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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.

SPE Live: CO2 Storage Resources Management System and Committee

The CO2 Storage Resources Committee (CSRC) is responsible for matters related to estimating, classifying, categorizing, and reporting CO2 storage resources in the context of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS). In July 2017, the SPE Board approved the CO2 SRMS. The document, written by the CSRC, a subcommittee of the SPE CCUS Technical Section, establishes storage resources evaluation standards based on geologic and project maturity. The SRMS Guidelines, released in July 2022, includes suggestions for the application of the SRMS with the intent of including details of the processes of quantification, categorization, and classification of storable quantities so that the subjective nature of subsurface assessments can be consistent between storage resource assessors. The CO2 SRMS provides a classification and categorization system that reflects geologic certainty and project maturity of storable quantities. The SRMS classes indicate the level of project maturity, which is indicative of data available, management commitment to mature the project, and the degree to which all permissions (regulatory, contractual, and financial) to store CO2 are completed at the time of the assessment. The Storage Capacity classification indicates the highest level of project maturity, while the Prospective Storage Resources classification is the class for undiscovered storage resources, with the lowest level of project maturity. The categorization of storable quantities indicates geologic certainty, e.g. P90 and P10. An update to the 2017 SRMS, which expands the SRMS from geologic storage to include CO2 enhanced oil recovery, is expected at the end of 2024. Join this SPE Live for a conversation with the experts about SRMS and CSRC. Moderated by Jacqueline Roueche , SPE CSRC SRMS Update SC Chair. Senior Program Manager at American Petroleum Institute. Speakers: – George Koperna , SPE CSRC Governance and Membership SC Chair – Scott Frailey , SPE CSRC Chair

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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Corrosion in CCS Networks: A Comprehensive Review

Corrosion is a major area of concern on CCS networks. Mixing CO2 from different sources can lead to chemical reactions that create strong acids, trace levels of glycols and methanol can lead to corrosion risk, and other aqueous phases can form during various operations that risk integrity of carbon steel and CRA pipelines and wells. This webinar will draw upon CCS and CO2-EOR operating experience, design challenges experienced by CCS projects, and up to date theory to provide a comprehensive review of what we know about CCS corrosion risk. This will include identification of knowledge gaps, and practical guidance for CCS projects today. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Christian Winterfield and Matt Healey and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Christian Winterfield and Matt Healey. Webinar recordings will be available on-demand within 1 business day of the webinar completion. For those who attended the live webinar, your certificate will be available in your “Learner Profile” within 1 business day of the webinar completion.

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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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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Calibrating and Quantifying Subsurface Risk in CO2 Storage Projects

While large-scale subsurface carbon storage is relatively new, the process of storing injected fluids underground is not. As an industry, we have decades of experience in natural gas storage, waterflooding, and EOR gas injection projects. These operations provide insights into the types and frequencies of sub-surface failures that might be expected for CO2 storage projects. Failure types include 1) a low seal capacity of the overlying caprock, 2) the migration of injected fluids along fractures or across faults, 3) an overestimate of the volume available for storage, 4) the migration of fluids away from the injector in an unanticipated direction, 5) induced seismicity, 6) poor wellbore integrity creating conduits for injected fluids and 7) well pressure interference. Failure frequencies are normally quite low on an annual basis, but if the goal is to retain 99% of the injected CO2 for hundreds of years, then an annual failure rate of just 1% per year means that a failure over the life of the project is certain. As such, operators and regulators need to focus on data gathering and analyses that reduce risk associated with long-term CO2 storage. It is also important to note that risk exposure is not constant throughout the life of a project. For example, a period of “peak risk” may exist towards the end of injection when the reservoir pressure is greatest. The recognition of such periods is important so that critical monitoring and mitigation can be planned. To quantify risk, we’ve developed a rigorous workflow grounded in the principles of the Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) coupled with our experience in risking petroleum projects. The workflow begins with questions about the project scope and characteristics followed by Monte Carlo simulation to 1) develop an annual chance-weighted risk profile and 2) quantify the capital at risk across the project stages. Oil and gas companies accept that there will be project failures and use the portfolio effect to ensure the value of successful projects exceeds total program costs. However, given that CCUS is in its infancy, investors, regulators and the public may have little tolerance for unexpected CO2 releases into shallow water aquifers, the seabed, or atmosphere. As such, it’s important to fully characterize the risk profile of these projects in order to recognize, avoid and mitigate potential adverse events.

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

. La Petrofísica, en los últimos años, ha estado logrando cada vez mayor relevancia, al mejorar la comprensión del valor que tiene como vínculo entre geología e ingeniería de yacimientos y entre el modelo estático y el modelo dinámico. Esta especialidad como disciplina integradora la ha llevado a tener una vital importancia en la caracterización de yacimientos convencionales y no convencionales, en la reactivación de campos maduros y en el entendimiento de procesos estudiados más recientemente, como la captura y secuestro de carbono y las energías alternativas. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Juan Carlos Porras, Ingeniero Geólogo graduado en la Universidad de Oklahoma en 1985, con una Maestría en Geología, mención Petrofísica, obtenida en la Escuela de Minas de Colorado, en 1992 y con una Especialización en Petrofísica, lograda en el Centro de Tecnología de Amoco en Tulsa, Oklahoma, entre los años 1994 y 1995. Inició su trayectoria profesional en PDVSA, S.A., en 1985. Desde 2003, es cofundador y Director de la empresa Inter Rock C.A., realizando consultorías especializadas en países de América, Asia y África. Ha publicado más de 30 trabajos, siendo conferencista invitado al Simposio Anual de la SPWLA en 2002. En el 2011 obtuvo el Premio al Mejor Trabajo en el Simposio de Evaluación de Formaciones del VIII Congreso de Exploración y Desarrollo de Hidrocarburos, en Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Ha sido profesor de pre-grado en las universidades de Los Andes, de Oriente y en la Metropolitana en Venezuela. A nivel de post-grado, ha dictado clases en el Instituto para la Excelencia en los Negocios del Gas, Energía e Hidrocarburos (INEGAS) en Bolivia y en la Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco en Argentina. Es un excelente colaborar de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section, como mentor de nuestros programas especiales y como ponente.

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

. Como premisa, los sismos tectónicos son generados por fallas geológicas, por lo cual, su estudio y caracterización (cartografía neotectónica) nos permiten determinar a qué niveles de amenaza sísmica un sitio o región puede verse sujeto. En tal sentido, es fundamental precisar: la localización, extensión, tasa de movimiento, segmentación y cinemática de cada falla que potencialmente contribuya a dicha amenaza en un sitio específico; también, el sismo máximo probable y su recurrencia en el tiempo, considerados los parámetros sismogénicos de entrada en cualquier evaluación de amenaza sísmica. En esta ocasión, nos pasearemos por la experiencia venezolana, que es de referencia regional e internacional. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Franck Albert Audemard M., Ing. Geol., egresado de la UCV, 1984, con Maestría y Doctorado en Tectónica de la Université de Montpellier II de Francia, en 1989 y 1993. Profesor titular activo de pregrado y posgrado, Escuela de Geología, Minas y Geofísica de la UCV, creador de la cátedra “Ingeniería de Fallas Activas”. Asesor actual de FUNVISIS, donde laboró por 34, siendo jefe del Dpto. de Ciencias de la Tierra por 12 años. Ha dedicado 40 años al estudio de la tectónica activa de Venezuela y a la geodinámica del margen meridional Caribe, con particular énfasis en la cartografía y caracterización sismogénica, y en la evaluación paleosísmica, de las fallas generadoras de terremotos en tierra y costa afuera. Ha laborado en proyectos científicos junto con Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, España, Estados Unidos, Francia, Italia, México y Perú. A nivel nacional e internacional, ha publicado más de 200 artículos arbitrados, con un H Index de 40 (Google Scolar) e I10 de 104, dirigido estudios científicos, tesis de pregrado y de posgrado. Fue vice-presidente de la International Association of Geomorphology (IAG), 2005 al 2009, y de la International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), 2011 al 2019. Desde el 2011 es Editor Regional por Venezuela del Journal of South American Earth Sciences, desde el 2020 es Miembro Correspondiente de la Asociación Geológica Argentina, AGA e Investigador Adjunto del CICESE (Ensenada, México), del 2023 al 2026.

