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Draft Agenda 2019
Key: What will be covered?
Economic Landscape and Market Review
Environmental and Policy Focus
Logistics and Transportation Solutions
Demand Specifications & Proppant Application
Cost Reduction and Operational Efficiency
Trucking and Last Mile Transportation
DAY 1: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0935 OPENING ADDRESS
0935 - 1005 FRAC SAND APPLICATIONS AND VOLUME PROJECTIONS
- Looking at forward projections as well as the last 5 years
- Case studies and comparison of various sand types and uses
- Understanding proppant intensity and increasing production rates
Tim Leshchyshyn
FracKnowledge
FracKnowledge
1005 - 1035 UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE CYCLE OF PROPPANTS
- Wayfinder believes that information is the key to proppant design
- The full life-cycle approach to proppants allows us to gauge and analyze proppant flowback over the life of the well
- Understanding what is flowing back can give industry knowledge to help ensure the correct proppant was used, leading to a better frac design
Chad Bremner
Wayfinder
Wayfinder
1035 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY MERIDIAN MANUFACTURING INC
1100 - 1130 PROCESS FOR CREATING A FRAC SAND GREENFIELD PROJECT
- Looking at Scope definition - TPY, Product Mix, and Timeline
- Qualifying and verifying frac sand reserves and studying feasiblity and the operations plan at a low operating cost
Jason Gisel
Turnkey Processing Solutions, LLC
Turnkey Processing Solutions, LLC
1130 - 1200 TODAY'S ECONOMY - COMPANIES ARE CONTINUALLY TASKED TO DO MORE WITH LESS
- Fabric structures deliver compressed construction schedules while significantly lowering life cycle costs
- Design-build or design-assist team improves efficiency and cuts costs during construction
- Fabric works better than other materials for innovative designs making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications
Randy Ludwar
Legacy Building Solutions
Legacy Building Solutions
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT FRAC SAND EXHIBITIONSPONSORED BY IAC
1330 - 1400 ULTRALIGHT PROPPANTS FRACBLACK AND OMNIPROP
- What can operators do to ensure their well production meets its full potential?
- ULW proppants facilitate increased production, ROI and reservoir value
Nicole Hoffman
Sun Specialty Products
Sun Specialty Products
1400 - 1430 MEETING THE DEMAND FOR SAND STORAGE
- Maximize the storage volume per square foot of land
- How to preserve the integrity of the product
- How to manage and minimize the cost of conveyance
Rob Phillips
Canadian Dome Industries Ltd
Canadian Dome Industries Ltd
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY WAYFINDER CORP
1500 - 1530 PAVING THE WAY FOR BETTER BULK MATERIAL DRYING
- What are Tarmac’s latest developments in dryers and their production rates?
- Three business plans to consider when looking to improve your operations
- What variables you should ask about Dryers, Baghouses and Screens
Ron Heap
Tarmac International, Inc.
Tarmac International, Inc.
1530 - 1600 HOW MOISTURE CONTENT AFFECTS DRYER PERFORMANCE
- Types of dryers used for processing frac sand and comparing rotary dryers to fluid bed dryers and comparing different rotary dryers
- Making adjustments for different types of sands and addressing various needs
- Importance of knowing your sand before starting the project - Gradation, Moisture content, Presence of corrosive materials in the deposit
Hank Lawson
Louisville Dryer Company
Louisville Dryer Company
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE ON BUILDING EFFICIENT FRAC SAND PLANTS
- Industrial sand Rotary Dryer Technology versus general light duty Dryers
- Automation that significantly improves plant efficiency and operational costs
- Expansion-ability to grow with the market demand at a fraction of the cost
John Brown
Industrial Accessories Company
Industrial Accessories Company
1010 - 1040 MAXIMIZING FLEXIBILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY OF SAND DRYING SYSTEMS
- Flexibility in moving sand drying systems to different locations
- Maintaining Drying System effectiveness under changing conditions
- Maximizing fuel efficiency and productivity
Malcolm Swanson
ASTEC, Inc.
ASTEC, Inc.
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY ASTEC
1100 - 1130 REGIONAL SUPPLIER CAPABILITIES - BUILT FOR ESCALATING PUMPING RATES
- Optimizing the value derived from regional sand supply
- Selection criteria when considering last mile sand storage solutions
Marlea Sleeman
SIL Industrial Minerals
SIL Industrial Minerals
1130 - 1200 COST REDUCTION FOR ROTARY DRYERS VIA MOISTURE
- Rotary dryers in the industry are measured via production, but not moisture content
- Evaporating moisture is incredibly expensive from a heat transfer standpoint which subsequently means higher fuel cost
- If moisture can be removed before entering the dryer, it be very beneficial
Tom Zhang
Optimus Solutions
Optimus Solutions
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH AND RAFFLE DRAW
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2019:
- Frac sand market supply and demand forecasts
Understand the key market drivers and supply forecasts with an update on volumes and specifications of frac sand required in key Canadian plays on a well-by-well basis. - New rail loading, offloading, and transloading developments
Optimise on the latest developments in transloading facilities and identify new offloading points to maximise operational efficiencies and profit margins across the frac sand supply chain. - Reducing transportation costs and pricing dynamics
Learn how to minimize overall transportation costs and find work-around solutions to price differentials. How are others in the industry managing price volatilities? - Rail infrastructure, storage points, and capacity
Examine optimal locations and capacity of rail infrastructure and storage facilities across North America to provide efficient proppant supplies. When is it economical to store frac sand? - Trucking and last-mile transportation strategies
Evaluate the available options of trucking frac sand directly to wellsite and overcome last-mile logistical challenges with cost reduction in mind. - Multiple end user case studies and specification requirements
Hear end users discuss their proppant quality requirements and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to manage constraints.
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