Drilling

DREW LAVIAGE

Director of Product and Customer ExperienceAmbyint

TROY RUTHS

Founder & CEOPetro AI

SEBASTIAN GASS

Chief Technology OfficerQuantum Capital Group

LONNIE SMITH

President and Co-FounderTurnco

MICHAEL DUNKEL

Energy, Water and Carbon AdvisorTetra Tech

JOHN DURAND

Vice ChairmanXRI

DUANE GERMENIS

PresidentIntelligent Water Solutions

SCOTT MITCHELL

CEODeep Blue

MICHAEL NEESE

Vice President, Operations and Project DevelopmentFidelis New Energy

MARK PATTON

PresidentHydrozonix


ADVISORY COUNCIL

Hart Energy is moving in a strategic direction by getting industry input to
drive the conversation for each event. In order to ensure our content is not
only relative to you and your peers, but also timely, a new initiative for 2023
has been to establish Conference Advisory Councils made up of industry leaders,
game changers and drivers. We are grateful to our Conference Advisory Council
members for their contribution to not only this industry and its success, but
their expertise to drive the conference agenda to a more robust and thoughtful
direction.

ROBERT ANDERSON

DirectorPermian Resources Board of Directors

TONY BARRETT

Vice President & Chief GeoscientistContinental Resources

DOUGLAS BROOKS

DirectorDE Brooks Company

NISSA DARBONNE

Executive Editor-at-LargeHart Energy

DAVID DECKELBAUM

Managing Director/ET and SustainabilityCowen

MOLLY DETERMAN

PresidentEnergy Workforce and Technology Council

DAVID FAIT

Integrated Digital Program LeaderChampionX

SEBASTIAN GASS

Chief Technology OfficerQuantum Capital Group

DUANE GERMENIS

PresidentIntelligent Water Solutions

GLENN HART

President & CEORio Grande E&P

HINDS HOWARD

Portfolio Manager/InfrastructureCBRE Investment Management

RYAN KEYS

Founder/ChairmanTriple Crown Resources

LEE MAGINNISS

Managing Director, Global Leader, Energy PracticeAlvarez and Marsal

KEN MEDLOCK

Senior DirectorBaker Institute Center for Energy Studies

KAES VAN'T HOF

President & CFODiamondback Energy


SPONSORS


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BRONZE SPONSORS




OPERATOR SPONSORS




CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS




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FEATURED SPONSORS




SPECIAL ADDRESSES BY OUR HONORED GUESTS


MICHAEL MORELL

Hart Energy and the SUPER DUG Advisory Council are pleased to announce a special
address at this year’s conference as Michael Morell -- one of the country’s most
respected national security experts. Michael Morell, is the former deputy
director and acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the author
of the New York Times bestseller The Great War of Our Time: The CIA’s Fight
Against Terrorism from Al-Qaeda to ISIS.

He is the only official who was with both President Bush on September 11th and
President Obama on May 1st, when Osama Bin Laden was brought to justice during a
raid that Morell had been integral in planning. Morell shares insights on
current threats and the geopolitical challenges that keep one of the nation’s
most legendary CIA leaders awake at night while navigating the complex web of
U.S. politics and energy security.


KARL ROVE

Hart Energy and the SUPER DUG Advisory Council are pleased to announce a special
address at this year’s conference as Karl Rove, former Senior Advisor to
President George W. Bush - provides perspectives on the upcoming presidential
elections on May 16th.

Mr. Rove oversaw the Offices of Strategic Initiatives, Political Affairs, Public
Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs, and was Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy,
coordinating the White House policy-making process. He was the architect of
President Bush’s 2000 and 2004 White House victories. A Colorado native, Rove
new resides in Austin, Texas., where he teaches at the University of Texas ans
serves on the Texas State History museum and McDonald Observatory boards.

WHY ATTEND


BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS

In 2023, Hart Energy combined four existing DUG conferences into one, 3-day
shale event SUPER DUG which focuses on energy production in the shale plays of
the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Bakken, Midcontinent and the Rockies. These five
major plays constitutes the super majority of all shale drilling in the
continental U.S., and in 2024 we're also including Marcellus and Utica which
will attract executives and attendees from every shale producing area.



FEATURED


WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Oil and gas development in the Permian Basin results in more than 15 million
barrels of water produced per day. The challenges in recycling, reusing, and
disposing of that much water are enormous.

Knowing the latest trends and technologies in water management is key to
operational success, achieving environmental goals, and maximizing cost
efficiencies. The SUPER DUG Water Management Workshop will offer insight and
analysis from the leading water management companies to help you make smart
decisions in handling produced water now and into the future.

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MEET INDUSTRY LEADERS

COMPELLING ENERGY INSIGHTS AND EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.