Evento Técnico SPE Caracas Petroleum Section

WORKSHOP: Día del Ingeniero 2024

La SPE Caracas Petroleum Section ha celebrado el Día del Ingeniero, el jueves 31 de octubre de 2024, a las 2:00 p.m., hora de Caracas (GMT-4), en modalidad presencial: Salón Oasis del Hotel del CCT y en modo virtual. Iniciamos nuestro evento con la magistral charla de Luigi Saputelli y continuamos con la participación de destacados Ingenieros Venezolanos en el Mundo, quienes compartieron con nosotros las vivencias y aprendizajes de sus recorridos y la manera acertada de gerenciar los cambios del entorno, lo cual les ha permitido la continuidad de sus carreras profesionales exitosas, en la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas. Agradecemos a Luigi Saputelli por su extraordinaria y oportuna disertación y a cada uno de los 11 profesionales por sus excelentes ponencias y participaciones, dando a conocer elementos clave que les ha permitido superar situaciones inesperadas y continuar exitosamente. Agradezco a los integrantes de mi Equipo directo por su excelente disposición, sentido de compromiso y colaboración para prestar el apoyo necesario, desde la distancia y en sitio, y asi lograr los resultados que podemos apreciar en las imagenes aqui mostradas. Nohemi Vargas SPE Caracas Petroleum Program and Section Chair

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.

Compartir Navideño 2024

¿A la expectativa de nuestro Compartir Navideño?... Puedes invitar a tus cercanos para el disfrute de lo previsto en el evento de cierre de año, destacando la magistral presentación de nuestro orador Dr. Marcelo Laprea, con el tema Impacto de Cambios Geopolíticos, Tecnológicos y Económicos en la Industria del Petróleo. Adelantamos los festejos de fin de año, brindando por la prosperidad y por el bienestar de todos para el 2025, en un ambiente musical acorde. Te esperamos!.

Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Stora

Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Storage Tuesday 10th December 2024 between 12:00 and 14:00 Location: Perenco, St Andrews Business Park, 3 Central Ave, Norwich NR7 0HR With SPE Distinguished Lecturer Adam Donald. Abstract As the industry transitions from traditional hydrocarbon exploration and development into new energy and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), formation integrity becomes more integral for asset longevity. For instance, many depleted fields are being assessed for CCS, but these depleted fields rarely have enough information within the overburden to assess geological seals or caprock integrity. Geomechanics modeling with calibration data is required for determining the maximum injection pressure for containment for the carbon sequestration. Often the critical data were not gathered during the initial appraisal phases of these existing fields to perform the assessment with certainty. Three existing technologies can provide the geomechanical information needed for integrity assessment, namely compressional and shear slowness in cased hole, stress barrier limits, and natural fracture distribution. First, full waveform sonic logs that provide compressional and shear slownesses (1/velocity) are generally acknowledged as the key data missing from the formation evaluation needed in for the geomechanics modeling. Cased boreholes within the overburden always were deemed unattractive environments for sonic measurements, and now these will be the main sources of information in aging assets. Second, when entering the reservoir, to determine the limit of the stress barrier (difference in stress between caprock and reservoir), stress magnitudes and orientation require an integration of sonic, borehole image, and minifrac testing. Maximizing the injection pressure without risking leakage is the goal for the asset performance. Third, assessment of natural fractures within the reservoir and evaluation of the caprock play an important role for maximum injectivity and for reducing leakage risks, respectively. Although borehole image log analysis has been around for decades, sonic imaging technology is now more commonly being used to assess the far field within tens of meters around the wellbore providing new insights. This work explains how existing technology from traditional oil and gas can be used for CCS reservoir and overburden assessment. Specifically, three topics are covered: (1) sonic data analysis within single-and double-string casings; (2) integration of sonic, image, and minifrac analysis for stress characterization; and (3) natural fracture evaluation using far field sonic imaging. Case studies from reservoirs worldwide (Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America) serve as examples of using these insightful measurements. Adam's Biography J. Adam Donald is the Technical Director for Geomechanics and Wellbore Acoustics with Reservoir Performance Division, SLB, based in Dubai, UAE. He joined SLB in 1998 as a wireline field engineer has held field, technical, and management positions in Canada, USA, Norway, Malaysia, France, Romania, and United Arab Emirates. His area of focus has been on applications of wellbore sonic and image data on geomechanics, geophysics, and petrophysics workflows. He received his bachelor’s degree in geological engineering from University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada (1998), and a master’s degree in mining engineering from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada (2004). Adam holds seven patents in areas of borehole acoustics and geomechanics and is a registered Professional Engineer in Canada. He is an active publishing member of SPWLA, SPE, ARMA, and SEG with over 50 industry and scientific articles. Event Registration Please RSVP to Phuc TRUONG, phuc.truong@perenco.com. Deadline for registration is 3rd December 2024. Buffet lunch will be provided. Organized by Great Yarmouth Petroleum Section. Venue and lunch sponsored by Perenco UK.

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CCUS Learnings and Monitoring

Safe storage of CO2 in deep saline aquifers requires that the injected CO2 is contained within the geological formation and its conformance is predictable. Gokhan Coskuner’s presentation briefly reviews first the technical analysis conducted in order to be able to submit a 1.1 million tonne/year CO2 Storage Project Application to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources. The application was for storage of CO2 in the Basal Cambrian Sandstone and Deadwood Sandstone deep saline aquifers in the Meota East area near Lloydminster. The stored amount is equivalent to Strathcona’s CO2 emissions from its thermal oil recovery operations in Saskatchewan and from the capture process itself assuming a 90% capture efficiency. The approval to store CO2 was granted by the Ministry and the project sanction is expected in 2025 with a plan to capture first CO2 in Q4 2027. Next, the details of the Monitoring Measurement and Verification (MMV) program is discussed. A review of the best practices employed by the four large CO2 storage projects in Western Canada was conducted. A qualitative CO2 containment risk analysis was carried out using the bow tie analysis methodology to identify the threats and consequences of potential CO2 and/or brine leakage from the storage complex. Preventive and mitigative safeguards were identified for each threat pathway. The bow tie method provided a clear and visual approach to key risks and barriers to CO2/brine migration out of the storage complex. The results of risk analysis were used as a guide to develop an MMV strategy. As a consequence of the risk analysis and MMV design, an area of study around the injection site was identified and will be the subject of monitoring. Necessary baseline measurements were identified and are currently being acquired. Finally, injection and deep monitoring well design will be briefly touched on. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Bashirul Haq and Gokhan Coskuner and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Bashirul Haq and Gokhan Coskuner. Webinar recordings will be available on-demand within 1 business day of the webinar completion For those who attend the live webinar, your certificate will be available in your “Learner Profile” within 1 business day of the webinar completion. This webinar is a collaboration between Society of Petroleum Engineers International (SPE), Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission , & Environmental Defense Fund .

End of Year Party

Collaborating with AEIN (Association of International Energy Negotiators), we will hold an End of Year Party jointly organized by the AIEN and SPE Singapore on Thursday, 12 December, 6 pm – 9 pm, at Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Level 3), 31 Boat Quay. This event is complimentary for SPE Singapore Chapter members, though pre-registration and verification against the membership list are necessary. Take this opportunity to network with fellow energy professionals, share insights, and grow your connections while enjoying year-end refreshments and light bites. Event Title: AIEN & SPE Year-End Social Event • Includes an opening presentation (information below) and a networking reception • The networking reception will have food and drinks available Opening Presentation: "Asia Pacific's E&P Sector: the Year Past and the Year Ahead" by Andrew Harwood • What were the key events and deals across Asia Pacific’s upstream sector in 2024? • How are the macro industry trends influencing strategies in Asia Pacific? • What to look out for in 2025 - where’s hot, and where’s not? Name: Andrew Hardwood Organization: Wood Mackenzie Title: Vice President, Corporate Research Bio: Andrew is responsible for Wood Mackenzie’s corporate coverage in Asia Pacific, providing analysis of the leading Asia-headquartered national and international oil companies. In addition to developing research content, providing insight and analysis, he advises clients on strategy and supports business development with key regional and global accounts. During more than 15 years with Wood Mackenzie, Andrew has also provided consulting support for clients on fiscal benchmarking, growth opportunity screening, portfolio valuation, infrastructure studies and industry advocacy. Based in Singapore since 2010, Andrew specializes in global upstream themes, corporate strategy for national and international oil companies, merger and acquisition trends, exploration performance and fiscal benchmarking. Non members may join with a fee (50$, 25$ for students)

WEBINAR: Integridad del Pozo, parte 2

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestra presentación sobre Integridad de pozos, parte 2? Continuando con el tema sobre la Integridad de los pozos, en la parte 2, nuestro especialista nos muestra la importancia y los retos de la gestión de los abandonos de pozos en la Industria Petrolera., la normativa y estándares internacionales de NORSOK, API y OEUK que cubren los abandonos e igualmente, las definiciones de barreras, especificando el número, los elementos, el esquema por actividad, la prueba y el monitoreo de los elementos aplicables. Así mismo, nos presenta la planificación del abandono de pozos, nuevas propuestas y tecnologías a considerar. ¿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 39 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. Integra el Equipo de excelentes ponentes y colaboradores de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section. Alli nos vemos.

