Announcements

Our officer Phuc TRUONG attended the SPE Beyond The Borders event with the theme focused on the "Role of O&G Professionals in the Energy Transition" in Paris, between the 19th and 21st of March, 2025. The event was organized by SPE France and attended by delegates from 15 different SPE Sections represent 12 countries.

Phuc's feedback highlights that the perspectives shared by the distinguished panelists were both thought-provoking and inspiring. These discussions strongly reaffirmed the critical role that our industry professionals play in driving the energy transition, emphasizing that we are an integral part of the solution, rather than the problem.

According to Phuc, the key takeaway from the Paris event is the undeniable acceleration of the energy transition, occurring at a pace that may not be fully appreciated by the general public. Encouragingly, the O&G industry is demonstrably taking a leading role in this transition. Major oil companies and service providers are making significant financial investments in the development and deployment of various non-fossil fuels energy sources, and CCUS, a trend that is being actively supported by policymakers.

Within Europe, France serves as a notable example of this commitment. The French government has allocated a substantial budget towards the revitalization of its nuclear energy infrastructure, recognizing its potential for low-carbon energy generation. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on making "white hydrogen" (naturally occurring hydrogen) and "green hydrogen" (produced through electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen) an affordable and scalable energy source.

On another note, in an exciting development, SPE, with the generous sponsorship of Saudi Aramco, is actively developing a sophisticated genetic Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent. This AI agent is being trained on an extensive corpus of knowledge, including the most widely recognized books within the oil and gas industry and tens of thousands of SPE technical papers. The overarching objective of this ambitious project is to make our collective industry knowledge more accessible and open-sourced in the near future.

SPE Great Yarmouth Section

March 2025 Newsletter Now Available

The 25th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament is coming! Click below for more information.

Applications for the $12,000 SPE Fort Worth Section Scholarship are now being accepted for the 2025=26 school year. Click below for more information.

Time is running out to register for the 2025 SPE Canadian Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition! Don’t miss this annual event as it returns to its roots, boasting a technical program that addresses topics such as:

• Heavy Oil 

• Geothermal 

• Hydraulic Fracturing 

• Clearwater 

• Emissions Reduction 

Registration closes in March! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Canada’s energy conversation. 

Dear Sirs, Madams, Members, Volunteers and Friends,

Thank you for your support to the SPE Vietnam Section community through 2024. The strong support from all stakeholders to the Vietnam Section and amongst the volunteers is highly appreciated.

The Section has been very active in my first year holding the Chairman role of the Vietnam Section Committee. As the year end approaches, I wanted to reach out to you all; express my thanks and mention the Section activities.

Volunteering spirit is strong and the Section Committee 2024 to 2026 (including colleagues from Cuu Long JOC, Idemitsu, SLB, Baker Hughes, Harbour Energy, PVEP and others) has been implementing an attractive program. In May we established SPE Vietnam Company Limited; enabling us to operate efficiently and effectively. We hosted the SPE regional finals of Petrobowl in July and SPE International’s President visited Hanoi in November. SPE International held a workshop in October and the Section held its own Technical Workshop and associated annual Golf & Tennis Tournament. The Section also supports the five Student Chapters (at HCMUS, HCMUT, HUMG, PVU and DUT) and local charities.

We hope to strengthen and expand the professional networks and learning by bringing people together face to face as well as share useful and informative technical and operational information broadly. We would like to hear your ideas and get involved with your professional community.

For more on specific activities, please visit our Site or scan our posts on LinkedIn, and Facebook.

We would encourage all of you who are not registered members with SPE International to consider doing so. Our membership chair, Hugh Sykes (hugh.sykes@perygrene.vn) as well as our Section Assistant, Vưu Nguyễn Ý Lan (assistant.spevietnam@gmail.com) would love to hear from you if you do or have any questions.

The Section extends season’s greetings for Christmas and the New Year to you, your colleagues and your loved ones. We look forward to meeting many of you again soon, before we reach the end of the year of the Dragon and welcome in the year of the Snake.

