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2023 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Registration

All , SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) - 2023 The SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 2023 is scheduled for 16-18 October in San Antonio, TX. Registration for the three-day event is currently open. Register soon to avail the early bird pricing, valid until 15 September 2023. Registration Link: http://go.spe.org/23ATCEregtso Event Flyers More about the Event Attend ATCE 2023 and witness some of the brightest minds in the industry share their expertise and advancements! Don’t miss out on the Keynote Luncheon, led by renowned energy expert Jarand Rystad, CEO of Rystad Energy, who will be paving the way for a future of innovation. Get ready to witness the dawn of a new era in the energy industry at 2023 ATCE. This groundbreaking event is a convergence of bright minds, cutting-edge technologies, and visionary strategies that will shape the trajectory of the industry. Put your finger on the pulse of innovation and explore new horizons in energy! Embrace the power of knowledge and unlock the potential of energy efficiency at SPE’s 2023 ATCE. Explore the various technical sessions that will delve into the powers of AI and digitalization, energy storage, drilling and completions, and innovative solutions that will impact the ever-evolving energy landscape. Learn from leaders at Suncor, Halliburton, Devon Energy, and more. The future of energy awaits! Delve into groundbreaking topics like renewable energy integration, digitalization, and sustainable practices. Discover how industry experts like Aaron Ketter from Devon Energy Corporation and Toby Rice from EQT are shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow. Don’t miss out, be at the forefront of energy innovation. Exciting news! The Technical Program is live for the 2023 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition! Be in attendance to hear from hard-hitting speakers from leading companies like Rystad Energy, Suncor, Devon Energy, and more. Thank you, SPE - Flow Assurance Technical Section (FTS).

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WORKSHOP: Día del Ingeniero 2023

¿Celebramos el Día del Ingeniero en la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section? Así es,... Es un reconocimiento a nuestros extraordinarios profesionales, quienes, al igual que nuestra SPE, están presentes donde haya hidrocarburos y se han convertido en un semillero para agregar valor y contribuir con su extracción acertadamente. Por cuarto año consecutivo festejamos y reconocemos las exitosas trayectorias de nuestros profesionales, donde quiera se encuentren, su disposición para compartir su conocimiento y su capacidad para aprender, adaptarse y gerenciar los cambios del entorno. ¿Te unes a nuestro festejo?

Artifical Lift - ESPs. A lecture by Subject Matter Expert Jeff Dwiggins

Bio Jeff Dwiggins has worked in the oil and gas industry for 30+ years and in the ESP industry since 1989. Prior to starting his consulting career, Jeff worked for Mobil Oil Corporation, Reda Pump Company and Wood Group ESP in various capacities. In 2002 Jeff founded Dwiggins Consulting LLC and subsequently founded Artificial Lift Solutions Pte Ltd (ALS), a Singapore company in 2009. Over the years Jeff has become recognized as an expert in the application and operation of electric submersible pumping systems (ESPs). Jeff and his team of engineers work on a wide variety of ESP and artificial lift projects throughout the world. Jeff was the project engineer for the initial development of cable deployed and coiled tubing deployed ESPs. Jeff holds patents on these applications and has authored papers on these topics. Additionally, Jeff has authored several SPE papers and articles on various topics relating to ESPs. Jeff routinely teaches courses on ESP failure analysis in such forums as the ESP Symposium, Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition, Middle East Artificial Lift Conference, and others. Currently, Jeff and his team are working on projects worldwide, including in North America, in conventional and unconventional applications. Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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Tech Talk: Retrofit Thru-tubing Deep Gas Lift - A Case Study from Brunei

Retrofit Thru-tubing Deep Gas Lift - A Case Study from Brunei Scott Gutleber & Threedhases Jiamjarasrungsi Weatherford 02 November 2023 BELGO - Q1 HCMC Abstract Scott and Nat will present a case study for a shut-in offshore oil producer in Brunei with multiple tubing leaks. An innovative thru-tubing retrofit gas lift system was installed, isolating the leaks and allowing for lift gas injection below the production packer. The gas lift valve was placed 200 m TVD deeper than the lowermost side pocket mandrel, enabling production from a deeper depth than would be possible using conventional gas lift. Within four hours of starting lift gas injection, the well was flowing steadily with 900 kPa of FWHP. This cost-effective approach helped the operator avoid an expensive workover and maximize production potential. Biographies Threedhases Jiamjarasrungsi (Nat) is Operations Manager at Weatherford with over 12 years of experience in artificial lift and production solutions in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. He holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career as an artificial lift engineer. Over the years, he has held a variety of roles in artificial lift, production chemicals, procurement, and digital solutions. He also served as a Board of Director for the SPE Thailand Chapter. Scott Gutleber is a Technical Sales Engineer from Weatherford with 14 years of experience in rigless well intervention. He holds a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Engineering and a Bachelors degree in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania. Scott is currently based in Bangkok, having completed assignments in Asia, the Middle East, West Africa, and the North Sea. Agenda 18:00 - 18:30 - Welcome Drinks and Food 18:30 - 19:30 - Presentation, Q&A 19:30+ - Networking Registration: Free entry for all participants This is a face-to-face session only Contact Robert Fargo on +84903689948 or robert.fargo@harbourenergy.com Have you registered for SPE membership or sponsorship? SPE members enjoy distinct access to a vast collection of resources, programs and services in conjunction with building a recognized community and having each member’s voice heard.For more information, please log on to https://www.spe.org/en/members/ Join now. Get involved locally.

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Mastering the Challenges of High-Frequency Torsional Oscillations in Hard Rock Drilling

Abstract: Vibrations induced by the drilling process limit the drilling efficiency directly and indirectly. Directly if the delivery of power to the cutting process is negatively impacted through vibrations, indirectly if a limitation of the operational parameters is necessary to reduce vibrational loads and avoid reliability issues. The lecture gives an overview on these aspects focusing on High- Frequency Torsional Oscillations (HFTO). HFTO is increasingly discussed in the drilling industry since about ten years, driven by the new ability to systematically detect them The audience shall connect drilling in hard and dense formation with PDC cutters and rotary steerable systems to HFTO. The complexity of the proper interpretation of the measurements related to HFTO is highlighted. Also, audience is kindly asked to consider HFTO in the planning phase of each drilling operations, and if expected from the drilling application, to plan for it accordingly

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SPE NL November Meeting & Lecture

Ticket shop opens 30 October.

CO2 in, CH4 out! A Useful Concept for Hydrates?

Overview Natural gas hydrate deposits are found on all active and passive continental margins as well as in permafrost regions and deep lakes. Their worldwide occurrence and the large quantities of natural gas they contain make them appear to be both an energy source and a potential climate factor. In order to use the methane bound in gas hydrate deposits in the most climate-neutral way possible, it has been proposed to combine the extraction of natural gas from the gas hydrates with the injection of CO2: The methane gas trapped in the gas hydrates is to be replaced by CO2. In recent years, a large number of experimental and numerical simulations have been performed to understand the interaction between injected CO2 and the hydrate-bearing sediment. This webinar summarizes the main results and highlights the challenges and potential opportunities of the method. This webinar is categorized under the Projects, Facilities, and Construction technical discipline. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Judith Schicks and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Judith Schicks. Speaker: Judith Schicks Dr. Judith M. Schicks is the head of the Gas Hydrate Research Group at the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ, Potsdam, Germany and holds a professorship for thermodynamics of multiphase systems at the University of Potsdam, Germany. The group's research focuses on understanding the thermodynamics of complex gas hydrates and their application in natural and industrial systems. She received her diploma in chemistry in 1995 and her PhD in applied physical chemistry in 1999 from the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg. In 2013 she habilitated with a thesis on gas hydrates at the University of Potsdam, where she was appointed “Privatdozentin” in 2014 and as Professor at 2021. At the University of Potsdam, she teaches the subjects of environmental chemistry, analytics, and the fundamentals and applications of clathrate hydrates. Moderator: Aziz Rahman Dr. Aziz Rahman is an Associate Professor in the Petroleum Engineering Program at Texas A&M University - Qatar (TAMUQ). Before his appointment at TAMUQ, he was a faculty member at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and an Instructor at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Rahman received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, in 2010. Since then, he has been involved in several research collaborations with companies, including Total Energies, Qatargas, Schlumberger, North Oil Company, NEL, Syncrude Canada, GRi Simulations, and Petroleumsoft. During this time, Dr. Rahman secured around $2.5 million in research funding from organizations such as the Qatar Foundation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and Newfoundland Research & Development Corp. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta, Canada, and an active member of organizations such as SPE and ASME.

Production Enhancement Projects: A New Mindset to Boost Hydrocarbon from Brown Fields.

Join Maria Leticia Vazquez, Business Development Manager for Production Enhancement Projects at SLB, as she introduces an innovative strategy aimed at increasing production, reducing operational costs, and mitigating environmental impact.

Technical Talk: Latest in Completions

Outline : Let’s talk about completions! It is the critical connection between the well and the reservoir to maximize the recovery of oil and gas. We will start with the basics of completion designs from sandface to upper completions. The next part is about maximizing infrastructure and efficiency with electric intelligent completion systems. Electrification and digitalization of completions provide the greatest opportunity to increase field recovery efficiency and reduce infrastructure. We will also touch on the topic of extended reach and multilaterals to improve reservoir production by accessing numerous production zones or by increasing the contact area between a wellbore and a formation with minimal increase in drilling and completion costs. Bio : Arinta Fadly is an experienced (15+ years of seniority) oil and gas professional with an international background. She is currently a Product Champion for the Completions product line for SLB, overseeing the global reach of gas lift products and services. Prior to moving to Singapore, Arinta worked as an instructor for core completion in SLB’s Middle East and Asia learning center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Having worked in the field operations for almost 10 (ten) years, she experienced firsthand running various completion installations, as both field supervisor and project engineer in different kinds of environments, including onshore, offshore, platform, subsea, workover rigs, and ultra-deepwater rigs. She has experience not only in upper completions but also in sand control equipment, multilateral wells, and multistage stimulation. Arinta holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Nanyang Business School, NTU, Singapore, class of 2023. Cost (for registration in advance up to 24 hours before the event ): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we can record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. Cost includes food and beverages. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta (SPE Singapore Program Chair) via WhatsApp (+65 8647 1104) or email ( afadly@slb.com ) for any questions or clarification.

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2023 End of Year Party!

Dear members, You are cordially invited to our end-of-year party, held on Wednesday, 6 December, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Level 3), 31 Boat Quay. This event is a collaboration with the AIEN (Association of International Energy Negotiators) society. This invitation is for SPE Singapore chapter members only . Advance registration and cross-checking of a valid membership list will be required. Please register through the registration section of this page. This will be an opportunity to connect with energy industry colleagues, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle while celebrating the year-end over drinks and nibbles. Price: Members $35. IMPORTANT: Payment at the door is NOT available, and only registration paid before the 4th of December will be included in the attendance list Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Compartir Navideño 2023

¿A la expectativa de nuestro Compartir Navideño?... Prepárate e invita a tus colegas para el disfrute de lo previsto en nuestro evento de cierre de año, cuya presentación de lo relevante del 2023 realizará Tomás Mata, extrapolando lo que se espera sean los cambios posibles a nivel energético para Venezuela. Adelantarte a los festejos de fin de año, brindando por la prosperidad y por el bienestar de todos para el 2023, en un ambiente musical acorde. Te esperamos!

SPE NL December Meeting & Lecture

Investigation of Casing Leak Problem in Deep Wells: Does the Data Give a Wrong Answer?