WEBINAR: Control de producción de agua y de arena en pozos de petróleo y de gas: optimización de la

¿Qué podemos esperar de este evento? Nuestro ponente compartirá su conocimiento sobre las técnicas y tecnologías disponibles para mitigar los efectos asociados con la producción de arena y agua, optimizando la producción de hidrocarburos, minimizando los costos operativos y maximizando la eficiencia del pozo. Nos explicará los fundamentos técnicos del control de arena y agua, incluyendo los mecanismos que los generan y sus impactos en la operación. También, nos presentará las tecnologías tradicionales y avanzadas utilizadas para manejar estas situaciones, como son: empaques con grava, pantallas premium, ICDs y recubrimientos con resina, ilustrando con casos prácticos y resultados simulados, que demuestren la eficacia de estas tecnologías en condiciones reales. Conoceremos herramientas y criterios para seleccionar soluciones adecuadas e innovadoras, según las características del yacimiento, incluyendo situaciones críticas, en pozos maduros o de alta complejidad y los objetivos económicos. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Claudio Martínez, Ing. de Petróleo con M.Sc . en Ingeniería de Petróleo de LUZ, Programa PAG del IESA y adiestramiento técnico en Venezuela, Estados Unidos y Holanda. Ha laborado como profesor de Ing. de Producción e Ing. de Yacimientos, a nivel de pregrado y maestría de la UCV. Posee una sólida experiencia de más de 40 años en la Industria Petrolera (IP) nacional e internacional, sustentada en el desempeño de diversos cargos a nivel operacional, técnico y gerencial, desarrollando importantes proyectos para la explotación y optimización de la producción de yacimientos y campos, logrando excelentes resultados. Fue Gte. del CIED, área EyP, presidente de PetroUCV y asesor del gobierno de VZLA en Beijing, para un acuerdo con China, CNPC, sobre crudos pesados. Fue profesor invitado del IESA, áreas de yacimientos, producción, recuperación y reservas, para el Diplomado sobre Formación de Gerentes para la IP. Actualmente es presidente de la Empresa CMA Energies Consulting Group y se desempeña como instructor y consultor internacional. Integra el Equipo de Oradores, Ponentes e Instructores/Mentores de los Programas PAI 2022 y PAI_API 2023 de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section.

Networking drinks - What does the energy transition actually mean for the Oil & Gas industry?

Networking gathering for Bez Hoxha's visit to Singapore. Bez Hoxha of CyberWorX Energy LLC breaks down the concept of energy transition, exploring its varying meanings and implications for different stakeholders (operators, service companies, governments, and the public) and discusses how the industry is shifting towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious approach through technological, policy, and cultural changes. Meet at Penny Black on Wednesday 19th of February 6PM onwards in the terrace, the event is BYO drink.

WEBINAR: Estudios y Permisos Ambientales para la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas (EyP)

WEBINAR: Estudios y permisos ambientales para la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas (EyP)

¿Qué puedes esperar de esta presentación sobre Estudios y permisos ambientales para la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas (EyP)? Conocer cuáles son los estudios y los permisos que se deben implementar en la Industria Petrolera y Gasífera, para garantizar una actividad sostenible en el tiempo, apegada a las normas ambientales. Nuestro ponente nos presenta el marco legal, referido a las variables ambientales que se relacionan con las actividades petroleras y cuáles son los permisos ambientales necesarios, como controles previos y posteriores a la implementación de un desarrollo de petróleo y de gas, lo cual les permitirá a los asistentes establecer las estrategias para desarrollar debidamente las operaciones de exploración y explotación de hidrocarburos. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Ausberto D. Quero, Ing. Agrónomo de la Universidad del Zulia (LUZ), experto en estudios ambientales. Su experiencia profesional de 47 años la ha desarrollado en el área de estudios y proyectos ambientales, en Argentina, Colombia, Perú Venezuela y en los sectores petroquímico, minero, planes de ordenamiento y reglamentos de uso, cuencas hidrográficas, rellenos sanitarios e hidráulicos, electricidad, sistemas de transporte y vialidad, agricultura, sistemas de riego, plantaciones agrícolas y forestales, sistemas de tratamiento de aguas residuales y agua potable. Se ha desempeñado como consultor ambiental en los sectores petrolero y gasífero en Colombia, Argentina, Perú, Panamá, República Dominicana y Venezuela. Ha sido Profesor invitado para dictar clases en el Postgrado de Ambiente de la UNEFA, en las Facultades de Ingeniería y de Agronomía de LUZ y en la Universidad Venezolana de los Hidrocarburos. Es Director del Centro de Ingenieros del Estado Zulia (CIDEZ), Director de la Asociación Civil para la Conservación del Lago de Maracaibo (ACLAMA), Comisionado de Ambiente y Agricultura de la Academia Nacional de Ingeniería y Hábitat y Miembro, por Venezuela, de la Comisión Mundial de Áreas Protegidas, de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (IUCN). Alí nos vemos.

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 Nisim at 91688186. 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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SPE Distinguished Lecture - J. Adam Donald, SLB

Insightful Geomechanical Measurements for Converting Existing Hydrocarbon Reservoirs to Carbon Storage As the industry transitions from traditional hydrocarbon exploration and development into new energy and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), formation integrity becomes more integral for asset longevity. For instance, many depleted fields are being assessed for CCS, but these depleted fields rarely have enough information within the overburden to assess geological seals or caprock integrity. Geomechanics modeling with calibration data is required for determining the maximum injection pressure for containment for the carbon sequestration. Often the critical data were not gathered during the initial appraisal phases of these existing fields to perform the assessment with certainty. Three existing technologies can provide the geomechanical information needed for integrity assessment, namely compressional and shear slowness in cased hole, stress barrier limits, and natural fracture distribution. First, full waveform sonic logs that provide compressional and shear slownesses (1/velocity) are generally acknowledged as the key data missing from the formation evaluation needed in for the geomechanics modeling. Cased boreholes within the overburden always were deemed unattractive environments for sonic measurements, and now these will be the main sources of information in aging assets. Second, when entering the reservoir, to determine the limit of the stress barrier (difference in stress between caprock and reservoir), stress magnitudes and orientation require an integration of sonic, borehole image, and minifrac testing. Maximizing the injection pressure without risking leakage is the goal for the asset performance. Third, assessment of natural fractures within the reservoir and evaluation of the caprock play an important role for maximum injectivity and for reducing leakage risks, respectively. Although borehole image log analysis has been around for decades, sonic imaging technology is now more commonly being used to assess the far field within tens of meters around the wellbore providing new insights. This work explains how existing technology from traditional oil and gas can be used for CCS reservoir and overburden assessment. Specifically, three topics are covered: (1) sonic data analysis within single-and double-string casings; (2) integration of sonic, image, and minifrac analysis for stress characterization; and (3) natural fracture evaluation using far field sonic imaging. Case studies from reservoirs worldwide (Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America) serve as examples of using these insightful measurements. Biography: J. Adam Donald is the Technical Director for Geomechanics and Wellbore Acoustics with Reservoir Performance Division, SLB, based in Dubai, UAE. He joined SLB in 1998 as a wireline field engineer has held field, technical, and management positions in Canada, USA, Norway, Malaysia, France, Romania, and United Arab Emirates. His area of focus has been on applications of wellbore sonic and image data on geomechanics, geophysics, and petrophysics workflows. He received his bachelor’s degree in geological engineering from University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada (1998), and a master’s degree in mining engineering from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada (2004). Adam holds seven patents in areas of borehole acoustics and geomechanics and is a registered Professional Engineer in Canada. He is an active publishing member of SPWLA, SPE, ARMA, and SEG with over 50 industry and scientific articles.

