The Effect of Extending Lateral Length - A Williston Basin Case Study
Operators continue to look for ways to improve the economics of their lower quality assets - Tier 2 and Tier 3. The latest trend in the Tier 2 assets in the North Dakota Williston Basin is to increase the lateral length from 10,000 ft to 15,000 ft. Proponents argue that the increased lateral lengths offer a cost-effective increase in recovery efficiency. Critics raise concerns about operational complexities and deteriorating productivity per foot. This case study will review the history of the 15,000 ft laterals in Williams County, identify the drilling and completion designs, and determine the productivity of the increased lateral length.
Registration closes on January 19, 2026 at 8AM MST.
Date/Time
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Registration: 11:45 AM MST
Start Time: 12:00 PM MST
End Time: 1:00 PM MST
Location
Calgary Petroleum Club | 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 0L5
*This event will be in-person only, and will not be recorded.
Speaker Bio
Paul Neumeister, P.Eng.
Petroleum Engineer, Paul Neumeister Consulting
Paul Neumeister has over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, having held a broad range of engineering and leadership roles. Throughout his career, Paul has worked extensively with both conventional and unconventional plays, bringing a deep technical understanding and strategic insight to reservoir development.
Most recently at Enerplus Corporation, he focused on the development of unconventional assets in key U.S. basins. Prior to this, Paul worked on a range of reservoir types—both conventional and unconventional—in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin with companies including Enerplus, ConocoPhillips, and Burlington Resources.
He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.
**Please Note
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