The SPE Egyptian Section is thrilled to announce the insightful presentation of the December Monthly Meeting titled "Investigation of Casing Leak Problem in Deep Wells: Does the Data Give a Wrong Answer?" Marwa Alqutt, an esteemed expert in Drilling Fluids and Cementing, will lead an engaging session where attendees will dive into the complexities of casing leaks in deep wells. The presentation offers a valuable exploration of casing leak challenges, navigating through data interpretation and analysis, and shedding light on potential misinterpretations that could lead to inaccurate conclusions. Join us on Dec. 19th at Khalda Petroleum Company for an enriching experience. Secure your spot now to be part of this impactful conversation led by Marwa Alqutt . Best regards, SPE Egyptian Section

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i-trak/Corva Technology - Digitalization

Join us for an insightful session on "i-trak/Corva Technology - Digitalization," where we'll delve into Baker Hughes’ OFSE Digital Capabilities, delivering a step-change in operational efficiency. Discover the latest advancements in digital technologies transforming the Oil & Gas industry. By Eng. Hesham Al Kholy

Joint with AIEN Workshop: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in the APAC Energy Industry

The Singapore SPE section is collaborating with the AIEN to bring you an outstanding event at members rate. If you are SPE member but not AIEN member, you can still register with member's rate. Below are the details of the event: One-day conference on “Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage in the APAC Energy Industry”. The conference will focus on CCS/CCUS issues that are relevant for the energy industry in the Asia Pacific region. The focus will be on global sustainability issues such as: Introduction to the basic technical, transportation, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS. An understanding of the minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes. An understanding of how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of comprehensive regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risks. A discussion on market creation and current financing mechanisms to support CCS/CCUS in Asia. This conference will include a diverse group of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the energy industry. Our speakers and panelists will address topics such as the role of CCS/CCUS as a low-carbon solution, legal risks associated with inadequate regulatory structures, opportunities in APAC, the current regulatory frameworks in Asia Pacific, and more. Conference Co-chairs Michael Arruda, King & Spalding LLP Egon van der Hoeven, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Continuing Education Credits AIEN is an accredited sponsor approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE. The number of MCLE credit hours awarded for this event are still being determined. Registration Fees Your conference registration includes digital materials, breaks, a lunch and a Networking Reception. Your registration does not include hotel and travel accommodations. All fees are in USD. Member Rates AIEN/SPE Active Member: $300 Government/National Company Member: $300 Non-Member Rates Non-AIEN and Non-SPE member: $375 SPE Singapore members' special : you can get a discounted price of $300. Please contact Paulina directly (details at the bottom of this page) to get your discount coupon code. You will then enter the discount coupon code when submitting the payment on the registration website page. Click the blue button "Register Now" below. Objectives This one-day forum will: · Introduce basic technical, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS · Describe minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes · Discuss market creation and financing mechanisms available to support CCS/CCUS in Asia · Discuss how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of robust regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risk Sessions / Panels / Speakers 1. Welcome Remarks (9:00 am – 9:15 am) – Michael Arruda, AIEN Asia Regional Director, King & Spalding LLP (Tokyo) 2. Keynote : Role of CCS/CCUS as a Low Carbon Solution and Opportunity in APAC (9:15 am - 9:45 am) – Abstract : Countries and companies are setting aggressive net-zero targets, while hydrocarbon energy forms are still required to meet the world's energy demands. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage, at scale, will be among the tools necessary to reach these targets. The keynote speaker will set the stage for how CCS/CCUS’s potential can provide large scale solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy with a focus on its role in Asia Pacific. 3. The Value Chain of Carbon – Capturing, Transporting and Storing CO2 (9:45 am – 11:00 am) Abstract : CCS technology has been deployed for nearly half a century. Employing this solution at scale and across borders requires new policies to establish a value chain between emitters, transporters, and storage providers. This panel will provide an overview of the technical aspects of CCS/CCUS; market creation and financing, including Inflation Reduction Act and Joint Carbon Market (Japan); and liability considerations for CCS/CCUS projects. a. Overview / Moderator: Mark Tandy, Senior Business Developer, EP/NB-CN/CCS, TotalEnergies (Paris) b. Technical i. Capture / Hubs Joseph Stroffolino, Solution Development Manager, Energy Transition APAC, Air Liquide (Singapore) ii. Transportation – Shipping, Pipelines, Terminals Yuji Aibara, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Tokyo) iii. Storage / MMV Prabhat Agrawal, Senior Advisor, Gaffney Cline (Singapore) c. Risk Management Baker Botts – Michael Harrison, Partner (Singapore) \ d. Market Creation and Financing Standard Chartered – Kamal Khullar, Managing Director, Energy and Resources – Asia Pacific and Middle East (Singapore) Networking Break (11:00 am – 11:15 am) 4. Current Regulatory Frameworks in Asia Pacific (11:15 am – 12:30 pm) Abstract : Enabling large scale CCS/CCUS projects requires regional cooperation and corresponding national policies to encourage investment, development, and safe operations. Comprehensive legislation or regulations have yet to be put in place to do so. While countries' policies are in varying stages of development, long-term investors require certain minimum legislative and regulatory standards to underpin investments decisions. This panel will cover the current legal and regulatory frameworks in certain Asia Pacific countries and discuss minimum standards necessary to encourage investment and realize development of CCS/CCUS value chain. Speakers/moderators under consideration a. Singapore : Kelvin Wong, Partner, Allen & Gledhill (Singapore) b. Indonesia : Belladonna Maulianda, Special Advisor Coordinating Ministry Maritime Affairs and Investment, Executive Director of Indonesia CCS Center (Jakarta) c. Malaysia : Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division, Petronas (Kuala Lumpur) d. Australia : Jocelyn Taylor, Manager, CCUS & H2 Collaborations, Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (Canberra) Moderator : TK & Partners , Ed Lock, Managing Director (Bangkok) (Co-Author, “Unlocking Asia–Pacific’s Vast Carbon-Capture Potential”, McKinsey & Company (February 2023)) Lunch Break: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 5. Legal Risks Associated with Inadequate Regulatory Structures (2:00 pm – 3:15 pm) Abstract : Incomplete regulations and inconsistent frameworks across the Asia Pacific region require interim solutions to bridge the gaps. This panel will discuss legal challenges associated with gaps in the regulatory frameworks, cross-border considerations, and brainstorm possible solutions. a. King & Spalding – Zoe Bromage, Partner (Singapore) b. Shearman & Sterling – Angie Bible, Counsel (Singapore) c. Squire, Patton, Boggs – Natalie Lonergan, Partner (Sydney) Moderator : Professor Tina Soliman Hunter, Macquarie University (Sydney) (co-author, Implications of ‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ for the Hydrocarbon Industry: A Case Study of Selected Mature Petroleum Jurisdictions , JWELB) Networking Break: (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm) 6. Commercializing Carbon (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm) Abstract : There are minimum commercial and regulatory standards required to regulate the capture and storage of carbon and to provide the potential for entering into commercial arrangements for its utilization. This panel will discuss those minimum standards and current efforts underway in Asia Pacific and elsewhere – including the development of model contractual arrangements -- to ensure that the benefits of CCS/CCUS can be realized to assist countries and companies realize their net zero ambitions. a. Petronas – Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division – Kasawari (Kuala Lumpur) b. ExxonMobil – Christina Konvicka, Global Policy Coordinator – Indonesia CCS Hubs (Houston) c. Chevron – Vitaly Osokin, Business Development Manager New Energies, Asia Pacific (Singapore) d. Santos – Nick Pembshaw, Vice President, Infrastructure (Adelaide) Moderator : Phil Solomon, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group (Singapore) 7. Closing Remarks (4:45 pm – 5:00 pm) 8. Networking and Cocktail Reception (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

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WEBINAR: Nueva Tecnología para Optimizar y Automatizar la Producción en Campos Maduros

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro Webinar sobre Nueva tecnología para optimizar y automatizar la producción en campos maduros? Nuestro ponente nos dará a conocer esta tecnología y su uso en la Industria Petrolera en Venezuela, aprovechando su potencial para la recuperación de la producción diferida en campos maduros. También, nos mostrará en qué consiste esta tecnología, qué es y cómo funciona la válvula automática de superficie, su instalación, requisitos de aplicación, pozos candidatos, ventajas y experiencias con resultados de campo. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Julio Granadillo, Ingeniero de Petróleo de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, con un Diplomado sobre Formación para Gerentes de la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas Nacional, en el IESA. Ha laborado en las siguientes empresas: Primera Resources en el desarrollo de software; en Castillomax Oil and Gas, S.A como asesor de nuevas tecnologías; en GETCO GULFENERGY COMPANY LIMITED como asesor de proyectos de exploración y explotación de hidrocarburos y en la Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo (CVP) en el área de desarrollo de negocios. Actualmente se desempeña como profesor del Ciclo Básico y como Ingeniero de Desarrollo de Tecnologías de Ekabel en la Universidad Central de Venezuela.

SAVE THE DATE: SPE NL Black Tie Candlelight Dinner & Dance 2024

SPE NL Events Programme: Feb '24 - Oct '24

Thursday 15th February. Underground Hydrogen Storage Workshop organised by SPE NL. Monday 11th March. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Distinguished Lecturer Martin Storey discusses "A survival guide for digital transformation". Monday 8th April. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Emanuele Gemelli (Petrogas): Emissions reduction management. Monday 13th May. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Dr. Mark Davis (Capterio): “How advanced analytics is accelerating net zero progress, creating value and reducing gas flaring”. Wednesday 15th May. SPE NL CCS Workshop. Monday 17th June. SPE NL Energy Day. Monday 17th June. Joint PGK/SPE BBQ and Meeting. “Machine-Learning for Efficient CO2 Storage Modeling” Monday 9th September. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Geertjan Og: Canopus Drilling Technology (tentative) Monday 14th October: SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Jeroen Abels: "Permitting process for N05-A" - learnings and the story about the N05-A project and its role in the energy transition

Regenerative Practice for Oil & Gas: Our Unique Opportunity to be Part of the Solution

Regenerative practice is a new concept for the industry which has practiced resource extraction for over a century. Our industry has an unprecedented opportunity to be a major contributor to climate change solutions due to our training and expertise. Regeneration is a natural outcome of resource stewardship. Just as we, as an industry, strive to be more efficient in our use of time, material, and energy, we must also become better stewards of the conditions that enable humans to thrive on the planet. Our industry is crucial for a prosperous future. Regenerative practice is the key. Concepts like the circular economy, bioeconomics, and biomimicry are discussed and examples of their integration into operations are provided. The key takeaway for this talk is that we all have a role in a regenerative future for the industry

Workshop: Introduction to Underground Hydrogen Storage Developments

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WEBINAR: Tecnología LoRaWAN para Automatizar la Producción en Campos de Petróleo y de Gas

¿Cuál es el tema? Tecnología LoRaWAN para automatizar producción en campos de petróleo y de gas. Nuestros ponentes Javier y Elroy nos darán a conocer esta tecnología, la cual se ha comenzado a utilizar en la Industria Petrolera de Venezuela y de otros países, cuyas características permiten su instalación en lugares remotos para mejorar la producción, mediante el ajuste de los parámetros en tiempo real, realizar un estricto control y seguimiento de las operaciones, desde la seguridad de los equipos, los profesionales que allí laboran y el resguardo del medio ambiente. El uso de esta tecnología, con alto esfuerzo local, requiere un estudio de los requerimientos del cliente para su implantación y obtención de resultados exitosos. Es una herramienta de excelente relación costo/beneficio y rápida integración con aplicaciones de software existentes en la empresa del cliente. LoRaWAN ofrece una manera fácil y económica para agilizar objetivos operativos y facilitar la migración a campos digitales y LLot. También nos presentan casos reales de campo, donde se integra exitosamente esta tecnología para atender las necesidades diversas de los pozos. ¿Quiénes son nuestros ponentes? Javier Medina, Ing. en Electrónica, con Especializaciones en Telecom., Gestión y Consultoría de Telecom., y Diplomado en Ciberseguridad, con más de 25 años de experiencia en el mercado de telecomunicación y tecnología. Ha laborado en diferentes empresas como Siemens, Nortel y ZTE. Posee amplia experiencia con fabricantes de equipos como como Huawei, Cisco, Juniper. Actualmente se desempeña como gerente de la empresa COLBITS, compañía orientada a I+D y enfocada en desarrollar sistemas embebidos (hardware y software) para aplicaciones en el ecosistema de Territorios Inteligentes. Elroy Rosado, BSc en Tecnología y Comun., MBA, con Diplomados en Sist. de Telemetría y Automat. y Control. Con experiencia mayor a 25 años, ha laborado en Schneider Electric, Control Microsystems y Freeware Technologies, desempeñando cargos ejecutivos relacionados con ventas y desarrollo de nuevos negocios para América. Actualmente se desempeña como CEO en la empresa Advance Industrial Wireless Technologies and Solutions (AIWTS), con sede en USA.. Te esperamos!