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The Role of CO2 Specification in CCUS Developments

This webinar will delve into the critical role of setting CO2 specifications in Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) developments to ensure safe and effective operations. It will highlight the importance of understanding the impact of impurities across the entire CCUS operating design and the necessity of setting impurity limits. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Chris Phillips and Adriaan Kodde and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Chris Phillips and Adriaan Kodde. Webinar recordings will be available on-demand within 1 business day of the webinar completion. For those who attended the live webinar, your certificate will be available in your “Learner Profile” within 1 business day of the webinar completion.

WEBINAR: Métodos de Levantamiento Artificial de Crudos Pesados y Extrapesados

¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro evento? El especialista nos presenta diferentes tipos de competiciones para pozos en yacimientos de petróleo pesado y extrapesado, tomando en cuenta métodos de levantamiento artificial, LAG, por bombeo mecánico, cavidad progresiva y electrosumergible . La mayoría de las completaciones consideradas han sido instaladas y probadas exitosamente; otras, son conceptuales con alto grado de probabilidad de éxito. También, conoceremos los beneficios y oportunidades de optimización de la producción de los pozos, considerando el volumen de crudo junto con el uso de la energía. Igualmente, nos mostrará los resultados de casos prácticos desarrollados con datos reales. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Olegario Rivas, Ingeniero Mecánico e Ingeniero de Petróleo, grados obtenidos en la Universidad del Zulia, LUZ, Venezuela. Se desempeñó como fiscal del MEM, Dirección de Reversión, área mantenimiento, de 1974 a 1977. Laboró en Intevep , de 1977 a 1997, en Ingeniería de Producción, desarrollando y adaptando tecnologías para PDVSA. Fue asesor de sistemas de LAG y reactivación de campos maduros, en la Costa Oriental del Lago, ex filiales Maraven y Lagoven . Su investigación en Intevep le permitió desarrollar varios equipos/sistemas de producción y LAG, con generación de 11 patentes de invención en EE UU., las cuales fueron registradas en más de 10 países adicionales, un equipo obtuvo licencia de comercialización otorgada por Intevep . Desde 1997 hasta el 2019 laboró para REDA, Schlumberger, desarrollando tecnologías para sistemas de LAG, con generación de 12 nuevas patentes de Invención en EE. UU. Desde el 2010 hasta el 2019, se desempeñó como Dir. de Currículo en LAG y Completación de Pozos, áreas de tutoría, mentoría y adiestramiento, incluyendo más de 250 cursos con alcance a más de 50 países. Actualmente es Dir. de Tecnología de la empresa FORCELIFT, dedicada a consultoría y adiestramiento, áreas Ingeniería de Producción y LAG. Es autor de más de 40 publicaciones, presentaciones y papers . Ha recibido numerosas Condecoraciones, otorgadas por su investigación en Intevep y en Schulmberger , y el Premio FUNDACITE a la Innovación tecnológica, entre otros. Es un excelente colaborador de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section .

Drivers, Opportunities and Challenges in CCS in 2025

Andy Kirchin of TetraTech/RPS Energy talk about the Drivers, Opportunities and Challenges for CCS in the UK and Europe in 2025. Speaker: Andy Kirchin, Director, Subsurface Low-Carbon Solutions – TetraTech RPS Energy KEY POINTS/HIGHLIGHTS ֍ The case for CCS – how important is it? ֍ The Investibility Conundrum ֍ Assessing the main policy and fiscal drivers that have enabled the current momentum in the UK and Europe vs. the rest of the world ֍ How might a self-sustaining commodity fee for transport and storage of CO 2 evolve? ֍ Will ‘greenlash’ derail CCS again (the ris of ‘nationalist’ rhetoric ֍ Reasons to be cheerful – Part 3! Booking details Date: Thursday, 20 March, 2025 Time: 6-7pm GMT Place: The Mitre Lancaster Gate, 24 Lancaster Gate, London. W2 3QH

Prospects of technical development of geophysical services

Dear colleagues! We invite you to take part in the meeting on the topic: "Prospects for the technical development of geophysical services". 🗓️ March 21 🕰️ 16:00 📍 Ivano-Frankivsk, IFNTUOG, library conference hall During the meeting, we will consider the following key issues: 🔹Equipment and methods for determining the technical condition of the column. 🔹Experience of logging performing in wells in the western and eastern regions. 🔹Cable and cableless logging technologies. 🔹Experience of companies in developing and implementing their own technical solutions. 🔹A special highlight of our meeting will be a demonstration of a geophysical track developed by Ukrainian specialists. You will be able not only to see it in operation, but also to personally familiarize yourself with its design and capabilities. 🔗Registration at the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/dTCUZpiuSXqKAgxCjYNjvw

Position Yourself at the Forefront of Reservoir

Registration is now open to join the SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference - "Position Yourself at the Forefront of Reservoir" on 25 - 27 March 2025 Galveston, TX USA. Share your reservoir research findings and help shape the future of the industry. Call for papers is open for the 2025 SPE Reservoir Simulation Conference and the program committee is looking for paper proposals on these topics: · Fluid flow in naturally fractured reservoir · Geomechanical modelling of subsurface, including subsidence and fault stability analysis · Modelling of complex physics in porous formations · Reservoir management, resources estimation, and forecasting · Geoenergy solutions (CO2 sequestration, geothermal energy, gas/heat storage) · And more! Be seen as a leader. Help foster innovation and understanding of challenges within the reservoir industry. 💡 Lead the discussions by submitting your paper proposal today. Accepted papers will have the opportunity to be a speaker at the conference, as well as become a published author.

What does the energy transition actually mean for the Oil & Gas industry ?

Abstract: What does energy transition mean? What are we transitioning to? How and when will we get there? In hindsight, the energy transition movement means different things to different entities. To operators, the primary focus is to transform their business (influenced by regulations and legislative policies) by reducing their carbon emissions while also investing in cleaner low-carbon energy sources, such as geothermal and hydrogen. For service companies, it is another potential revenue stream by offering products and services oil and gas operators, as well as renewable power generation companies. For governments, it is defined as an essential need for energy diversification in order to achieve sustainable, self-sufficient solutions that are less impacted by socio-economic or geo-political factors, i.e., energy security. It is important to note that the ‘public’ understand that what is driving this paradigm shift: technology, policy, and cultural change. The energy transition concept will be broken down as a current ‘buzzword’ and popular concept that is fettered by technology hype, political agendas, and/or financial influences that are attached to the term. Finally, light will be shined on how the industry's previous institutional mindset has changed to a broad, open-minded desire to create a net-postive outcome using Environmental, Social, and Governance techniques. Biography: Bez is Vice President of Energy Security in Government Contracts for CyberWorX Energy, focused on national security intelligence and strategic consulting for implementing energy technology. Bez has 15 years of experience in the energy sector – from hydrocarbons to renewables. Previously, Bez has worked as a consultant, energy technologist, and strategist for market research firms, service companies, and oil/gas operators. Additionally, Bez has experience as a Sr. Researcher in academia (over 50 publications, 4 patents, 1 book). Bez is active in SPE as a committee member for ATCE and ADIPEC. Bez has a master’s degree in petroleum engineering and a PhD Candidate in Management in Energy Sustainability. SPE Singapore - What does the energy transition actually mean for the Oil & Gas industry ? Link: https://meet.google.com/ryq-haej-wac

What does the energy transition actually mean for the Oil & Gas industry ?