Yours faithfully,

Phạm Nam Hiếu

Chairman (2024-2026)

on behalf of SPE Vietnam Section Committee

December 2024 Newsletter Now Available

Please check our December 2024 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this: Newsletter @SPEgermany December 2024 Happy reading!

Congratulations to the successful scholarship applicants. For more details, please click on below link.  

Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Time: 11:00am CDT

Safe storage of CO2 in deep saline aquifers requires that the injected CO2 is contained within the geological formation and its conformance is predictable. This presentation briefly reviews first the technical analysis conducted in order to be able to submit a 1.1 million tonne/year CO2 Storage Project Application to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources.

 Click on the link below to learn more and register!

 "CCUS Learnings and Monitoring"

Hay equipo! ⚽️
Orgullosa de la SPE Patagonia Section y el SPE Comahue Student Chapter por participar de la organización del 1er Simposio de Jóvenes Profesionales. Nos encantó trabajar en equipo con SPE Argentina y SPE GSJ.
Gracias a todos los voluntarios que nos regalaron parte de su tiempo para que el evento fuese un éxito 🙌.
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SPE Great Yarmouth welcome those who are interested in CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) to attend a Disinguised Lecturer Technical Talk. 

Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Storage

Date and Time: Tuesday 10th December 2024 between 12:00 and 14:00 

Location: Perenco, St Andrews Business Park, 3 Central Ave, Norwich NR7 0HR

A Successful Event

We recently hosted the SPE Vietnam Technical Workshop, a gathering of industry experts, innovators, and enthusiasts dedicated to exploring cutting-edge solutions for maximising field potential. We're thrilled to have had such a successful event, thanks to the active engagement and insightful contributions of all participants.

The workshop featured a diverse range of topics presented by industry leaders:

• Digitization in Commissioning Operations | GATE ENERGY: Learn how digital technologies can streamline and optimise commissioning operations, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
• ESP Solution for Gassy Application | PVD BAKER HUGHES: Discover innovative ESP solutions specifically designed for gassy applications, enhancing production and reliability.
• Comprehensive Technology Application to Optimize Asset Value for Mature Field | EXPRO: Explore the effective application of advanced technologies to revitalise mature fields and maximise their remaining potential.
• Enhancing Field Recovery Factor through Well Intervention - A Block 12W Success Story | HARBOUR ENERGY: Learn from a case study on implementing well intervention techniques to improve field recovery factors.
• AI-driven Autonomous Drilling Operations | SLB: Delve into the transformative power of AI in enabling autonomous drilling operations, increasing safety, efficiency, and precision.

A Special Thank You

We extend our sincere gratitude to:

• Our Speakers for their insightful presentations and engaging discussions.
• Harbour Energy: Our generous sponsor.
• The Organizing Team: Thank you for their tireless efforts in planning and executing the event.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to continue building on the momentum generated by this workshop. Stay tuned for future events and opportunities to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation in the oil and gas industry.

Engage in key discussions happening in energy by registering for the 2025 SPE Canadian Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition! Experience a technical program complete with industry advancing topics like CCUS, data and digitalization, alternative energy, and so much more. This is a must-attend event for engineers looking to take that next step in their career. Register now to shape your own career’s future.

Please check our July 2024 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this:

Newsletter @SPEgermany October 2024

Happy reading!

This webinar aims to unite various experts and technical advancements in flow assurance and its connection to CCUS. When discussing CCUS, it is crucial to address measurement challenges at critical thermodynamic and surface/downhole conditions. Numerous studies have explored the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to CCUS. This webinar will also provide an update on the latest advancements in these technologies concerning CCUS.

October 2024 Newsletter Now Available

Great Yarmouth Petroleum Section is proud to announce that Mark Hewett, a distinguished member of our professional community, has been inducted into the 2024 SPE Legion of Honor. This recognition honors individuals who have maintained continuous membership in the Society of Petroleum Engineers for a remarkable 50 years.