SPE NL March Meeting & Lecture

WEBINAR: Activando tu Liderazgo Personal...Estrategias para el Éxito en Transiciones Críticas

¿Qué puedes esperar de está presentación? Es un webinar diseñado para profesionales en busca de herramientas prácticas para triunfar en momentos de cambio y desafío. Este evento único muestra cómo el liderazgo es esencial en el lugar de labores y crucial en la vida cotidiana. Exploramos diversas habilidades de liderazgo: comunicación asertiva, toma de decisiones, gestión de conflictos y la dirección personal. Mostramos nuevas perspectivas sobre este tema y estrategias probadas para gestionar desafíos y comprender la importancia del liderazgo personal en la consecución de las metas. Aprenderemos como enfocar soluciones para superar crisis de identidad, estrés financiero e impacto emocional con métodos prácticos como Inteligencia Emocional, Resiliencia, Networking y Planificación Estratégica Adaptativa. Aprovecha esta experiencia transformadora y la oportunidad de descubrir el líder que llevas dentro y así trazar un curso hacia el éxito en todas las áreas de tu vida. Prepárate para desatar tu potencial de liderazgo. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Alessandro Ungredda, Ing. Mecánico egresado de la USB, VZLA, en 1986, y con MSc en Gerencia de Tecnología en el MIT, Cambridge MA, en 1993. Es un profesional con más de 30 años de experiencia en la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas y una amplia trayectoria en planificación estratégica y gestión de tecnología. Su recorrido profesional incluye roles clave en consultoría gerencial, desarrollo de negocios y liderazgo de proyectos en empresas líderes del sector. Alessandro es reconocido por su capacidad para comunicar ideas complejas de manera clara y efectiva. Su enfoque práctico y orientado a resultados, junto con su experiencia internacional y multilingüe, lo convierten en un experto calificado para impartir este webinar "Activando tu Liderazgo Personal: Estrategias para el Éxito en Transiciones Críticas". Aprovecha esta oportunidad única de aprender de un profesional con una amplia experiencia en la industria. Te esperamos!

SPE Distinguished Lecture - Jaideva Goswami - Early Kick Detection

PLEASE RSVP BELOW A kick or an influx may be defined as an unintended flow of formation fluid into the borehole. It occurs when the wellbore pressure falls below the formation pore pressure. Not all kicks are dangers; however, an uncontrolled kick can lead to catastrophic events. A reliable early kick detection and monitoring system is critical to maintaining wellbore stability. Typically, the gain in pit volume and change in flow rate serve as some of the primary kick indicators. Secondary indicators include borehole pressure, temperature, resistivity, mud properties, and cuttings. While the gain in pit volume can indicate the kick with higher reliability, the downhole measurements in conjunction with high-speed telemetry and advanced real-time processing algorithms can be an effective early warning system, enabling timely mitigation plans. This lecture begins with some basics of wellbore stability, kick indicators, and monitoring systems. Various downhole sensor measurements and their relevance to kick detection are discussed. Both experimental and field examples are presented to illustrate the methodology. Pressure data are analyzed to estimate change in density and correlate it with the type, location, and evolution of the influx along the wellbore. Some innovative ideas on sensor design and realtime data processing for event detection and uncertainty quantification are discussed. One key message from this lecture: Kicks can be catastrophic, but recent and future developments in sensor technology, data processing, and telemetry are enabling timely identification and mitigation plans.

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WEBINAR: Perspectivas del Gas Natural en Venezuela

¿Qué puedes esperar de está presentación? Nuestro ponente nos presenta una visión del negocio del gas natural en Venezuela, más enfocada en el midstream y downstream. Los retos y oportunidades en materia de gas, el entendimiento del mercado, la fijación de los precios, los mercados de exportación y las oportunidades en el mercado interno venezolano. Igualmente, nos dará a conocer la infraestructura existente y nos permitirá entender la base de recursos. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Antero Alvarado, Lic. en Admón. de Negocios y Maestría en Economía de la Energía, IFP, Francia. Desde el 2014 se desempeña como profesor del IESA, especialidad gas natural, cuyo objetivo es incentivar el uso en Venezuela, en sustitución de combustibles líquidos, y la reducción de emisiones de CO2, producto de la quema de este recurso. Ha sido tutor de diversos trabajos de grado y ha formado a más de 300 estudiantes en el área del gas natural. Fue fundador de la oficina de GELA en Venezuela y actualmente, es socio y director de Gas Energy Latín América. Por más de 20 años ha liderado estudios de la rentabilidad del gas natural en la región y la evaluación de riesgos de mercados. Desde 2021 es Chairman del Caracas Gas Forum, evento único que une el ámbito de los negocios con la academia, orientado a posicionar a Venezuela y a este encuentro como el de mayor prestigio a nivel nacional. Antero, es invitado, como experto en la región, a dictar charlas, a participar en foros y en programas de radio y televisión, a nivel nacional e internacional. También, escribe para Energy Advisor, revista del Inter-American Dialogue con sede en Washington. Es co-autor y autor de varios libros, entre los cuales están: Energía y Dignidad Humana, Gas Natural en Venezuela Incentivos Regulación y Transición; La Industria gasífera en Venezuela. Es autor de las publicaciones: Gas para todos: Transición Energética y Justicia Social en Venezuela. Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Caracas 2023 y Llegó la hora del gas natural, Revista SIC, diciembre 2022.

Let's Challenge the Deepwater Well Design Paradigm with Casing Drilling

Deepwater well design has not really evolved in the last half-century. A major design deficiency is the shallow setting depth of the initial conductor casing not leveraging the increasing fracture gradient below the seafloor. The initial conductor setting depth is limited to about 400 feet below the seafloor due to the technical limitations of the jetting process. Jetting uses bit and mud motor technology without pipe rotation to “push” the conductor casing into the formation without pipe rotation which is insufficient for drilling harder sediment. The result is premature slimming of well architecture in the riserless interval leading to narrow drilling operating pressure windows deeper in the well. This deficiency in well design and inefficient mitigation of shallow hazards are reasons deepwater operators may fall short of their well construction objectives. This presentation makes the case for casing drilling as a viable replacement for jetting in the initial conductor. Unlike jetting, casing drilling is a more mechanically efficient drilling system not limited by mud motor output as it uses casing rotation to drill. Casing drilling is well-proven in land and shallow water operations for top-hole drilling efficiency, reducing flat times and mitigating hazard intervals in a single trip. This talk will discuss transitioning casing drilling to the deepwater riserless interval where it can be an enabling technology to deepen the initial conductor depth based on fracture gradient, a mitigant for shallow hazards, and a means of providing deepwater operators a more optimal well design for a successful outcome. Speaker Biography: Steve Rosenberg is Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Subsea Drive Corporation. He has held various engineering and management positions for Weatherford with 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including operator and rig contractor drilling engineering positions. Steve served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer for the 2020-2021 season and is widely regarded as a subject matter expert in casing and liner drilling applications having authored numerous papers and articles on these subjects. Additionally, he holds three patents. Steve earned BS degrees; in Petroleum Engineering from Mississippi State University and in Biology from St. Lawrence University.

Geothermal - Overview

The talk will cover main aspects of the geothermal industry with a special focus on the subsurface exploration for heat capacity of an area. - types of heat sources - map of the world with main infos : countries where geothermal plays an important role, highlights about what's happening and what happened) - types of usage (heat or electricity prod), types of development - stages of development - important rules and regulations to abide other international and give some local highlights - why is geothermal developed (strength) and what are the weaknesses (risks, difficulties, costs) - some notable examples Bio: Christovik Simatupang is Baker Hughes Geothermal Advisor. Prior to that he was Chevron's geochemistry specialist with focus on geothermal. He has 20 years supporting the geothermal industry, especially in the field of geochemistry and geology, and co-authored 17 papers. The geothermal experiences were obtained from various geothermal systems, namely, - steam dominated in Darajat, - liquid dominated in Salak, - fault-controlled system in Silangkitang, - supergene acidic and high gas system in Namora-I-Langit, - concealed outflow system in Sorik Marapi, - supergene acidic system in Sokoria. In addition, the exploration work and conceptual modeling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. In addition, the exploration geochemistry work and conceptual modelling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Iceland, Taiwan and Africa. The exposure to different heat extraction technologies, i.e., single flash, double flash, and combined cycle binary in the aforementioned geothermal fields has also contributed to the enhancement of thorough knowledge and understanding on the full complete cycle of geothermal utilization, not to mention, the fluid treatment to prevent corrosion and scaling by using NaOH, H 2 SO 4 and chemical polymer inhibition. The sphere of influence has been widened by involving in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) projects for instance air dispersion modelling of carbon and H 2 S emission. Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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WEBINAR: El Valor del Dato en los Procesos de E&P

¿Sabemos para qué se utiliza un dato y cómo interpretar los resultados que genera ese dato? La gerencia adecuada de los recursos hidrocarburiferos es posible si disponemos de una cantidad y calidad de datos o información en los diferentes procesos de la cadena de valor, lo que permite analizar, comprender y definir mejores estrategias y realizar simulaciones para la optimización de los procesos. Nuestra ponente nos define la criticidad del dato en los procesos de Exploración y Producción de Hidrocarburos, además de cómo obtenerlo y validarlo, ilustrando con ejemplos prácticos el impacto en los resultados al utilizar datos imprecisos o erróneos. ¿Quién es nuestra ponente? María Asunción Llamedo Cueto, Ingeniero Químico egresada en 1991 de la Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), con Especialización en Procesos Químicos (1997), Diplomado en Yacimientos Avanzados (2006) y Diplomado en Gas Natural (2008), todos estos estos grados académicos en la UCV. Es candidata a Doctorado Individualizado en Ciencias de Ingeniería UCV. Se ha desempeñado por más de 30 años en PDVSA, Intevep, liderando diversos proyectos en el área de recuperación mejorada de petróleo; procesos químicos: sistemas de polímeros, ASP, geles y procesos térmicos, principalmente, Combustión In Situ (ISC) y estudios con simulación numérica de yacimientos. Posee experiencias en el área de laboratorio y campo, con hidratos de gas natural como fuente de energía no convencional, a nivel experimental y modelado, simulación numérica y en el área de aseguramiento de flujo. Se desempeña como profesora de Postgrado de la EIP de la UCV y desde 2019, tiempo parcial, es docente en la Universidad Metropolitana, Dpto. de Energía y Automatización. Es mentora y asesora de tesis de pregrado y posgrado en ingeniería química y petrolera. Es coautora de numerosas publicaciones nacionales e internacionales, con varios reconocimientos. Posee una patente estadounidense aprobada y otra en proceso de revisión. Actualmente integra el Equipo de la JD de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section.

