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Operators Derisking the Duvernay; Wells Drilled 2010-2013
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Canada's Duvernay Shale play in Alberta's Kaybob area has seen a large upswing in drilling activity since 2010. It displays reservoir characteristics akin to British Columbia's Muskwa Shale play.
This week's featured slide comes from Trilogy Energy Corp.'s most recent corporate presentation. It details the sharp increase in well licenses as well as drilling activity.
In 2013, Trilogy Energy has allocated $75 million of its CapEx for Duvernay Shale development. The company's position in the play covers approximately 100 net sections.
Completion TechniquesAdditionally, Trilogy Energy has detailed its technique in regard to Duvernay completions. Its "plug and perf" strategy features the following:
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