Abstract: What does energy transition mean? What are we transitioning to? How and when will we get there? In hindsight, the energy transition movement means different things to different entities. To operators, the primary focus is to transform their business (influenced by regulations and legislative policies) by reducing their carbon emissions while also investing in cleaner low-carbon energy sources, such as geothermal and hydrogen. For service companies, it is another potential revenue stream by offering products and services oil and gas operators, as well as renewable power generation companies. For governments, it is defined as an essential need for energy diversification in order to achieve sustainable, self-sufficient solutions that are less impacted by socio-economic or geo-political factors, i.e., energy security. It is important to note that the ‘public’ understand that what is driving this paradigm shift: technology, policy, and cultural change. The energy transition concept will be broken down as a current ‘buzzword’ and popular concept that is fettered by technology hype, political agendas, and/or financial influences that are attached to the term. Finally, light will be shined on how the industry's previous institutional mindset has changed to a broad, open-minded desire to create a net-postive outcome using Environmental, Social, and Governance techniques. Biography: Bez is Vice President of Energy Security in Government Contracts for CyberWorX Energy, focused on national security intelligence and strategic consulting for implementing energy technology. Bez has 15 years of experience in the energy sector – from hydrocarbons to renewables. Previously, Bez has worked as a consultant, energy technologist, and strategist for market research firms, service companies, and oil/gas operators. Additionally, Bez has experience as a Sr. Researcher in academia (over 50 publications, 4 patents, 1 book). Bez is active in SPE as a committee member for ATCE and ADIPEC. Bez has a master’s degree in petroleum engineering and a PhD Candidate in Management in Energy Sustainability.

WEBINAR: Oportunidades para la Explotación de Gas en la Región

Webinar sobre Oportunidades para la explotación de gas en la región, Antero Alvarado, 03 de ABR de 2025, a las 5:00 p.m. (GMT-4). ¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro evento?, veamos el preliminar ... La abundancia del gas natural en el planeta, su efecto menos contaminante y su versatilidad están haciendo de este elemento el energético preferido del siglo XXI y complemento ideal de la transición energética. En este sentido, nuestro especialista nos dará a conocer la potencialidad de la región liderada por Venezuela y Argentina, paises con mayores reservas; Colombia, T&T y Brasil, paises con infraestructura y mercados desarrollados; Guyana y Suriname, como nuevos actores. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Antero Alvarado, egresado del IFP School de Paris, Francia y especialista a nivel internacional en el área de gas. Fue fundador de la oficina de GELA en Venezuela. Es Socio Director de GAS ENERGY LATIN AMERICA. Desde Caracas lidera un equipo con alcanve a varios países de la región, atendiendo clientes a nivel nacional e inter­nacional. Como invitado, dicta charlas en diferentes paises del mundo y, regularmente, participa en los principales programas de radio y de televisión del país e igualmente, en cadenas como CNN en español. Así mismo, es citado por los más importantes medios internacionales encargados de cubrir la fuente energética sobre Venezuela. Antero escribe en Ener­gy Advisor, revista del Inter-American Dialogue con sede en Washington. Es co-autor de dos libros sobre el tema de gas natural y petró­leo en Venezuela. Es un excelente colaborador de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section.

DEEEP Geothermal Well Project Visit

Join us for an exciting Event Combo to discover DEEEP Geothermal Well Project ! Our event will start with a presentation by Novotny Bernhard who will share with us insights about the project, technological advancements and building a partnerhsip ! We will then head to the Visitor Centre located at the Wellsite for a firsthand look at the operations! Places are limited so don't miss your chance and sign -up now ! #REGISTRATION LINK : https://lnkd.in/g397MADA #Event Program : 14:00 - 15:00 Presentation & Networking at Skylounge, OMV Headoffice, Trabrennstasse 6-8, 1020 Vienna 15:00 - 15:30 Travel to Wellsite via underground (U2 to Seestadt) 15:30 - 17:00 Wellsite visit at Visitor Centre See you there! #Geothermal #EnergyTransition #Subsurface #WeAreSPE #Solutions #People #Energy

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 Nisim at 91688186. 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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WEBINAR: Liderazgo y trabajo en equipo.

Ponente: M.Sc. Claudio Martínez

SPE Swiss board members - Call for volunteers

Dear SPE Swiss members, SPE is celebrating its 20 years of existence. From the initial 30 members in 2004-05, SPE Swiss (originally labelled Geneva Section) peaked at close to 150 members in 2015. SPE Swiss felt the ageing of its membership, the downsizing of IHS Petroconsultants, the sudden closure of Addax Petroleum offices in Geneva, the relocation of Lundin’s staff in Norway. In the meantime, geothermal has brought a few members and the geo-energy trend has generated interest from and toward the SPE community. The SPE future in this part of the world largely relies on integrating SPE Swiss into the new Swiss and European Energy landscape. This is both challenging and exciting times. The current SPE Swiss board mandate has now expired, and we need to renew it. It is also the opportunity to bring in new energy and ideas . All board positions are now open: Chairperson, membership chair, program chair, treasury for the most important ones. If you are interested in joining the board and develop more activities within SPE Swiss for at least the 2 yrs to come, bring your ideas and put them in practice, it is the moment to come forward and lead the section into a new era. Please, reply to this call - you may contact Sabina, Federico or myself - before May 20. Many thanks for your support. All the best Frédéric FG

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Top-Down Methane Emissions Detection and Quantification Methods for Oil and Gas Facilities

Abstract: Methane emissions from oil and gas facilities are a significant contributor to climate change and need to be accurately assessed to manage reductions and to meet sustainability goals and reporting requirements. Multiple approaches exist to address the challenge of quantifying methane emissions, from traditional “bottoms-up” leak detection to new technologies remotely measuring emissions “top-down” using satellites, aircraft, drones, and fixed devices. Each method has different capabilities and limitations, and selecting appropriate solutions for a particular situation can be a challenging task. This presentation will provide an overview of the options available, with a focus on top-down measurements. One technique that is emerging as a versatile and efficient approach across varied operating environments is the use of drones equipped with highly sensitive methane sensors that directly measure methane plumes. The presentation will explore this use of drones in more detail for onshore, offshore, and LNG facilities. Regional case studies will be used to illustrate the applications and consideration given to implementation in Singapore. Dave Turner bio Dave Turner is Asia Pacific Region Director for SeekOps, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dave started his oil and gas career as a wireline engineer after completing his mechanical engineering degree and worked in the field for five years in locations across the Middle East. He then held various operations, sales, and technical management positions in upstream service product lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Angola. Returning to Malaysia, Dave specialised in conveyance risk management before entering the methane emissions detection field at SeekOps. Dave is a UK Chartered Mechanical Engineer and holds an engineering degree from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and an MBA from Imperial College London. 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 Nisim at 91688186. 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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WCMO - WORKSHOP DE CAMPOS MADUROS OFFSHORE

A próxima edição está confirmada para os dias 20 e 21 de maio de 2025 em Macaé.

SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2025: The CO2 Storage Resource Management System

SPE Ireland Section are thrilled to welcome Paul Lyford to Dublin as part of the Society of Petroleum Engineers International Distinguished Lecturer series. Dr. Lyford will present "CO2 Storage Resource Management System – Application and Learnings from World’s First Booking" 📅 Date: 20th May 🕕 Time: 6 PM 📍 Venue: Haughton Lecture Theatre, in the iconic Museum Building, Trinity College Dublin Paul is Reserves and Resources Manager at Santos Ltd and brings over 30 years of experience in reservoir engineering, operations, planning, strategy, and commercial. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from his expertise. Followed by refreshments at The Duke pub.

Back to the Basics of Reservoir Engineering

Room Number: BHH - H125 Note: Meals are not guaranteed for individuals who register on the day of the event. Abstract: As auto-forecasting, data analytics, and high-performance computing are leveraged more and more for oil and gas evaluations, industry professionals are tasked less with the doing and more with the reviewing. Understanding the why behind the estimates has become increasingly important. Material balance principles form the basis for many tasks of reservoir engineers and reserve evaluators. This presentation revisits the fundamentals of material balance to refresh your understanding and connects it to decline curve analysis, simulation, and other applications. It is intended to be useful for engineers and non-engineers alike. Bio: Tad Fielder is a Principal Engineer at Haas & Cobb Petroleum Consultants, where he specializes in reserves and resources evaluation, fair market value appraisals, and a broad range of petroleum engineering consulting services. He began his career in drilling and production engineering, but the majority of his 24+ years of experience has been focused on reservoir engineering. Tad currently serves as President of the Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers, sits on the Board of the Texas Energy Council, and is a Certified Petroleum Engineer and member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

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DL: Integrated Geoscience and Engineering to Improve Hydraulic Fracturing and Field Development

The SPE Vancouver Section is pleased to host SPE Distinguished Lecturer Erich Kerr for a compelling technical talk on the integration of geoscience and engineering in hydraulic fracturing and field development. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 21 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Hemisphere Energy Corporation 905 W Pender St Suite 501, Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6 💰 Free for section members | $15 for non-members 🔗 Register here to secure your spot! Erich will present field case studies showcasing how the strategic combination of fiber optics, pressure monitoring, formation imaging, and other diagnostics with geomechanics modeling leads to more effective field development—especially in complex reservoirs. Whether you're in completions, reservoir engineering, geoscience, or field development, this is a great opportunity to gain insights from one of the industry’s leaders in multidisciplinary integration. Abstract and speaker bio are included below. We look forward to seeing you there! 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'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, Stanford, 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.