Professional Ethics for Petroleum Engineers

Professional Ethics for Petroleum E ngineers W. R. “Rick” Farmer IV, P.E., SPEC Double R Engineering, LLC April 30, 2024 Noon – 1 PM CST 11:30 AM Lunch served Petroleum Club of Lafayette - 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA Abstract Ethical practices in petroleum engineering are important for upholding industry standards, improving the public perception of our industry, and preserving our individual integrity. This meeting will include an introduction to concepts and guidelines for professional ethics and both in-person and online participants will discuss some real examples of the ethical challenges that arise in the practice of petroleum engineering. Please contact the speaker, Rick, if you know of ethical issues or questions that would be beneficial to discuss in the meeting. Members of all experience levels and specialties should find relevance in the examples. Participants will be credited with 1 PDH to fulfill the annual requirement for continuing education on ethics for professional engineers and can potentially be used for those who still need an ethics credit for 2024. Biography W. R. “Rick” Farmer, P.E. is the owner of Double R Engineering, LLC, a consulting company. Rick has over 45 years in the oilfield, starting as a roustabout / roughneck / pumper through college and then as an engineer for the Union Oil Company of California. He worked for Petroleum Engineers, Inc. and Crescent Drilling & Production where he became a partner. Rick was the Drilling and Completion Manager at Century Exploration. He worked at Stone Energy as a Deepwater Planning Engineer. Rick began studying for his Fundamental Engineer Exam and his Professional Engineering License Exam following the Deepwater Horizon / Macondo Incident. From 2019-2021, he worked for Beacon Offshore Exploration as their P.E. for work involving the Transocean “Asgard”. In 2022, at Cantium, LLC, Rick worked as a Drilling Engineer designing the Kings Hill Well, which was drilled in Bay Marchand Field in 2023, to 24.000’ through 12,500’ of salt from an independent backup. He has approximately 39 years of experience in Designing and Supervising Well Operations, including drilling, completions, workovers, and plug and abandonment work in the GOM and inland waters of Louisiana and Texas. Of this work, the majority has been in the Deepwater, Jackup, and Inland Barge work. Since 2016, Rick has been an Industry Professor developing and teaching petroleum engineering classes. He has served on the Delta Section of SPE as a Director at Large and on the Evangeline Section as Director at Large and as Vice President. Rick has served on the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) on the Lafayette and New Orleans Chapter Boards and on the National Board as National President. From 2019-2021, he worked for Beacon Offshore Exploration as their P.E. for work involving the Transocean “Asgard”. In 2022, Rick Rick is a member of the Louisiana Engineering Society, SEG, AAPG, ASME, and ASM. He is a licensed engineer in the State of Louisiana. Any feedback will be welcome for the Evangeline Section meeting: SPEEvangelineSection@gmail.com Meal headcount DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24th. NOTE: If registered after April 24th, The Petroleum Club may not have enough prepared food for you to have lunch. Registration is required to attend the event. Recommended guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be followed. Lunch served ~11:30 AM. Anyone with an interest in this subject is very welcome to attend. *Note Pricing Details SPE Members: $25 if paid by Wednesday, April 24, 2024. $30 if registered by April 24, 2024 and select Pay at Door. Note: the email invoice will show $25, but $30 will be charged at the door. $30 if no pre-registration. If you use a Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door. Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $30. NON-SPE Members: $35 if paid by Wednesday, April 24, 2024. $40 if registered by April 24, 2024 and select Pay at Door. Note: the email invoice will show $35, but $40 will be charged at the door. $40 if no pre-registration. For Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door. Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $40. Students/Faculty: First ten (10) are free; >10 then $10 / $15 at the door. Students/Faculty must email David Boucher for lunch vouchers by Wednesday, April 24th, and there is no need to register on the SPE website. Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section SSPE members only . Members in Transition (looking for work ) $0 in-person if pre-registered by April 24, 2024. Join us to network and keep your industry knowledge current at no cost if you are not currently employed. AND Please email David Boucher . Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section members only. See this guide for step-by-step instructions on registering. If you have trouble registering, try disabling the pop-up blocker in your web browser. If you continue to have problems, contact speevangelinesection@gmail.com . To receive a Continuing Education Credit Certificate by email, please email Continuing Education by April 24 or sign the roster at the meeting. You will be emailed after our meeting. Monthly Meeting = 1 CEU.

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Biofuel's role in the low carbon landscape - Joint Event with IchemE

Abstract: Biofuels can be a suitable alternative to fossil fuels as low-carbon fuels because they mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of climate change caused by transportation and power generation. For this purpose, industry has focused on increasing production and improving the efficiency of the production process of biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The need for sustainable transportation fuels is a critical issue in all societies globally. Post Covid the need for personal F2F interaction and international travel has been reinforced. We can’t do without it. For ground transportation, electrification with batteries in EVs is growing rapidly. Though this has distance limitations. For long distance air transportation, the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel must grow as quickly as we can create it. However, this is neither easy nor cheap. SAF and Biofuels have both technical and ESG challenges. The key to the S-sustainability is the use of bio renewable and recycled feedstocks. These are in limited supply and have wide variability nationally and regionally. We don’t want to have another food vs fuel conflict, as we have seen in the past. What we need to determine is how best can we create the most sustainable and cost-effective ways of producing SAF and Biofuels? One of the tried and proven ways of determining how best to produce SAF & Biofuels, or any hydrocarbon fuel, is by utilising process simulation. To do this accurately each potential feedstock must be characterised, mathematically/digitally, so that the behaviour of each molecule, or groups of molecules, can be determined in a variety of process equipment. Simulation also offers a very effective way of tracking the Carbon Intensity of each molecule as it passes and changes through a process which can provide the CI audit trail of any fuel product. A critical step in certifying a fuel product’s greenness. Our obligation, as the SPE, is that we must address all aspects of creating this sustainable part of the cyclic economy. In turn we must communicate these to the regulatory authorities and to the public to create clear understanding of the technical and ESG issues. This is so that the most effective regulatory polices are put in place which most benefit society both today and create a cleaner environment in the future, for our children and grandchildren. This presentation will delve into some of the diverse feedstocks and the process synthesis routes for making SAF and Biofuels, addressing some of the issues around scalability and efficiency of these feedstocks. It will discuss process simulation technology which can be used to select economically viable and sustainable SAF and Bio Fuel production schemes, create and design new processes, optimise their operations, track CI, energy efficiency and minimise lifecycle cumulative emissions. Speaker: Russell Byfield FIEAust CPEng NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) RPEQ SPE Russell has over 30 years’ international experience in the Petroleum and Process Industries. Russell has held a variety of global, regional and international technical, managerial, directorial & chairman roles. He has experience in refinery operations and planning, oil & gas field development, reservoir engineering, process facilities design, fabrication, commissioning and operations, technology commercialization, business strategy & planning and since 2000 has mainly focused on the modelling, analytics, digitalization, optimization and decarbonization of the Oil & Gas and process industries. Russell has a Chemical Engineering Degree with Honours from Adelaide University, is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, a Chartered Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Engineer in Petroleum and Chemical Engineering and is a Past Chair of the Queensland Branch of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Gathering around 6PM, drinks nibbles and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification.

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WEBINAR: Prevención y Mitigación de la Contaminación por Hidrocarburos

¿Qué puedes esperar de está presentación? Nuestro ponente nos presenta medidas preventivas de control y mitigación ante eventos contaminantes, ocasionados por el manejo de hidrocarburos, considerando algunos instrumentos técnicos de gestión, orientados a la remediación y restauración ambiental, mencionando los tipos de tratamientos adecuados, según el caso, y el manejo y disposición final de los desechos peligrosos que se generan. Obtendremos una visión general de los elementos de gestión asociados a la prevención de eventos contaminantes asociados al manejo de hidrocarburos, y la mitigación de sus efectos hasta alcanzar el restablecimiento del área afectada. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? José Mauro Caruso C. Ing. Forestal con Maestría en Tecnología de Productos Forestales. Profesional jubilado de la Industria Petrolera venezolana, en la cual desempeñó cargos supervisorios y gerenciales en las áreas de control de derrames de hidrocarburos, gestión ambiental, manejo de desechos, saneamiento y restauración ambiental, prevención y control de emergencias. También, coordinó operaciones enmarcadas en el Plan Nacional de Contingencia contra Derrames de Hidrocarburos de PDVSA en el Lago de Maracaibo y en el Río Catatumbo. Participó en el Plan Bilateral de Contingencia contra Derrames de Hidrocarburos suscrito entre ECOPETROL y PDVSA. Ha laborado en actividades de limpieza y remediación ambiental en selva. Actualmente se desempeña como Consultor y como facilitador para adiestramiento y formación en las áreas de su especialidad y para formación como Auditor Interno. Es Auditor Líder en la trinorma ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018.

Carbon Capture and Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)

Rawdon Seager, Gaffney, Cline & Associates Abstract: After the lecture, members will understand the importance of carbon capture and storage in the transition to a lower carbon future, and know how to evaluate quantities consistently using the SRMS. As part of the international effort to combat global warming, significant attention is being given to ways to sequester (store for the long-term) carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. It is therefore critical that there is a universal means to record the storable quantities by recognizing the maturity of the projects to be implemented and the confidence that can be placed in the estimated volumes to be sequestered. This talk will look at some of the ways in which carbon dioxide can be stored and provide a review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) framework prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers to classify and categorize the storable quantities. The talk will cover: • An overview of carbon capture, utilization and storage, including the role of greenhouse gasses in global warming • Discussion of typical modes of storage of carbon dioxide in saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields • Review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), including principles and key definitions • Discussion of economics and evaluation methods • A hypothetical example Biography: Rawdon Seager is a reservoir engineer with over 50 years’ experience in the international oil and gas arena with Shell, Huffco and, since 1985, Gaffney, Cline & Associates, where he is Chief Reservoir Engineer and Global Director of Quality Assurance. He is currently ivolved in CCS studies and application of the SRMS. He has a BSc in Physics from Bristol University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College, London. Rawdon is past Chairman of the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee and past member of the Board and current Chair of the Reserves Definitions Committee of the SPEE. Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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2024 SPE Great Yarmouth Section Annual General Meeting

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 Chairman’s Repor Treasurers Report Membership Update Resignation of 2023-2024 Board Members Election of Board Members for 2024 -2025 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

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"Steering convencional and unconventional wells with positive displacement motor. Advancements and f

Este Miercoles, te invitamos al primer DL 2024: "Steering convencional and unconventional wells with positive displacement motor. Advancements and future directions". A cargo del disertante Samuel Robello (Chief technical advisor - Halliburton). El evento es en el hotel Tower (Belgrano 174), el 29 de mayo a las 18hs. En Neuquén capital. No te lo pierdas! Abierto al público, prioridad a socios SPE. Registrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/d44APWJ8

WEBINAR: Integridad de Pozos

¿Qué puedes esperar de está presentación? Definición del tema de nuestro ponente: “La integridad del pozo se define como la aplicación de soluciones técnicas, operativas y organizativas para reducir el riesgo de liberación incontrolada de fluidos de formación y del pozo a lo largo del ciclo de vida de un pozo”. La exposición incluye la gestión de la integridad de pozos durante la vida útil, desde el diseño hasta el abandono (WIMS), las normativas y estándares internacionales aplicables, entre otros: NORSOK, ISO; API, OEUK, las definiciones de barreras, especificando el número, los elementos, el esquema por actividad, la prueba y el monitoreo de los elementos. También, nos mostrará el manejo de las presiones anulares durante la vida útil del pozo y acciones tendientes al restablecimiento de las barreras. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Nicolás Galíndez, Ing. de Petróleo egresado de la Universidad de Oriente de Venezuela, UDO, en 1984, con M.Sc. en Ing. de Petróleo obtenido en la Colorado School of Mines, en 1994. Laboró en la Industria Petrolera, en Venezuela, durante 18 años, desempeñando diversas posiciones a nivel operacional y gerencial. Ha sido consultor en México, Vietnam, EE.UU. y Rusia hasta el 2005 En 2005 ingresa a Saudi ARAMCO y en el 2008 a Repsol (Madrid), laborando allí hasta el 2017. Desde el 2018 hasta el 2023 laboró para Frontera Energy Corp en Bogotá, Colombia. Actualmente se desempeña como consultor en el área de integridad y abandono de pozos. Durante sus 38 años de experiencia profesional ha desempañado funciones técnicas y gerenciales en las áreas de perforación, adiestramiento, QA e integridad de pozos. Ha colaborado con la transferencia del conocimiento, como miembro de la directiva de la Sociedad de Ingenieros de Petróleo de la Costa Oriental de Lago, Venezuela, y como Chairman de la SPE de España.