Mark's journey in the oil and gas industry began in 1975, following his completion of a BSc in Oil Technology from Imperial College London. His five decades of experience have been marked by a deep commitment to both professional excellence and giving back to the industry. Most recently, he completed drafting Cessation of Production documents for Perenco in Norwich.

A passionate educator, Mark has served as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of East Anglia. His expertise in oil and gas engineering has been invaluable in the 'MSc Energy Engineering with Environmental Management' program. 

Mark has also been actively involved in mentoring the next generation of industry professionals through the SPE and Imperial College eMentoring programs. 

In recent years, Mark has focused on onshore UK oil and gas wells and gas storage projects. His work has encompassed a wide range of activities, including well completion design, well testing, and the diagnosis of well integrity issues.

OSEA – Offshore Energy Week : Integrating Offshore Energy Transition with Market Opportunities

Tuesday-Thursday, 19-21 November 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

SPE Singapore Chapter will have a booth! Come say Hi to us on the exhibition floor and get some goodies.

Dear SPE community in Singapore

SPE Singapore Chapter will participate on OSEA – Offshore Energy Week 2024. Come say Hi to us on the exhibition floor! Join a stellar gathering of thought leaders as they deep dive into carbon markets, innovative decarbonization tech, and the rise of CCUS with OSEA.

With an illustrious 49-year legacy of steering the offshore industry through ever-changing market tides, OSEA will offer you a grand opportunity to experience the grandeur of Asia’s most expansive offshore and marine showcase. Through insightful sessions, dialogues, forums, exhibitions and networking opportunities, OSEA promises a holistic week that sets the compass towards a zero-carbon horizon, unveiling groundbreaking new energies, and outlining pioneering technologies for the offshore sector’s pivotal role in decarbonization.

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is experiencing rapid growth and the ability to classify and compare projects across the globe is of increasing importance. The CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) has been designed to provide the common framework and is increasingly being applied across the industry.

The SRMS was applied to an onshore project by an Australian oil and gas company in 2021 and led to the world’s first public reporting of CO2 storage quantities under the SRMS classification system. Standard reserves workflows and systems were modified for CO2 evaluation and reporting, resulting in a streamlined processes throughout the organization. Multiple benefits were realized such as standardized evaluation and reporting, a unified language across the company, and enhanced formality in CCUS reporting.

To stay up to date with all SPE-NCS events and help promote our section, please follow our public LinkedIn page. 

You can also join our private members-only group to network, share ideas, and collaborate on section initiatives. 

Our 40th Annual Golf Tournament to raise money for SPE scholarships on Friday, October 18, 2024was a huge success!

Click below for more information.

Recently, SPE Vietnam, successfully organized the PetroBowl 2024 Competition - Asia-Pacific Regional Round in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and PetroVietnam Exploration and Production Corporation (PVEP) as sponsors.

The PetroBowl is an annual competition featuring teams of petroleum engineering students who engage in a battle of wits, answering technical and general questions pertaining to the oil, gas, and energy industries. Since its inception in 2002, the competition has expanded significantly in both scale and influence, achieving global recognition with the establishment of six regional qualifying rounds in 2015.

Vietnam was honored to host the Asia-Pacific qualifying round in 2024, with the participation of 16 teams and professors representing 7 countries: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Australia, and China.

At the end, the five teams advancing to the PetroBowl Global 2024 final round in Houston, USA, next September are: University of Indonesia Chapter, UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, Gadjah Mada University, Padjadjaran University, and Batangas State University.

For more information, follow the news link below:

We at SPE are proud to announce the formation of our newest Technical Section: The Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS).

The IRMTS is committed to unite a community of technical professionals and academia, driven to enhance reservoir performance by harnessing today’s technological innovations and creating a collaborative space for strategic discussions and sustainable practices. In line with SPE’s mission, we aim to facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices, supporting the industry’s drive toward operational excellence with a reduced carbon footprint.

You can join HERE! Simply check the box next to Integrated Reservoir Management and click Save at the bottom of the page.

Members can learn more about the Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section HERE.