DL: What does the energy transition actually mean for the Oil & Gas Industry?

Ponente: M.Sc. Bez Hoxha.

NETWORKING DINNER!

Welcome to our first ever networking dinner party! Location: Barrels & Stools Date : 23 rd May 2025 Time: 1700hrs-2300hrs EAT RSVP click here Meet the industry leaders, best talents, policy makers, associates and your next customer all in one place.

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SPE Awards Gala 2025

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LACSS-2025 Latin America and the Caribbean Student Symposium

Join us at the 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean Student Symposium (LACSS)! LACSS is a great opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge of the oil and gas industry and connect with oil and gas leaders and advocates. This year the symposium consists of two days of programming with: Regional Student Paper Contest Regional PetroBowl Student sessions with speakers Round table with companies

Presentación del Libro "El Maravilloso Mundo de Oleum"

📣 ¡No te lo pierdas! 🗓️ 27 mayo ⏱️ 10 am Presentación Libro "El Maravilloso Mundo de Oleum" ✅Junto a nuestros Sponsors 👥Abierto a todo publico 📍La Casade las Leyes. Olascoaga 560

SPE Great Yarmouth Section - May'25 Technical Talk

📢 Save the Date! The next Technical Meeting in May '25 📢 The SPE Great Yarmouth Section is delighted to invite you to our next Technical Meeting on Thursday, 29th of May 2025. This session will feature an engaging technical talk titled “Conductor Supported Platforms, a Brief History” , presented by Stewart Maxwell, Technical Director at Aquaterra Energy Ltd. Event Details: 📅 : Thursday, 29th of May 2025 ⏲️ : 12 - 1 PM 🏛️ : Aquaterra Energy Ltd, 2 Alkmaar Way, Norwich NR6 6BF 💡 : Conductor Supported Platforms, a Brief History 🧑‍💼 : Stewart M. , The Technical Director at Aquaterra Energy Ltd We are also grateful to Aquaterra Energy Ltd for their generous sponsorship of a buffet lunch. Registration: To secure your place at this event, please register your attendance by emailing Billy Robinson at billy.r@live.co.uk . We encourage you to register early as spaces may be limited. The SPE Great Yarmouth Section is committed to fostering knowledge sharing and professional development within our community. We believe this technical meeting will be a valuable experience for all attendees. We look forward to welcoming you to Aquaterra Energy Ltd on May 29th! The SPE Great Yarmouth Section

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Angola International Summit & Exhibition

SPE-OKC 2025 Golf Tournament

Join us at the 2025 SPE-OKC Golf Tournament held at Kickingbird Golf Club!

Prospecting for geothermal Lithium in the North German Basin

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June Monthly Meeting

June Monthly Meeting *Location Change* Tuesday, June 3 at 11 :30 AM a t Paesanos 1604 3622 Paesanos Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78231 Register by 10 am on Monday, June 2 With RSVP $35 per person // Without RSVP $40 per person **At the door registration cannot be guaranteed. Please RSVP early!** "Making Unconventionals Competitive: Lowering the Cost to Produce a Barrel of Shale Oil" Leen Weijers, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Liberty Energy

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2024-2025 3rd Distinguished Lecturer Program

Liability is Forever: Risk Elements in the Implementation of Decommissioning and Well P&A Dr Brian G Twomey (Reverse Engineering Services Ltd) Abstract: Include “What is the one idea you would like Members to take away” Facility decommissioning together with well plugging and abandonment (P&A), collectively known as D&A, is a critical element of any oil and gas project life cycle. Often, it is an afterthought, barely considered at the outset, particularly when production sharing contracts are negotiated and signed. Despite this vital activity costing as much (or occasionally more) than the initial project development, it seldom receives similar critical, scoping and planning attention that construction and drilling activities need to attain final investment decisions (FID). Frequently shunned due to costs and zero associated revenue, D&A remains largely misunderstood, neglected, or ignored during asset life. Experience illustrates that effective decommissioning must be planned years in advance of execution, ideally in parallel from the construction stage. Moreover, decommissioning should be managed as carefully as project development to mitigate looming liabilities for existing operators and future generations. This lecture shares optimal learnings and critical project reflections from projects globally. Biography: Dr. Brian Twomey established Reverse Engineering Services Ltd (RESL) over 30 years ago; a specialist consultancy solely focused on the decommissioning, abandonment, and recycling of onshore and offshore facilities, pipelines, wells, subsea systems and ships. He has more recently leveraged that experience to incorporate lessons learned during decommissioning in the petroleum industry to new and emerging arenas, including the offshore wind and nuclear industries. Brian has unique global expertise. He has decommissioned projects in every major petroleum province of the world, in many cases identifying unique innovative solutions. Additionally, Brian has helped formulate and shape national decommissioning policies and guidelines; he has assisted both regulators and operators in the optimal design and interpretation of national regulatory frameworks. Brian is a leading authority in developing the next generation of competence to address the tsunami of complex decommissioning projects which are rapidly being imposed on an unsuspecting worldwide industry. Over the past 12 years, Brian has served as a global trainer on decommissioning with SPE International on several continents. He holds BSc, MSc and PhD, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Materials, Plant Design & Applied Mechanics respectively from University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK.

June Distinguished Lecturer Luncheon

What Does the Energy Transition Actually Mean for the Oil & Gas Industry? Abstract What does energy transition mean? What are we transitioning to? How and when will we get there? In hindsight, the energy transition movement means different things to different entities. To operators, the primary focus is to transform their business (influenced by regulations and legislative policies) by reducing their carbon emissions while also investing in cleaner low-carbon energy sources, such as geothermal and hydrogen. For service companies, it is another potential revenue stream by offering products and services to oil and gas operators, as well as renewable power generation companies. For governments, it is defined as an essential need for energy diversification in order to achieve sustainable, self-sufficient solutions that are less impacted by socio-economic or geo-political factors, i.e., energy security. It is important that the public understand what is driving this paradigm shift: technology, policy, and cultural change. The energy transition concept will be broken down as a current buzzword and popular concept that is fettered by technology hype, political agendas, and/or financial influences that are attached to the term. Finally, light will be shined on how the industry's previous institutional mindset has changed to a broad, open-minded desire to create a net-positive outcome using Environmental, Social, and Governance techniques. Bio Bez Hoxha is a skilled energy consultant with over 40 publications, 4 patents, 1 book, and 15 years of experience in the energy sector – hydrocarbons to renewables market research, academic research, strategic consulting (operations and product development), and real-world drilling experience (globally and internationally, offshore, and onshore) . Previously, Bez worked as an associate consultant at Darcy Partners, focused on market intelligence and management consulting for oil and gas operators and an Energy Technologist at Baker Hughes, engaged on techno-commercial applications in energy transition projects. Additionally, he also has experience as Sr. Research Scientist in academia. Bez is active in SPE as a committee member for ATCE and ADIPEC. Bez has a master’s degree in petroleum engineering and a PhD in Management in Energy Transition.

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WEBINAR: Síndrome de adicción a los pendientes

Ponente: M.Sc. Gustavo Yepes.

DecomBR - SPE Brazil Decommissioning Symposium 3rd Edition 2025

The next edition will happen on June 17 and 18, 2025 at Rio de Janeiro – RJ, Brazil The 2025 Theme is “The decommissioning opportunity: reshaping the end into a new beginning.” this theme proposal aims to focus on the opportunity that decommissioning generates for the market, related to the recycling industry, impacting the circular economy, bringing up the issue of sustainability associated with decommissioning and dismantling processes.