SPE Europe Energy Conference & Exhibition

“It is not only a matter of setting the vision, we need to outline the strategy to implement that vision. And the strategy can be successful only if the technical challenges we have ahead of us are first met. At Europec the larger community can take a step forward in this direction. Researchers, professionals, and academics are invited to discuss the technical challenges to be solved, identify the knowledge gaps, and share research progress and industry results - actively contributing to paving the way to the energy transition.” “The SPE Europe Energy Conference stimulates the technical integration that addresses today’s energy transition challenges in the petroleum industry. The conference will accelerate knowledge sharing that will impact the sustainable future of Europe’s energy landscape www.spe-events.org/europeenergyconference

Unconventional Field Development: Challenges and Differences Outside North America.

Our distinguished speaker, Anwar Husen Akbar Ali , Vice President of Sub-Surface and Petroleum Engineering for NESR, will present on ' Unconventional Field Development: Challenges and Differences Outside North America .' NESR sponsors this event.

WEBINAR: Prácticas sostenibles en la Industria Petrolera: optimización de procesos, seguridad y resp

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro evento? Exploraremos cómo la Industria Petrolera, IP, puede equilibrar la eficiencia operativa y la conservación del medio ambiente, desde estrategias para optimizar la eficiencia sin comprometer la seguridad hasta la integración de energías renovables. Examinaremos cómo las empresas pueden adoptar prácticas sostenibles para un futuro más seguro y responsable. El objetivo es fomentar la sostenibilidad en la IP, en un contexto marcado por el cambio climático y la degradación ambiental. Abordaremos la optimización de procesos, la garantía de la seguridad y el respeto al medio ambiente, promoviendo una transición hacia una industria más sostenible y comprometida con el entorno. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Jorge Pinedo, B.Sc . en Ing. Mecánica y Maestría en Ing. de Petróleo de Heriot-Watt University, Reino Unido. Su experiencia de más de 30 años, a nivel operacional, técnico y gerencial, la ha desarrollado en tierra y en alta mar en diversas áreas de la Industria Petrolera, incluyendo: petróleo, gas y gas de carbón, metano, exploración, evaluación, vigilancia y optimización de la producción, gestión de yacimientos, modelaje integrado de producción, gestión integrada de proyectos e implementación de sistemas de gestión QHSE. Su trayectoria en gestión de operaciones de producción abarca desde la exploración, el yacimiento, la preparación para la operación y puesta en marcha para la producción hasta las ventas, supervisando al personal de las áreas operacionales y al de la oficina. Ha laborado en: el Mar del Norte del Reino Unido, los Países Bajos, Pakistán, Egipto, Kuwait, Indonesia, Australia, Omán, Italia, Qatar, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, China, Argelia, Perú e Iraq. Posee una larga trayectoria como colaborador de la SPE a nivel regional e internacional.

Recent Trends in Oil & Gas Project Performance

Independent Project Analysis (IPA) has been looking into how the global oil & gas projects are typically performing in recent years and the key challenges they face. This paper offers an examination of project performance, emphasizing the major factors and obstacles influencing the effective implementation of capital projects. At the same time, the ever-evolving and multifaceted world economy has experienced a surge in infrastructure development, technological advancements, sustainability related efforts, and innovation-driven initiatives in recent times. Nonetheless, the achieving favourable outcomes in capital projects remains a source of concern, given the various factors influencing their success. This study seeks to explore the various dimensions of project planning and its repercussions on project outcomes globally. Additionally, it delves into industry best practices aimed at mitigating the prevalence of unsatisfactory project results. SPEAKER : Manoj Prabhakar Company/Institution : Independent Project Analysis (IPA) Inc Education : PhD, MBA Bio : Manoj joined IPA in 2011 and currently serves as Director (Singapore), to look after clients in Asia. During his time at IPA, he has conducted over two hundred risk evaluations of Oil & Gas, petrochemical, power, renewable and construction projects in the Asia-Pacific region and globally for various clients, including national oil companies, super majors, and independents. Prior to IPA, Manoj performed six years of post-graduate academic research in the geological sciences and has performed a decade of technical consulting activities related to oil & gas industries with major international and national oil companies in the Asia-Australia region. Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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WEBINAR: La Aplicación de la Inteligencia Artificial en Eventos Imprevistos en Perforación

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro evento? La inteligencia artificial (IA) está revolucionando la perforación de pozos de petróleo, permitiendo la identificación y gestión proactiva de eventos imprevistos. La IA puede detectar anomalías operativas, prever problemas potenciales y optimizar los parámetros de perforación, mediante el uso de algoritmos de Machine Learning (ML) y el análisis de datos en tiempo real, mejorando así la eficiencia y la seguridad del proceso. El objetivo general de la aplicación de la IA en la perforación es reducir el riesgo de fallos operativos, minimizar el tiempo de inactividad y maximizar la productividad. Al anticipar y abordar problemas antes de que ocurran, se logra una operación más segura y rentable. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Luis Enrique Morán Herrera, graduado como Ingeniero Petroquímico de la UNI de Lima, ha sido Certificado como Instructor Internacional en Well Control, Operaciones de Perforación y Completación y Reparación de Pozos de IADC. También, obtuvo un Diplomado en Dirección de Proyectos y una Maestría en Dirección y Consultoría Turística. Su trayectoria profesional de más de 40 años de experiencia en operaciones de perforación y completación de pozos, incluye consultoría y dictado de cursos en sus áreas de especialidad. Ha laborado en Petróleos del Perú, GMP y Petrobras (On Shore, Perú), BPZ Exploration, Pacific Rubiales, Savia y Frontera (Off Shore, Perú), Pluspetrol, Gran Tierra y Petrotal (Selva, Perú), Compañías Bolifor (Bolivia), Halliburton y Dresser Kellogg (Venezuela), Repsol (Libia) y Schlumberger (México). Actualmente, se desempeña como Consultor Senior e Instructor de cursos especializados de Perforación y Completación en la Compañía Petro Energy Consultants. Ha participado como expositor en diversos congresos y en Universidades del Perú (Universidad Nacional de Piura y Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, San Agustín de Arequipa), en Bolivia y en la SPE Section de Lima. Adicionalmente, forma parte del Equipo de Instructores/Mentores del los Programas PAI y PAI_API de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section.

WEBINAR: Metodología Aplicada en la Estimación y Evaluación de Recursos y Reservas en la Industria P

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro evento? En la industria, es crucial desarrollar tecnologías y procesos para reducir la incertidumbre en los estimados de volúmenes de petróleo y de gas. La metodología del “Sistema de Gerenciamiento de Recursos de Petróleo” (PRMS) proporciona una guía para reducir la subjetividad en el cálculo de recursos y reservas, asegurando calidad, fiabilidad y consistencia en los estimados. Esta presentación introduce un enfoque coherente con un marco integral de clasificación y categorización, para cumplir éticamente con la información periódica actualizada de estas volumetrías. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Marcelo Laprea-Bigott, Ing. de Petróleo, egresado de la Universidad del Zulia, LUZ, Venezuela; con M.Sc . y Ph.D. en Ing. de Petróleo, obtenidos en Texas A&M University. Se ha desempeñado como Profesor de la Universidad de Oriente, UDO, Venezuela y como Profesor Adjunto Visitante en Texas A&M y en Tulsa University. Ocupó el puesto de Director Asistente del Instituto de Energía de Texas A&M. Actualmente, ejerce la posición de Profesor de Práctica de Harold Vance Petroleum Engineering Department, Texas A&M University. Ejerció el cargo de Presidente de S.A. Holditch-Venezuela y de SIMUPET, C.A., firmas de consultoría en Ingeniería petrolera y Consorcio Lamar C.A., inspección y gerencia integrada de tubulares. Se ha especializado en proyectos para el desarrollo de competencias técnicas. Ha sido distinguido con la Legión de Honor de la SPE International, forma parte de la SVIP, de la Pi Epsilon Tau y de la Sigma XI. Fundó y desempeñó el cargo de primer presidente de la Cámara Venezolana del Petróleo de Anzoátegui, Venezuela. Integra el Equipo de Oradores, Ponentes e Instructores/Mentores del Programa PAI de la Caracas Petroleum Section.

Production Analysis with MATLAB

Abstract: In this session, we demonstrate how users can create and deploy web applications with MATLAB. To demonstrate the steps involved, we showcase a web app for the analysis of oil and gas production data entirely built with MATLAB. The demo covers topics like date pre-processing and cleaning, working with custom regression models, and authoring interactive applications. Highlights from this session include working with unstructured data sets, automatic function generation, custom regression models for decline curve analysis, and petroleum economics. Speaker's Bio: Oscar Molina is a senior application engineer with MathWorks focusing on code generation, application deployment, and software development with MATLAB. Oscar has extensive experience with software architecture and design, object-oriented programming, and high-performance computing. Oscar holds master's and PhD degrees in petroleum engineering, a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in computer science for the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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WEBINAR: Estado del Arte de la Evaluación e Interpretación de Pruebas de Presión

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestra presentación sobre Estado del arte de la evaluación e interpretación de pruebas de presión? El especialista nos presenta el estado actual de la metodología de interpretación de pruebas de presión y la tendencia a futuro. Los resultados se sustentan en la experiencia de campo, en diseño e interpretación de pruebas, y en la revisión y análisis de numerosos artículos técnicos publicados sobre este tema. V eremos los fundamentos, limitaciones y la evolución histórica, desde la década del año 1950 hasta el presente, de los métodos más relevantes usados para el análisis: Horner, curvas tipo, derivativa y deconvolución y las soluciones analíticas, numéricas, lineales o no lineales. También, nos describe la aplicación de métodos de Inteligencia Artificial usados en la identificación de modelos de interpretación y algunos algoritmos utilizados en aprendizaje automático (Machine Learning) para el análisis de los datos de presión y caudal, en particular cuando la adquisición de datos es mediante un sensor de fondo permanente. Finalmente, nos indica la metodología de interpretación a aplicar cuando los datos de presión correspondan a pozos completados en yacimientos no convencionales. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Giovanni Da Prat, Lic. en Física, de la UCV, Caracas. Obtuvo el Ms.C. en Geofísica y el Ph.D. en Ing. de Petróleo de la Universidad de Stanford, CA. Ingeniero de yacimientos desde el año 2000, desempeñándose como consultor para empresas como: Schlumberger, Halliburton, YPF, Pluspetrol, Repsol, y como educador, especializado en interpretación de datos de presión y caudal transiente (PTA y RTA) adquiridos en pozos exploratorios, productores e inyectores, completados en yacimientos convencionales y no convencionales. Preside la empresa DA PRAT, fundada en 1999, dedicada a consultoría y capacitación en petróleo y gas , especializada en interpretación de pruebas de pozos, producción e ingeniería de yacimientos. Ha impartido adiestramiento y formación, a nivel nacional e internacional, a más de mil quinientos profesionales. Es autor y coautor de más de cien artículos técnicos, 25 de éstos publicados en la SPE, disponibles en OnePetro, y presentados en congresos; ATCE, LACPEC, SPE-ATW. Es autor del libro “Well Test Analysis for Fractured Reservoir Evaluation”, publicado en 1990.

DL Technical Talk September 2024

"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.