We invite you to join the IRMTS and be part of a community that’s shaping the future of energy. Learn more about our goals and how to get involved by visiting SPE Connect/Technical Sections.

Please check our July 2024 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this:

Newsletter @SPEgermany July 2024

Happy reading!

ChemIndix 2024, a prestigious technical event organized by the Chemical Research & Innovation Society (CRIS) and Sponsored by Saudi Aramco, is renowned throughout the Middle East and draws esteemed professionals from academia and industry worldwide. Scheduled for November 26-28, 2024, at the Dhahran Expo Convention Centre in Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the conference is centered on the theme “Shaping the Future through Sustainability Solutions.” It aims to address critical challenges in the regional and global oil, chemical, and energy industries, with a focus on Flow Assurance Chemicals, Fuels & Chemicals, Materials Discovery, Sustainability Solutions, Oil/Gas Field Chemicals, and Digitalization in the Oil & Gas Industry. Participants can anticipate a dynamic forum that includes diverse seminars, panel discussions, keynote speeches, technical sessions, and an enriching exhibition.

The deadline for abstract is July 31st.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of Dustin Bozarth. Dustin was active in our SPE Section serving on the board of directors and running our annual scholarship golf tournament for many years.

You can view his obituary in the link below.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time of loss.

June 2024 Newsletter Now Available

SPE has established a new Technical Section: the Offshore Completions Technical Section (OCTS).

The OCTS is for technical professionals and academia who are active or have a deep interest in Offshore Completions and promotes the capability development related to Offshore Completions including sand control, hydraulic fracturing, delivery systems such as crossover tools, fluids, wellwork access and optimization etc. through on-line events, online networking, workshops, and conferences. It also promotes sustainability and mitigation of the environmental impact of Offshore Completions in pursuit of operational excellence.

The OCTS encourages SPE global outreach and diversity, with emphasis on recognition of professionals in Offshore Completions, and their contribution to the Completions Community.  It also promotes the transfer of knowledge and best practices through meetings, events, communications, articles in JPT, TWA, and other SPE publications, technical papers/presentations, and SPE Connect.

You can join HERE! Simply check the box next to Offshore Completions and click Save at the bottom of the page. You can Join other technical sections as well!

Members can learn more about the Offshore Completions Technical Section HERE.

⏲ : Tue Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 PM
📍 : Norwich, England

 "Integrated Geoscience and Engineering to Improve Hydraulic Fracturing and Field Development". 

Abstract:

“Integrating multiple types of modern field technologies systematically has led to improvements in field testing, understanding, and acreage development in geologically complex formations. These efforts are proving to be invaluable when coupled across disciplines and combined with simulations for predictive evaluations. Several field case studies will be provided to illustrate the benefits of the multi-pronged diagnostics with modeling approach, which include pairing fiber optics, sealed wellbore pressure monitoring, formation imaging, calipers, and microseismic together. Multi-disciplinary datasets from before, during, and after stimulations will be combined into geomechanics models to inform stage and cluster level details derived from field diagnostics that include stimulation and production performance behaviors. An additional case study will connect post-stimulation diagnostics by including downhole erosion imaging, offset strain monitoring, and production warmback analysis to provide comprehensive insight for field development. These case studies illustrate how improved geomechanics modeling, application of field data, collection of the necessary diagnostics, and testing methods may be used across disciplines to effectively inform geoscience and reservoir characterization understanding, completion design, diagnostics, resource development, and well performance.

Biography:

Erich Kerr is SM Energy Company's Engineering Supervisor for Reservoir Characterization, leading completions design, simulation, and exploration / resource evaluations. Erich is currently the lead engineer over the Department of Energy Austin Chalk / Eagle Ford Field Laboratory, which includes multiple stacked diagnostics and top researchers (Texas A&M University, Stanford University, LBNL). Erich was a former SPE Student Chapter President and now serves as an SPE Committee member and Discussion Leader on Forums / Workshops focused on Hydraulic Fracturing and Field Development. Erich holds a BS from Colorado School of Mines in Petroleum Engineering and has authored over 19 technical publications.