Biomineralization: A New Era in Well Integrity

Abstract This presentation explores challenges related to well integrity, the limitations of cement and other conventional sealants, and introduces biomineralization as a promising alternative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of remediations. Over the past 3 years biomineralization has been used to successfully restore integrity in over 200 wells across a breadth of challenging integrity scenarios throughout North America. In addition to a conceptual overview of the technology, including advantageous properties and the deployment process, the presentation will also touch on recent case studies in Texas and New Mexico. Bio James Athans IV has over 33 years of experience in drilling, completion, remedial and stimulation methodologies across the globe. Having begun his career in the Permian Basin, he then ventured into international operations in North Africa, Russia and the Middle East where he managed operations for various product lines in these locations, including liner hanger systems, completion systems and service tools. In addition to managing operations both in the US and Internationally, James has also managed and performed sales across all the US basins. He was responsible for blending operations and sales to develop independent basin and client strategies for start-up operations and create independent and sustainable district businesses. In 2003 James was at the forefront of horizontal multi-stage completion technologies, which was in its infancy, and has subsequently published numerous papers on the subject over the last 15 years. This experience has enabled James to evaluate client needs and requirements to propose effective and efficient operations to complete these tasks.

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5th Annual Summer Clay Shoot

Contact Ellen Montgomery for all questions!! Headliner $2,500.00 Ammo $2,000.00 Prize Sponsor $1,800.00 Bar Sponsor $1,500.00 Gun Sponsor $1,000.00 Breakfast $550.00 Safety Sponsor $500.00 Cigar Sponsor $500.00 Cart Sponsor $500.00 Station Sponsor $300.00 Snack Stand $250.00 4-Person Team $820.00 Individual $260.00

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GSSPE ordentliche Mitgliederversammlung 2025 / Annual Meeting 2025

Liebe SPE Germany Mitglieder, Hiermit laden wir Sie herzlich zu unserer diesjährigen ordentlichen Mitgliederversammlung ein. Diese findet als Präsenzveranstaltung statt und zwar am Donnerstag 19 Juni 2025 Wintershall Dea TSC GmbH & Co. KG, Rechterner Strasse 2, 49406 Barnstorf, Germany Die Tagesordung der Mitgliedervesammlung wurde fristgemäss am 13 Mai 2025 per e-mail versendet und kann hier heruntergeladen werden. Wir planen das folgende Rahmenprogramm: 10:00 – 12:00 Lab Tour des Technology and Service Centers (TSC) 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch gesponsert bei TSC 13:00 – 16:30 ordentliche Mitgliederversammlung Das TSC ist das Kompetenzzentrum von Harbour Energy für Reservoir und Production Services. Bei der Labor-Besichtigung werden die vielfältigen Kapazitäten zur Untersuchung und Optimierung von Fluids & Zement, Materialien, und Lagerstätten vorgestellt. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre zahlreiche Teilnahme und verbleiben mit freundlichen Glückauf, SPE Germany Board -------------------------------------------- Dear SPE Germany members, Please be invited to our annual ordinary General Meeting, which will take place in presence on Thursday 19. June 2025 Venue: Wintershall Dea TSC GmbH & Co. KG, Rechterner Strasse 2, 49406 Barnstorf, Germany Please find below the preliminary agenda of the event: 10:00 – 12:00 Lab Tour of the Technology and Service Center (TSC) 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch sponsored by the TSC 13:00 – 16:30 ordinary General Meeting The TSC is Harbour Energy’s competence center for Reservoir and Production Services. During the visit of laboratory facility, its versatile options to assess and optimize fluids & cements, materials, and reservoirs will be presented. All GS-SPE members were be officially invited on 13 May 2025 by e-mail. We hope you are able and willing to join us and we are looking forward to welcoming you. SPE Germany Board

SPE OKC June Monthly Luncheon

Enhancing Predictive Understanding of Parent-Child Fracture Dynamics: A Holistic Approach ABSTRACT: This talk presents a novel approach to understanding fracture interactions between infill wells and producing offsets during hydraulic fracturing, integrating wellbore pressure responses with geospatial data and completion results in a four-dimensional environment. Unlike traditional methods that focus narrowly on pressure changes, this approach incorporates crucial factors such as well locations, existing fractures, geological properties, and fracture sequencing. Through real-world case studies, advanced tools were used to analyze offset well pressure responses alongside data on rock strength, depletion, and wellbore heterogeneity. By combining these data, the method accurately identifies fracture interaction locations and mechanisms, enabling predictive modeling of fluid pathways. In the study of 100 stages, depleted fractures were found to strongly correlate with significant pressure increases in parent wells and direct fracture hits, with the method successfully predicting 90% of these interactions. This proactive, real-time integration of geological, geospatial, and completion data offers a groundbreaking framework for predicting and mitigating fracture interactions in a dynamic, four-dimensional context. KEVIN WUTHERICH’s BIO: Kevin Wutherich is the Chief Technology Officer at Drill2Frac, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the oil and gas industry. With over 25 years of experience, including roles at Schlumberger and Rice Energy, Kevin is a seasoned expert in fracturing, reservoir engineering, and frac modeling. During his 14-year tenure at Schlumberger, he was instrumental in many of the first shale fracs in Europe and played key roles in optimizing the development of the Marcellus Shale, winning dozens of technical achievement awards along the way. Since then, he has continued to develop cutting-edge technologies in the space of completions and data applications, including being lead author on five patents. Armed with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Canada, Kevin is committed to driving technological advancements in the field of completions using common sense approaches to enhance production efficiency for clients worldwide.

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SPE Thailand Monthly Meeting - June 2025

19 Jun 2025: SPE monthly technical meeting: Mr. Thanudcha Khunmek, Valeura Energy “Holistic View of Improving Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) Run-Life: Case Study of Driving the ESPs Run-Life from Multi-Aspect”

Liability is Forever: Risk Elements in the Implementation of Decommissioning and Well P&A

June Technical Talk

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SPE Fort Worth 25th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the 25th Annual Fort Worth SPE Clay Shoot! With limited spots available and a variety of ways to participate or sponsor, this is an event you won't want to miss. Please review the following important details about participation and sponsorship. PARTICIPATION DETAILS Team Registration: The number of 4-person teams is limited to 24 for this year. Entry deadline is Friday, June 13, 2025. Each team member will be required to sign a waiver of liability at registration. Substitutions are allowed until registration closes. The team captain listed on the entry form will be responsible for ensuring that all team members review the rules. Individuals and 2-person teams may also register. These shooters will be combined into 4-person teams during registration. Event Format: 100 shot round sporting clays. Two teams will be assigned to each station. Each team will score and pull targets for the other team paired at the station. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams based on gross scores. Schedule: Registration opens on at 10:00 am. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am. The tournament will begin at 12:00 pm. Raffle boards, prizes, and awards will be presented at 3:00 PM. Fees $1000 per team of 4 ($950 if you bring your own cart). $500 for a team of 2, and $250 for individuals. Payment can be made online (see below) of via check or credit card at registration Raffle boards with $10 and $20 squares will be available for a chance at a wide range of beautiful guns. What's Included: Registration fee includes clays, lunch, prizes, and a 4-person golf cart Safety Guidelines: Safety is our utmost priority. The consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted until after all shooting activities have concluded. Ear protection and shooting glasses are required for all participants. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We greatly appreciate the support of both corporate and individual sponsors for this event. Sponsorship can come in many forms, including: Station Sponsor Cash donations Food and drink contributions Volunteers As a Station Sponsor, your company will have the unique opportunity to sponsor a clay shooting station. This sponsorship includes the ability to showcase your company’s logo and distribute promotional materials, snacks, merchandise, and more. It’s a great way to g ain visibility with approximately 100 participants from the oil and gas industry. Station sponsorships are available for $500. Your sponsorship will help make this event a success and contribute to a meaningful cause. The proceeds will be used exclusively to fund the Fort Worth SPE’s scholarship offerings, which support talented and deserving students pursuing college studies in oil and gas. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Logan Vitello for more details @ (432) 634-5228 or logan.vitello@levare.com We look forward to having you join us for this exciting event, whether as a participant or sponsor. Together, we can make a positive impact and support the future of our industry! IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE - There are three options to register, Package A, B, and C Package A is for a full four-person team $1000 Package B is for a two-person team $500 Package C is for an individual $250 Please note - online registration and payment are for team/individual registrations only. If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Logan Vitello for more details @ (432) 634-5228 or logan.vitello@levare.com Sporting Clays Documents Complete Package FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_All.pdf Sporting Clays Flyer (Print out and distribute to your colleagues!) FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_Flyer.pdf Tournament Information FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_Info.pdf Sponsorship Information FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_-_Participation_and_Sponsorships.pdf 4-Person Registration Form FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_Registration_for_Teams.pdf 2-Person/Individual Registration Form FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_Registration_for_Individuals_or_Pairs.pdf Directions FW_SPE_Clay_Shoot_-_Directions.pdf