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Artificial lift systems deployment in Ukraine

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to a meeting dedicated to discussing the current issues surrounding the development of mechanized hydrocarbon production systems in Ukraine. Key issues: 🔹Analysis of the current state of the industry 🔹Prospects for the application of new technologies 🔹Optimization of production processes 🔹Environmental aspects

Lunch and Learn - Geothermal Power

Will Pettitt, PhD (he/him) Dr. Will Pettitt is the Global Discipline Lead for Geothermal Energy at Baker Hughes . Will helps position this international energy technology company as a market leader in the Energy Transition , helping develop and execute the organization’s vision for taking geothermal energy forward . Dr. Pettitt is a thought leader on develop ing and deploy ing the use of Earth’s heat . Before joining Baker Hughes , W ill was Executive Director of Geothermal Rising, the largest nonprofit professional and trade association for geothermal energy worldwide , and previously led geomechanics and microseismics consulting , software, and research companies . He p ublishes and speaks on a wide range of topics and participates in government and organizational committees. Dr. Pettitt is an applied geophysicist with a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. Geothermal Energy: New Markets and Technologies Geothermal technologies offer a clean, always-on, renewable energy source that can replace traditional forms of baseload and dispatchable electricity generation and provide direct heat for commercial and residential uses. Conventional hydrothermal heat and power has been a successful, yet niche, technology restricted in geographical area. Unconventional technologies offer the opportunity to scale to geothermal anywhere with Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) expanding to widespread utility-size electricity generation and heat production , and Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS) taking advantage of existing and under-utilized infrastructure. Lithium co-production from geothermal brines offers the exciting prospect of creating an entire clean-energy ecosystem around critical mineral recovery and battery production. In this presentation we will explore these new markets and technologies and look towards their future direction. Please register in advance by email to paulinasvoboda@gaffneycline.com. Slots are limited. You may also express your interest for a meeting with the speaker Monday 16 or Tuesday 17th of September 2024.

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CO2 Storage Resource Management System – Application and Learnings from World’s First Booking

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 has been seeded from the widely used Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS), which makes it ideal for industry professionals familiar with the concepts of classification and categorization. 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. As more CCUS projects are proposed, a robust classification system has become vital to communicate consistent terminology, valuation methodologies, and reporting systems for identifying project status and differential between projects. The application of the SRMS is highly recommended for stakeholders, financiers, or regulatory bodies involved in the commercial development of a CCUS project. Biography: Paul Lyford is the Reserves and Resources Manager at Santos Ltd, an Australian oil and gas company and the first to add CO2 Storage resources to the annual reserves report. Paul has over 30 years experience and has been involved in many field developments across Australia. He has a background in reservoir engineering, operations, planning, strategy and commercial. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and member of Society of Petroleum Evaluation engineers (SPEE). Paul holds an honors degree and PhD in Engineering from University of Melbourne and post graduate qualifications in Finance. Paul is currently a member of the SPE CO2 Storage Resources Committee (CSRC) and involved with the SPE SRMS subcommittee charged with updating the SRMS. Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below. SPE Distinguished Lecturer: Paul Lyford , Reserves and Resources Manager at Santos Ltd

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WEBINAR: Impacto de la Petrofísica en la Caracterización de Yacimientos

Making Unconventionals Competitive – Minimizing the Cost per Barrel Oil

We hope you can join us, and make the most of SPE Distinguished Lecturer Leen Weijers' visit to Grande Prairie! Lunch will be provided, please click the RSVP button or contact Kody below! SPE Distinguished Lecturers are industry experts and outstanding speakers, nominated by their peers, to share their knowledge and expertise on the latest industry trends and technologies with SPE members throughout the world. Abstract: “What is the one idea you would like the members to take away from this lecture?" Our industry's innovation to successfully frac and produce from shale, the source rock for hydrocarbons, has dramatically changed global energy access and geopolitical balances. The North American shale industry has relentlessly pushed for a lower cost to bring a barrel of oil ($/bbl) or a cubic foot of natural gas ($/scf) to the surface. This reduction has greatly benefitted world energy consumers. The dramatic reduction in this cost ratio is sourced in two metrics. First, cost of drilling and completion has been cut in about half for shale wells over the last decade through efficiency gains and innovations in workflow. Second, well production has roughly doubled through a focus to increase both the extent and intensity of the created hydraulic fracture system. This North American track record of innovation, operational learnings and engineering optimization contains lessons learned for other shale basins around the world. One idea members will take away from this presentation is that our industry is capable of wide-ranging and rapid innovation when free market forces are unleashed to produce the cheapest barrel possible. Biography: Dr. Leen Weijers is VP of Engineering at Liberty Oilfield Services and served as its Business Manager at Liberty’s founding. Leen worked at Pinnacle Technologies from 1995 to 2011, where he oversaw development of a commercial fracture growth simulator, FracproPT. Leen has authored dozens of publications, and contributed a chapter to the recent SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Monograph. Leen completed his doctoral research at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

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October 8 General Meeting - Testing the Metal Without Destroying the Vessel

Joint SPE and AMPP Monthly Meeting “Testing the Metal Without Destroying the Vessel” Neil Burns, Failure Investigation Manager - Viking Engineering/A GATE Energy Company October 08, 2024; Noon – 1 PM CST Lunch Served at 11:30 AM Petroleum Club of Lafayette - 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA Abstract We often inherit old or undocumented equipment. How can you determine its condition or key materials data without removing it from service or taking invasive samples? You might need answers to questions like: How can I identify the materials used in the equipment? Will welding this vessel lead to cracking? What’s the tensile strength of this pipe? Is the unusual substance on the vessel's surface problematic? Could that be a crack in the vessel sidewall? In this presentation, we will cover: How metal shavings from a vessel’s surface can be used to assess weldability and obtain accurate chemical analysis. How residue scraped from a vessel’s surface can be tested to determine its origin and whether damaging bacteria are present. How field metallurgical replication (FMR), along with surface metal sampling, can answer a variety of questions about your vessel's condition and any surface imperfections Biography Neil Burns is a metallurgist with over 25 years of expertise in failure analysis, materials assessment, and corrosion testing. His extensive career includes authoring over a thousand failure analysis reports on products ranging from heat exchangers and valves to firearms and medical devices. Neil holds a BEng in Mechanical Design, Materials & Manufacture from Nottingham University, UK, and an MSc in Corrosion Science and Engineering from UMIST, Manchester, UK. He began his career as a metallurgical laboratory manager for a Sheffield-based oilfield material supplier in the UK. Later, he moved to the USA to work for IMR Test Labs (now part of Curtiss-Wright), where he conducted comprehensive failure analyses on various commercial and industrial products. Neil then brought his expertise to Stress Engineering, where he served as an Associate II, advising on failure analysis and materials selection for clients across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Neil now works for Viking Engineering, as a Failure Investigation Manager, operating out of their New Orleans office. Meal headcount DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, October 2nd. Anyone with an interest in this subject is very welcome to attend. *Note Pricing Details SPE Members: $30 if paid by Wednesday, October 2, 2024. $35 if registered by October 2, 2024, and select Pay at Door. Note the email invoice will show $30, but $35 will be charged at the door. $35 if no pre-registration. If you use a Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door. Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $35. NON-SPE Members: $40 if paid by Wednesday, October 2, 2024. $45 if registered by Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and select Pay at Door. Note the email invoice will show $40, but $45 will be charged at the door. $45 if no pre-registration. For Petroleum Club Membership to pay, please register and choose Pay at Door. Your Petroleum Club account will be charged $45. Students/Faculty : First ten (10) are free; >10, then $10 / $15 at the door. Students/Faculty must email David Boucher for lunch vouchers by Wednesday, October 2, 2024, and there is no need to register on the SPE website. Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section SSPE members only. Members in Transition (looking for work): $0 in-person if pre-registered by Oct 2, 2024. Join us to network and keep your industry knowledge current at no cost if you are not currently employed. Please email David Boucher to request a voucher. Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section members only. To receive a Continuing Education Credit Certificate by email, please email Continuing Education Credit by October 8, 2024 or sign the roster at the meeting. You will be emailed after our meeting. Monthly Meeting = 1 CEU. For questions: SPEEvangelineSection@gmail.com or Heather Hodges or 337-849-3914.

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Distinguished Lecture: CO2-EOR and Sequestration: Challenges on Pore Scale

Distinguished Lecture : Erdal Ozkan CO2-EOR and Sequestration: Challenges on Pore Scale Date: 8th October 2024 17:30 – 18:00: Social Hour 18:00 – 19:00: Distinguished Lecture: Erdal Ozkan 19:30: Meal Location: BVEG, Schiffgraben 47, 30175 Hannover, Germany An on-site participation fee will be collected in cash: 10€ students & retirees 40€ members 50€ non-members This includes dinner after the lecture. Please use the RSVP button below to register. Abstract: Although the awareness of the environmental impact of energy production and utilization are on the rise, predictions for the next 30-50 years indicate a growing energy demand of the increasing world population. Moreover, the recent experiences have revealed the risks of an immediate departure from the conventional energy sources and the importance of achieving a sustainable energy diversity. These developments unequivocally point to the continuing contribution of oil and gas to the supply of uninterrupted and effordable energy with an increased awarness of its environmental impact. This presentation addresses CO2-EOR and sequestration as critical contributions of the oil and gas industry to a sustainable energy diversity with environmental conscience. Although CO2-EOR and sequestration can be applied in conventional and unconventional reservoirs, the size and abundance of tight, unconventional reservoirs offer special opportunities. However, the micrometer to nanometer pore sizes of unconventional reservoirs pose challenges to our conventional reservoir wisdom and take us out of our comfort zone. In this presentation, CO2-EOR and sequestration are discussed with an emphasis on the challenges in small-/ultra-small-porosity reservoirs. The research highlights are presented, together with laboratory and field examples, to emphasize the role of complex molecular level reactions between the injected/stored fluids with the resident fluids and reservoir rock during CO2-EOR and sequestration. The "main takeaway" of this presentation is that CO2-EOR and sequestration are critical technologies for our contribution to energy diversity — but we must look beyond our conventional reservoir wisdom and develop effective technologies to meet the energy demand while reducing its carbon footprint. Biography: Erdal Ozkan is a professor of Petroleum Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. His areas of expertise are reservoir engineering, fluid flow in porous media, PTA/RTA, and unconventional reservoirs. Ozkan is a Distinguished Member of SPE and the recipient of the Lester C. Uren, Formation Evaluation, and Rocky Mountain North America Reservoir Description and Dynamics awards. He has served as the SPE Reservoir Technical Director, Co-Executive Editor of SPEREE, and Chief Editor of the Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering. Ozkan has published over 170 technical papers, one book, and several book chapters. He is also a former SPE Distinguished Lecturer (2011-2012) .

SPE Harstad Distinguished Lecturer Event: Andy Watt

S PE Harstad would like to invite you to a Distinguished Lecturer Event with Andy Watt! There will be a presentation followed by dinner. In his presentation, Andy Watt will highlight the subsea oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning challenges we face as an industry, showcase some innovative solutions, and explain how in today's rapidly changing world, innovation and collaboration are essential for achieving success. Program: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Networking 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Presentation (+ Q&A) 8:00 PM: Dinner at Quality Hotel Harstad

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SPE/AIChE Workshop: Flow Assurance Best Practices for Today, Challenges for the Future

As the industry navigates the transition to more challenging developments and lower carbon environments, new best practices and technology developments to deploy at operating assets are required to ensure sustainability and profitability for the present and the future. These challenges will be addressed through eight unique sessions intended to encourage new thoughts and discussions on how to improve design and operations in the area of flow assurance and production chemistry.