Sabias que la SPE patagonia tiene varios comites donde te podes sumar?

• Jovenes Profesionales
• Diversidad e Inclusion
• GAIA (Sustentabilidad)
• Redes y Comunicacion
• Eventos y Charlas Tecnicas

Si te interesa escribinos spepatagonia@spemail.org

May 2024 Newsletter Now Available

The Section Board would like to invite you to the 2024 SPE Great Yarmouth Section Annual General Meeting to be held at the Imperial Hotel Great Yarmouth on Thursday 23rd May 2024 commencing at 12-30hrs.

If you would like to be involved with the Section and become a Board Member, then this is an excellent way to contribute and join in and shape the future of the Section. Following the Meeting a sit down lunch will be provided.

Agenda

1. Chairman’s Repor
2. Treasurers Report
3. Membership Update
4. Resignation of 2023-2024 Board Members
5. Election of Board Members for 2024 -2025
6. Any other business for which due notice has been received

If you wish to join us, then please email bobb@modgy.co.uk or call on 01493 658488

Kind Regards

SPE Great Yarmouth Section

Please join our Savvy Separator Shoptalk! The topic of the Session is Vortex Breakers which is an important part of Separators Design. Ever want to have a chat on a technical topic or just curious about a best practice? Or get some advice about a design? Do you miss that expert that retired from your company? Then the STTS “Savvy Separator Shoptalk” may be your solution. This online meeting is an informal get-together for technical/technology discussions. 

To learn more and register, click the following link: 

"Vortex Breakers - An Important Part of Separators Design"

Please check our April 2024 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this:

Newsletter @SPEgermany April 2024

Happy reading!

From Boom to Evolution: The Great Yarmouth SPE Section Celebrates 40 Years

As the Southern North Sea oil and gas industry boomed in the 1970s and 80s, the need for a platform for professional exchange and collaboration grew. In 1984, this need was once again met with the establishment of the Great Yarmouth Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), 10 years after the Aberdeen SPE section and 13 years after the establishment of the first SPE section in the UK, the London section.

The SPE Great Yarmouth Section arrived at the heart of the industry's golden age. Major oil and gas companies like BP, Shell, and ExxonMobil had a significant presence in the region, driving exploration, development, and production activities. The section provided a vital space for engineers from these companies, alongside independent operators and service providers, to share knowledge, discuss technical challenges, and stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field.

One of the section's signature events became the "Oil Baron's Ball" – an annual extravaganza, not unlike the first Offshore Europe conference held here in Great Yarmouth under the name "Oiltech" in 1971. Many will recall the highlight of the SPE season the Oil Baron's Ball - a popular event attracting 450 plus attendees which celebrated the industry and the chapter activities in the SNS and onshore at the East coast gas terminals. The annual event fostered a vibrant community atmosphere, providing opportunities for networking, cultural exchange, and creating lasting memories. The current board recently paid homage to those members that we know who have passed away, including 4 former Oil Barons.

However, the industry landscape in the Southern North Sea began to shift in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. As some of the major oil and gas companies matured their assets and production in the region declined, the section faced new challenges. The number of engineers working in Great Yarmouth dwindled, impacting the section's membership and activities.

Despite these challenges, the SPE Great Yarmouth Section continues to adapt and evolve. They remain committed to fostering a strong technical community within the region, even as the industry landscape changes. The section's legacy lies in its role as a cornerstone of professional development and knowledge sharing during the Southern North Sea's golden age, and its continued efforts to support the engineers who shape the industry's future.

Photo below: Great Yarmouth Petroleum Section gathering in Christmas 1999, taken at the Hotel Shadingfield before it got turned into a casino, with 4 present board members. Out of the directors for the 1995/96 season only 2 from that period remain as local board members namely Clive Skoyles, and Phil Smith.

The SPE Calgary Section invites you to a luncheon with the CEO of Pine Cliff Energy entitled "Fueling Groth: Navigating Entrepreneurship and M&A in the Oil and Gas Sector". Hope to see you there!

April 2024 Newsletter Now Available