Meet top executives from companies like Accelerate Resources, Bayswater
Exploration, BP, BPX Energy, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Continental Resources,
Devon Energy, EOG Resources, ExxonMobil, Pioneer Natural Resources, OXY, Rockies
Resources, Sandridge Energy, Tall City Exploration and more.



FEATURED


AI IN THE OILFIELD WORKSHOP

More than 92% of oil and gas companies are investing in artificial intelligence
technologies or plan to in the next two years. Half of oil and gas executives
say they are already employing AI to solve company challenges, which means AI in
the oil and gas industry is here to stay.

In the SUPER DUG AI in the Oilfield Workshop, you’ll hear from thought leaders
about the current AI landscape, risk mitigation around protecting your data, and
case studies into the real-world applications that are impacting the bottom line
now.

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ADVISORY COUNCIL

Hart Energy is moving in a strategic direction by getting industry input to
drive the conversation for each event. In order to ensure our content is not
only relative to you and your peers, but are also timely. SUPER DUG's Conference
Advisory Council is made up of industry leaders, game changers and drivers. We
are grateful to our Conference Advisory Council members for their contribution
to not only this industry and its success, but their expertise to drive the
conference agenda to a more robust and thoughtful direction.

SAVE THE DATE


SUPER DUG'S OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY

MAY 16, 2024 | 6 - 10PM

BILLY BOB'S TEXAS

Enjoy food and drinks, then listen to live country music entertainer Ken Fowler.
Entrance to this party is included in the Full Access pass for SUPER
DUG attendees, or it can be added to the Exhibit Hall Only pass for a nominal
fee. It’s the networking party you won’t want to miss! 


ABOUT THE VENUE

Billy Bob’s Texas opened on April 1, 1981, with national attention featuring its
100,000 square feet entertainment center, more than 30 bar stations, country
music’s biggest stars, real Pro Bull Riding, and a Texas-size dance floor. It
became known as “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk”, where more than 6,000
fun-loving folks of all ages could enjoy entertainment every day and night.

SPONSORED BY:



LIVE PERFORMANCE


ENJOY LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC FROM LEGENDARY TEXAN, KEVIN FOWLER

Hart Energy is proud to announce entertainer Kevin Fowler as the country artist
performing at the SUPER DUG After Party at Billy Bobs.  Tickets for the event
are included with your full-conference pass.  Exhibit hall passes can add this
event for a nominal fee. 


ABOUT HIS JOURNEY

Kevin Fowler has found a way to live the dream - by earning it.  It’s never been
an easy or short road, but it’s a path he wouldn’t trade and has positioned him
as one of the most consistent artists, in any genre, of the last two
decades. His musical journey began playing in rock bands before finding his
footing as a solo act in the early 2000s in his home state of Texas, where he
burst onto the scene with the celebrated album Beer Bait and Ammo - a mainstay
for fans to this day. Fowler released nine additional albums over the following
years after Beer Bait and Ammo, including his most recent solo effort 2019’s
Barstool Stories.


MEET OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS

You’ll hear from speakers representing the most active players, from the
financial community to the producers’ C-suites.

AARON CHANG

Vice President, Anadarko Basin, Continental Resources

JOE FORAN

Chairman of the Board, CEO, Matador Resources

NICK MCKENNA

Vice President, Midland Basin, ConocoPhillips

AUDREY ROBERTSON

Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Franklin Mountain Energy

KAES VAN'T HOF

President and CFO, Diamondback Energy

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KEY TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Join us in May 2024 when industry leaders will discuss topics such as:

 * Permian Basin Shale Activity
 * Eagle Ford Shale Activity
 * Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
 * Mergers, Acqusition & Markets
 * Operator Panels by Shale Region
 * Bakken & Rockies Shale Activity
 * Policy & Regulation
 * Scoop/Stack Shale Activity

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TESTIOMIALS


WHAT THE EXPERTS ARE SAYING:

I hope everyone registers for SUPER DUG...in Fort Worth, Texas. It is one of our
greatest annual industry events, showcasing all facets of the oil and gas value
chain in North America.

KAES VAN'T HOF

President & CFO, Diamondback Energy

Hart Energy DUG conferences are always exciting and insightful; however, the
schedule coming together for SUPER DUG is fantastic. It will be a one-stop shop
for all things in and around the North American shale plays. The conversations
around economics and M&A alongside ESG and operations will be beneficial for
operators, analysts and service providers alike.

DAVID FAIT

P.E., Integrated Digital Program Leader, ChampionX

We rarely get an opportunity to compare and contrast techniques, ideas, and,
strategies from the single basin in which we focus. SUPER DUG is an excellent
way to do so in other basins.

GLENN HART

Chairman, Rio Grande E&P


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