October Luncheon - Distinguished Lecturer

Redefining Recovery in the Eagle Ford: Refracs and Infill Development Lessons Learned From the Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site 1 (HFTS) Phase 3 presented by Kourtney Brinkley with Devon Energy Abstract Over the last several years, great strides have been achieved in understanding depletion networks, parent/child well interaction and full field completion strategies. However, counter to these learnings, the amount of open acreage and virgin rock in unconventional reservoirs have begun to shrink as development has occurred. The natural question that comes next is, ‘How to recover stranded reserves left behind from sub-optimal development strategies?’. This presentation highlights the premise of recovering stranded reserves by utilizing pre-existing wellbores alongside new-drill infills to yield a more effective and economic outcome. A multidisciplinary approach is summarized to evaluate reservoir drainage patterns, parent/child, and hydraulic stimulation interactions. This presentation describes a case study of an extensive diagnostic package focusing on the capture of stranded reserves via refracs and infill drilling within the black oil window of the Eagle Ford Shale, DeWitt County, Texas. The project consisted of a unique combination of two cemented liner refracs in conjunction with additional primary (parent) wells, new infill wells, and a horizontal well devoted exclusively to observation. The collection of a horizontal core, formation imaging and advanced lateral logs, sealed wellbore pressure monitoring (SWPM), downhole fiberoptics (both permanent and deployable), seven downhole pressure gauges, time-lapse geochemistry, and iterative production interference tests were also captured. Vital calibration for well spacing, completion strategy, and field development were all outcomes of this project. Additionally, confirmation of new drainage in standard reserves, increased recovery factors, and 27-46% increases in ultimate recoveries were all measurable successes from this project. Biography Kourtney Brinkley is a Senior Reservoir Engineer at Devon Energy. She has also served as a Geologist, Drilling and Completions Engineer and Production Engineer. Kourtney has worked the STACK, Eagle Ford, Powder River and Delaware Basins. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Geology and holds a second bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Oklahoma, where she serves on the Industry Advisory Board. Kourtney has authored multiple papers, been a keynote speaker at HFTC twice and received the 2023 Completions Optimization and Technology Award for the SPE Mid-Con section.

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SPE DL meeting - Coiled Tubing:The Journey Toward Automation and Beyond

Welcome to SPE DL series! Title: " Coiled Tubing: The Journey Toward Automation and Beyond" Speaker: Santiago Hässig Fonseca, SLB

SPE-NCS October Monthly Meeting

Abstract: Our industry's innovation to successfully frac and produce from shale, the source rock for hydrocarbons, has dramatically changed global energy access and geopolitical balances. The North American shale industry has relentlessly pushed for a lower cost to bring a barrel of oil ($/bbl) or a cubic foot of natural gas ($/scf) to the surface. This reduction has greatly benefitted world energy consumers. The dramatic reduction in this cost ratio is sourced in two metrics. First, cost of drilling and completion has been cut in about half for shale wells over the last decade through efficiency gains and innovations in workflow. Second, well production has roughly doubled through a focus to increase both the extent and intensity of the created hydraulic fracture system. This North American track record of innovation, operational learnings and engineering optimization contains lessons learned for other shale basins around the world. One idea members will take away from this presentation is that our industry is capable of wide-ranging and rapid innovation when free market forces are unleashed to produce the cheapest barrel possible. Biography: Dr. Leen Weijers is VP of Engineering at Liberty Oilfield Services and served as its Business Manager at Liberty’s founding. Leen worked at Pinnacle Technologies from 1995 to 2011, where he oversaw development of a commercial fracture growth simulator, FracproPT. Leen has authored dozens of publications, and contributed a chapter to the recent SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Monograph. Leen completed his doctoral research at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

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SPE NL October Meeting & Lecture

Novel geothermal concepts drive the need for advancements in drilling technology: Status and applications of Directional Steel Shot Drilling Jan Jette Blangé & Geertjan van Og (WEP)

WEBINAR: Cartografía de Fallas Cuaternarias a Fines de Estimación de la Amenaza Sísmica

International SOS on Offshore Medivacs

40th Annual SPE Golf Tournament

40th Annual Golf Tournament! Register Today The SPE Fort Worth Chapter will be hosting a golf tournament on Friday, October 18, 2024, to raise money for SPE scholarships. This tournament will generate scholarship funds used to encourage and support students pursuing careers in Oil and Gas. The golf tournament will be held at Squaw Creek golf course in Willow Park, TX. All are welcome to register for the event. Pricing: 4-man teams $500 (Package A when registering) 2-man twosome $250 (Package B when registering) Individuals $150 (Package C when registering) Come early (7:15AM) for some range balls and breakfast! Click below for the tournament flyer! 2024 Golf Tournament Flyer We need Sponsors to make this tournament a success! Platinum: $3,500 Includes 3 team entries Recognition at Registration, Holes #1 and #10, Golf Carts, and during Awards Ceremony Gold: $2,500 Includes 2 team entries Recognition at Registration, Hole #1, and during Awards Ceremony Silver: $1,000 Includes 1 team entry Recognition at Registration and during Awards Ceremony Hole Sponsor: $250 Door Prize Sponsor: · Door prize donations welcomed. If you would like to volunteer for the event committee or if your company would like to be an event sponsor, please email Juan Venturi at juan.venturi@weatherford.com to make payment arrangements through him. The payment options below are for team registrations only.

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YP's Badminton Competition

Dear YPs members, our SPE Vietnam Section team is excited to officially invite all badminton enthusiasts to participate in our Badminton Competition on October 19, 2024!! This event is a great opportunity for all-level players to engage in a day of fun, fitness, networking, and friendly competition. Registration Fee: 300,000 VND (includes a sport t-shirt and gift box of shuttlecocks) Feel free to send us a direct message.

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Texas vs. Georgia Tailgate

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October Distinguished Lecturer Luncheon

Member $50.00 Non-Member $55.00 Student $10.00

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SPE CCS Night

Join us for an insightful evening exploring the latest trends and key challenges in CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage). This exclusive event will take place on October 23rd at the Harbour Energy Office, starting at 16:00 with light snacks, coffee, and soft drinks. Experts from various fields will present on topics such as CCS, legacy wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), integrity and leakage concerns in CO2 projects. A break is scheduled midway, with more refreshments and networking opportunities. The event will conclude with a post-event reception, featuring food and beverages, allowing for further discussions and networking. Don't miss this opportunity to network with professionals and learn about the cutting-edge developments in energy and CCS technologies. Full agenda and presentation list will be posted shortly. Note: Registration is required for all attendees.

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Evento Técnico SPE Caracas Petroleum Section

SPE WORKSHOP: Gas Field Development

Overview: Regional Gas Field Development Activities This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of gas field development activities in the region, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration among stakeholders involved in this field. The programme will cover the entire lifecycle of gas field development, from initial exploration and appraisal to development planning and production. Attendees will learn about the latest technological innovations, exploration and production strategies, geological and geophysical techniques, and operational strategies that have contributed to successful gas field projects in the region and beyond. For more information please follow the link:

TURBOMACHINERY, COMPRESSOR AND PUMP SYMPOSIUM

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SPE Vietnam Technical Workshop | Unlocking Field Potential

The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements. This Workshop explores the application of innovative technologies to optimize asset value, improve operational efficiency, and enhance field recovery factors. Topics to be covered as follows: Digitization in Commissioning Operations | GATE ENERGY ESP Solution for Gassy Application | PVD BAKER HUGHES Comprehensive Technology Application to Optimize Asset Value for Mature Field | EXPRO Enhancing Field Recovery Factor through Well Intervention - A Block 12W Success Story | HARBOUR ENERGY AI-driven Autonomous Drilling Operations | SLB Kindly register before October 25th, 2024 . Full details of venue and agenda will be notified soon.

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WORKSHOP: Día del Ingeniero 2024

2024 SPE Vietnam Golf & Tennis Tournament

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Annual SPE Dallas Golf Tournament

Please Join Us For the Annual SPE Dallas Golf Tournament! Register Now for the SPE Dallas Golf Tournament, supporting the SPE Scholarship fund on Monday November 4 at Bear Creek Golf Club! Registrations and Sponsorships are limited - each 4-person team must have a minimum of one SPE member. See below for more details: Date: November 4, 2024 Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM Location: Bear Creek Golf Club Register Here

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SPE Brazil Flow Assurance Technology Congress 2024

Flow assurance is a technical discipline focused on safety and efficient transportation of fluids to their destination. The flow assurance activities involve managing and mitigating many issues that might happen in the field. To promote the exchange of experience among professionals, the Flow Assurance Technical committee of SPE Brazil section organized the 1st Flow Assurance Technology Congress (FATC) in November 2022.The event was a huge success, with more than 230 professionals (20 countries) from industry and academia, over 100 abstracts received and 13 sponsoring companies supporting the event. The FATC second edition will cover traditional topics in flow assurance as well as its connection with digital transformation and energy transition. Flow assurance provides a set of technologies to support reducing carbon footprint in offshore operations by allowing for example long tiebacks to existing facilities. It also supports Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization (CCUS) operations by ensuring safety and efficient transport of CO2 streams from any industrial source. Effective flow assurance practices are essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of energy production and transportation systems, and this will drive innovations such as smart sensors, predictive analytics, and special materials to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy transportation systems. We are excited to invite you to the 2nd edition of FATC, taking place in November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event will bring together professionals, students, experts, and innovators in the field, offering knowledge exchange and networking, to create the new flow assurance technology solutions of today and tomorrow.

Subsurface Data & Digital Journey – Enabling a cloud native future

Subsurface Data & Digital Journey – Enabling a cloud native future By Eirik Øverland Dischler (Leader Subsurface, Equinor, Stavanger, Norway) Abstract: Equinor is currently on an ambitious path towards improving both quality and efficiency throughout its subsurface value chains. At the heart of this transformation lies utilizing modern digital technologies such as fast and easy-to-use cloud native applications and advanced machine learning and AI capabilities. All of this require performant access to high-quality analytics ready data in cloud. This presentation will try to cover some of the success stories so-far, highlight how we work towards liberating subsurface data as well as showcasing a few modern cloud applications that are already widely used across the company. There will also be discussions around some of the key challenges and the importance of subsurface knowledge and collaboration across disciplines. Biography: Eirik Øverland Dischler is heading up the Subsurface Data Delivery (SDD) unit responsible for making subsurface data available in cloud and ensuring necessary data quality and alignment. After graduating from NTNU in 2006 with a Master in Technical Physics he joined Equinor (then Statoil) as a Corporate Trainee. He has since worked mostly as a geophysicist within research and exploration assets, but in recent years become increasingly involved in digital projects.

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42nd Annual SPE BBQ Scholarship Fundraiser

The Alaska Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is kicking off the 42nd year of their Scholarship Program. These scholarships are awarded to Alaskan students pursuing professional technical degrees that lead to careers in the Alaska oil and gas industry. The Scholarship Program is funded by a long list of Alaskan companies and individuals that understand the value of developing Alaskan talent for this industry. The fundraising effort culminates in a social BBQ event, which will be held this year on Friday, November 8th at the Viking Hall in Anchorage. SPE Scholarship Program has awarded over $700,000 in scholarships to more than 400 high-performing high school and college students from Ketchikan to Nome pursuing degrees in engineering and earth sciences. Over the last 30+ years, our program has grown in statewide student awareness, quality of applicants and fundraising success. SPE is an international technical professional organization with the primary mission of technical education and information dissemination, community education and outreach on oil and gas related issues. The organization is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit that relies on member volunteer efforts to accomplish our mission, and fundraising efforts to support our numerous activities. Our primary source of funds for the Scholarship Program is this annual BBQ event, with the remainder raised through SPE-sponsored industry conferences, an annual golf tournament, and technical short courses. There are several ways to support the Scholarship Program BBQ event: cash donations are in greatest need as they directly fund the scholarships, while merchandise provides prizes for the silent auction and raffle. Our supporters are recognized as sponsors on our mailings, SPE website, in an ad placed in Petroleum News, and during the BBQ event. We believe that this is an excellent opportunity to assist in the education of our future leaders, while also gaining company recognition within the community. We hope that you will consider supporting us this year. If you can help, please fill out and return the attached form or feel free to contact us using the information below. We would also be honored to have sponsor representatives at the Scholarship BBQ Dinner event, which will be held at the Viking Hall, 8141 Briarwood St, on Friday, November 8, 2023. Social hour begins at 6:00 pm, BBQ at 6:30pm. Tickets to the event are $40.

