Faron J. Thibodeaux, senior vice president for the Permian region at Apache Corp., said paying attention to the things that affect the rate of production, like proppant size and well completions techniques, shows the value of unconventional resources. The company is focused on the Bone Spring area of the Delaware Basin, which is its growth area. Take your time with the methodology of unconventional wells, and stay ahead of decisions, he said.