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Fall Scramble Golf Tournament

Fall Scramble Join us for our Society of Petroleum Engineers Evangeline Section 2024 Fall Golf Scramble Benefiting Petroleum Engineering Scholarships on November 15 at 8am at Farm d'Allie Golf Course in Carencro, Louisiana. Open to SPE Members, Guests & the General Public. Four person Scramble. $600 per team. Only team captain needs to register on this website. Host will contact captain for the remainder of team. Spaces are limited! Slots will be filled in the order in which completed Entry Forms (including all fees) are received. The tournament will be handicapped. In the event of a rain out, drawings will be held for team prizes and hole prizes. No entry form will be accepted unless accompanied by entry fee. All teams will be contacted through team captain. Food and Beverages will be provided throughout the course. Driving Range, course activities and 2 mulligans are included with entry. Golf Tournament Registration Form Sponsorship Form Questions or comments. Credit card instructions.

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November Technical Talk - Distinguished Lecturer

For early RSVP, please get in touch with the Vietnam Section via email below #Distinguished Lecturer #distinguished lecture #DistinguishedLecturer

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EVENTO GAIA: Venezuela Frente al Reto Energético Futuro

18th Annual Shoot For Your School Sporting Clays Tournament

We are excited to announce our upcoming SPE “Shoot for your School” Sporting Clays Tournament. Help support our tournament by registering a team and participating in one of the sponsorships. The tournament is limited to the first 50 teams. The goal for 2024 is $6,000 to the Dallas SPE Scholarship program – Your sponsorship and participation can make that possible! Please click to download PDF registration form. Detailed explanations regarding pricing information: As explained above, registration is $1300 (late registration $1400). The payment options provided here for sponsorships include the registration as well. During the normal registration process, the price/payment options are provided as below: Registration = $1300 Sponsorship Package A = Registration + Sponsorship Gold = $1300 + $750 = $2050 Sponsorship Package B = Registration + Sponsorship Silver = $1300 + $500 = $1800 Sponsorship Package C = Registration + Sponsorship Bronze = $1300 + $250 = $1550 During the late registration, the prices will increase by $100

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November Meeting - Creating an Operational Twin of Completion Operations

Save the date! In November, Robert Fiarley (NOV) will present "Creating an Operational Twin of Completion Operations" Stay tuned for more information

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SPE BRAZIL SUBSEA SYMPOSIUM

Paving the path for Brazil to become worldwide reference in subsea O&G and energy transition

New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions - SPE Distinguished Lecturer

New Frontiers in Intelligent Completions By Muhammad Arsalan | Saudi Aramco PE&D EXPEC ARC | SPE Distinguished Lecturer Abstract: “What is the one idea you would like the members to take away from this lecture? “ Managing uncertainties in reservoirs, particularly in carbonate rocks, is a major challenge. Intelligent completions give the ability to monitor and control specific zones within wells. Without this control, the well may be lost when a zone unpredictably waters out and require mechanical intervention with its associated risks and costs. Most of the existing intelligent completions are limited to the newly drilled wells or cased holes. The challenge is to economically convert exiting open-hole horizontal wells into smart wells to achieve real-time monitoring and control for optimal recovery, enhanced production, and maximum operational efficiency. A large number of wells are completed at open-holes with no casing, tubing or umbilical available for power and communication. With the aging of these oil wells, unwanted gas and water break-thru are commonly reported issues. With most of these wells in horizontal openhole configuration, this leads to a work over, or in extreme cases, abandoning or sidetracking of the wells. These solutions are expensive and require a rig to perform the job. A rig is an expensive and scarce commodity that results in long wait times and lost production. To resolve these issues, the revolutionary Thru-tubing Retrievable Intelligent Completion System (TRICS) is conceptualized that is based on thru-tubing access for both initial completion and future modifications and replacements of existing, as well as, newly drilled wells. Award-winning TRICS is a rig-less deployed, on-demand, modular, real-time, monitoring and control solution targeted for open-hole horizontal wells. Unlike commercially available solutions, TRICS is a "free-form" platform that can be deployed ‘only’ when needed. TRICS consists of game-changing technologies that will revolutionize production engineering and reservoir management. Biography: Dr. Muhammad Arsalan is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in academia and various industries including energy, space, semiconductors, biomedical, and chemicals. He has over 100 international patents and publications related to advanced sensors, systems, and tools. He is the recipient of 2022 SPE Completions Award for MENA region and multiple national and international awards and distinctions for his entrepreneurial skills and groundbreaking contributions in research and innovation. He is leading a team of experts in multiphase metering, advanced sensing, and robotics at Saudi Aramco's Advanced Research Center. His team is working on innovative surface and subsurface production monitoring, control, and optimization technologies.

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Student Technical Congress 2024

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Venha correr, caminhar e fortalecer os laços de amizade através do esporte!

Oilfield Christmas Ball

January 2025 Meeting - DL Kyle Murray Recovering Valuable Elements from Subsurface Brines

2025 Kickoff Meeting! Please join us as we kick of 2025 with DL Dr. Kyle Murray who will be presenting " Pathway for Recovering Valuable Elements of Interest from Subsurface Brines and Oilfield Produced Waters ". In this presentation, Dr. Murray will assess how elements of interest (EOI) in produced waters and downhole brines might be recovered. He will review the current commodity markets, characterization of waters and wastes for EOI concentrations, and computation of gross values of EOI. Technologies that are best economically favorable for extraction of EOI will also be reviewed. This promises to be a topic of great interest as solutions to produced water disposal become more and more restricted. BIO Dr. Kyle E. Murray is the Principal Scientist of Murray GeoConsulting, LLC. He earned a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Colorado School of Mines and has worked on geoscience projects since 1995. Dr. Murray’s experience as a consultant or researcher is in hydrogeology, natural resources and GIS databases, water resources, induced seismicity, produced water management, and resource recovery. His current focus is to evaluate produced water from the oil and gas industry, characterize it for elements of interest (EOI), and pursue economically viable alternatives to recovering critical minerals and other EOI from produced water, other waters, and wastes.

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Tip Screen-Out (TSO) Fracturing: An Enduring Technology (How we started, What has been achieved and

Martin Rylance MEDCO Energi and THREE60 Energy Ltd. Tip Screen-Out (TSO) Fracturing: An Enduring Technology (How We Started, What Has Been Achieved, and Where It Is Going)

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Distinguished Lecture: No Longer A Sunk Cost: Innovation & Collaboration For Decommissioning Subsea

No Longer A Sunk Cost: Innovation & Collaboration For Decommissioning Subsea Infrastructure Andrew Robson Watt Woodside Energy Abstract: Decommissioning involves the timely, safe, and environmentally responsible removal, or satisfactorily dealing with, infrastructure from offshore oil and gas operations. With a significant number of aging subsea assets, it’s estimated the cost of decommissioning in Australia alone will exceed US$45 billion over the next 50 years. Not unlike a Rubik's cube, decommissioning can seem like an unsolvable puzzle. Many sides must work together to solve a complex problem with a multitude of variables including environmental impact, safety, timing, and cost. Many decommissioned materials cannot be re-used and are not easily recycled. Collaboration and innovation are vital to help us find the right combination of solutions to achieve the best outcomes. Universities play a crucial role in this process by providing access to cutting-edge research, knowledge, and resources. These collaborations can create an environment that fosters innovation, where academia and industry professionals can work together to share knowledge and expertise and explore new technologies and methodologies. This lecture highlights the subsea oil and gas infrastructure decommissioning challenges we face as an industry, showcases some innovative solutions, and explains how in today's rapidly changing world, innovation and collaboration are essential for achieving success. The key takeaway is that we must solve this puzzle together. By working collaboratively, we can create a more sustainable future, reduce costs, and achieve more efficient decommissioning. Like solving a Rubik's cube, cooperation, collaboration, and innovation require patience and persistence, but the rewards can be great, and our subsea infrastructure will no longer be a sunk cost. Biography: Andy Watt is an energy industry professional with over 26 years of experience in various technical roles across Australasia, North Africa, the Middle East, and Indonesia. He has expertise in land seismic operations, geophysics, reservoir engineering, forecasting, production optimization, technology, and innovation. Currently, Andy serves as the Innovation Advisor at Woodside Energy, Australia's largest oil and gas company. In this role, he collaborates with Australian universities and industries to develop and implement innovative technical solutions. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Physics and Microelectronics and is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification.

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March Distinguished Lecturer Luncheon

Jonathan Lightfoot, Recommended Practice for Safe Well Positioning, Separation, and Surveying

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Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Stora

Adam Donald SLB Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Storage

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March 2025 Meeting - DL Dr. Leen Weijers - Making Unconventionals Competitive

Wondering how to make your unconventional well competitive? Come join us at our March meeting when DL Dr. Leen Weijers will present " Making Unconventionals Competitive – Minimizing the Cost per Barrel Oil ".In this presentation Dr. Weijers will show how cost of drilling and completion has been cut in about half for shale wells over the last decade through efficiency gains and innovations in workflow. He will also look at how well production has roughly doubled through a focus to increase both the extent and intensity of the created hydraulic fracture system. The key take-away from this presentation is that our industry is capable of wide-ranging and rapid innovation when free market forces are unleashed to produce the cheapest barrel possible. BIO Dr. Leen Weijers is VP of Engineering at Liberty Oilfield Services and served as its Business Manager at Liberty’s founding. Leen worked at Pinnacle Technologies from 1995 to 2011, where he oversaw development of a commercial fracture growth simulator, FracproPT. Leen has authored dozens of publications and contributed a chapter to the recent SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Monograph. Leen completed his doctoral research at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

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April Meeting - Dr. Hill (TAMU) Acidizing Fractures vs. Matrix Acidizing

Save the Date! In April, we will hear from Dr. Hill (TAMU) on "Acidizing Fractures vs. Matrix Acidizing". Stay tuned for details!

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Distinguished Lecture: Economic Surprises of Late-Life Production

Economic Surprises of Late-Life Production Dwayne Purvis, P.E. Purvis Energy Advisors Abstract: For years, decommissioning costs were an after-thought to decision-making. They did not affect cash flows or business plans, and sometimes reserve reports did not even include them. Now, many legacy fields both within the U.S. and globally are declining to their final life stage. Even with many producing years remaining and a positive net present value, the total future cash flow can be – surprisingly – negative. Operators may not be ready for the unexpected reality since our industry has spent too little forethought on quantifying the scope of decommissioning, estimating its costs, ensuring security for the long term, and especially preparing funds for the surprisingly early onset of those costs. Though the price boom of recent decades delayed and distracted from the inevitable, natural depletion and the outlook for declining oil demand bring the issue to front. Now the industry finds itself with insufficient nomenclature, knowledge, or practices to handle decommissioning well. This presentation explains the unexpected late-life economic dynamics, the dangers they create, and how to foresee and avoid financial and environmental traps. Biography: Dwayne Purvis, P.E. has spent nearly 30 years in reservoir engineering and executive leadership as a consultant and operator. He has led or participated in hundreds of engineering and strategic studies over dozens of basins in the United States and abroad. Mr. Purvis leads Purvis Energy Advisors, and he frequently teaches, speaks, and writes for industry organizations and for Texas Christian University. Dwayne is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas, member of SPEE, AAPG, SEG, SIPES and an active, 25-year member of SPE. He has also recently completed a Master of Arts in sustainable energy at Johns Hopkins University. Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact us via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification.

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2025 SPE Western Regional Meeting

Technology for Transition into the New Energy Frontier

SPE/PAPG Annual Golf Outing

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