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SPE YP Event: Beyond the Borders

This years Beyond the Borders Event will take place in Hannover, Germany. Further details and registration link will follow

WEBINAR: Aplicación de Nanofluidos para el aumento de la producción y la sostenibilidad en yacimient

Ponentes: M.Sc. Andrés Casalin s y la Dra. Susana Martínez.

WEBINAR: Simulación numérica de yacimientos: cotejo histórico y predicciones

Ponente: M.Sc. Néstor Sánchez.

July Technical Talk - TBA

Should you be interested in sharing your Knowledge and innovation in the field, kindly contact us through the SPE Vietnam Section email provided below.

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IV WSOP-Workshop de Segurança Operacional de Poços

O propósito desse evento é lançar luz sobre os desafios associados a nossos paradigmas, com maior ênfase nas áreas de Fatores Humanos, Riscos e Barreiras de Segurança, Reguladores e Operadoras, Sustentabilidade e Inovação. https://wsop.spemacae.org/ #wsop

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SPE/PAPG Annual Golf Outing

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WEBINAR: Análisis transitorio de las tasas de producción

Ponente: Ph.D. Marcelo Laprea.

August Technical Talk - TBA

Should you be interested in sharing your Knowledge and innovation in the field, kindly contact us through the SPE Vietnam Section email provided below.

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SPE Brazil Turbomachinery, Compressor and Pump Symposium

The second edition of SPE Brazil Turbomachinery, Compressor, and Pump Symposium will happen on the 10th and 11th of September 2025, at Vitória City, Espirito Santo State, BRAZIL.

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SPE Brazil FPSO Symposium

The FPSO Symposium’s fourth edition will happen on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025 , and it is one of the world’s most significant Floating, Production, Storage, and Offloading events. Since the first edition in 2022, the public has been growing and achieved almost three hundred public during the last edition in 2024.

Improving Geologic Interpretation and Reservoir Characterization by Integrating Forward Stratigraphi

September Technical Talk

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Golf Fundraiser - Bob McDaniel Memorial Scholarship

The 2025 Golf Fundraiser will be held on September 27, 2025 at River Creek Golf Course. Save the date and online registration will be available closer to the event.

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GS-SPE Annual BBQ - Save the date

Dear SPE Germany members, please mark your calendars for our annual BBQ, which will take place on Friday 26 Sept 2025 Further details will be distributed in August, when registration will start. We are looking forward meeting you in person, SPE Germany Board

SPE Vietnam Technical Workshop - Call for Submission

SPE Vietnam Technical Workshop, in Conjunction with Golf & Tennis Networking Event We are pleased to invite experts, researchers, and industry professionals to submit abstracts for the upcoming SPE Technical Workshop, held alongside a Golf & Tennis Networking Event. This unique gathering offers the perfect blend of technical knowledge-sharing and professional networking in a dynamic environment. Important Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 th Sep 2025 Notification of Acceptance: 30 th Sep 2025 Workshop & Networking Event Date: Friday, 7 th November Workshop Focus Areas: The workshop aims to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to maximize production and enhance the recovery factor of oil and gas fields. We welcome submissions across a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques Advanced drilling, completion and well intervention technologies Production optimization strategies Digitalization & AI applications in reservoir management Emerging trends in upstream oil & gas operations Submission Guidelines: Abstracts should clearly outline the objectives, methodologies, key findings, and industry impact. If an abstract is accepted, a presentation will be required to be presented during the workshop. Submission details and further inquiries: Hoanh Pham hoanh.phamvan@harbourenergy. com hoanhvpham@gmail.com Lan Vu assistant.spevietnam@gmail.com ; #EOR #DrillingandCompletions #Production and Operations #ProductionandOperations #EOR

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SPE Fort Worth 41st Annual Golf Tournament

SAVE THE DATE! The SPE Fort Worth Chapter will be hosting a golf tournament on Friday, October 17, 2025, 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. Registration will open this summer, so stay tuned for more information! 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.

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SPE Special Session: Powering the Energy Transition and Decarbonization: The Role of Evolving Produc

2025 ATCE Special Session SPE Special Session: Powering the Energy Transition and Decarbonization: The Role of Evolving Production and Facilities Skills and Technologies Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Session Time: 0845-0945 As the energy sector speeds toward net-zero goals, the Production & Facilities (P&F) technical domain increasingly leads in enabling actionable decarbonization. This session emphasizes how the evolution of various skill sets and technologies, including Flow Measurement, Digital Proficiencies, Automation and Robotics, Cybersecurity, and interdisciplinary Collaborations, is transforming traditional oil and gas infrastructure to address the operational challenges of methane mitigation, hydrogen integration, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) that drive energy transition and decarbonization.

Eastern Regional Meeting

Distinguished Lecturer - TBA

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Nov Meeting - DL Randy Seright, Polymer Flooding Reinvigorated!  Why is Polymer Flooding Taking Off?

We are pleased to welcome DL Dr. Randy Seright to our November 2025 meeting to present " Polymer Flooding Reinvigorated! Why is Polymer Flooding Taking Off?" This lecture will describe advances in polymer flooding and help the audience determine if this application is right for them. The talk will inform the listeners how to avoid the pitfalls that have limited the technology in past applications. Biography Dr. Randy Seright has developed polymer flooding and gels to improve sweep efficiency in reservoirs since 1978, when he started his career with Exxon. He worked at New Mexico Tech for 36.5 years, making polymer flooding and gel treatments more viable. Randy has been involved with many of the major polymer flooding projects throughout the world, including China, Canada, India, Argentina, Suriname, Kazakhstan, and Alaska. He provided short courses on Polymer Flooding and Water Shutoff in 19 countries. He received the SPE/DOE IOR Pioneer award in 2008 for his work on using polymer and gels to improve oil recovery. ABSTRACT Polymer flooding has experienced remarkable expansion of application in recent years. Beginning with the massive Daqing project that started in Northeast China in 1996 to the impressive use of horizontal wells to recover 1000-10,000-cp oil in Canada (beginning ~2004) to the record-breaking success of the Milne Point project on Alaska’s North Slope (beginning in 2018). Although some have claimed that polymer flooding is a "mature" technology, substantial advances have been made in just the past few years that have allowed polymer flooding to be much more cost-effective than it was even 10 years ago. In this lecture, the audience will learn the conditions where polymer flooding will provide the greatest impact and hear about the advances that have been made to allow the technology to be cost-effective in recovering oil with viscosities up to 10,000 cp and in reservoirs with temperatures up to 120°C. New records are being broken with the updated version of this technology. For example, in one pattern at Milne Point, produced water cuts dropped from ~70% during waterflooding before the project to less than 5% during polymer injection. In another pattern, over 0.3 PV of polymer solution was injected to displace 850-cp oil, while significant produced water and polymer breakthrough was only detected recently. This lecture will describe those advances and help the audience determine if polymer flooding is right for them. The talk will inform the listeners how to avoid the pitfalls that have limited the technology in past applications.

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SPE Brazil SubSea Symposium & Exhibition

The SPE Brazil Subsea Symposium is the largest and most important technical event focused on subsea tecnologias for exploration and production in the oil and gas industry in Latin America. Organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Brazil Section and Macae Section, the Symposium brings together industry leaders, professionals, and experts from around the globe to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in subsea technologies.

IV Corrida do Engenheiro

Using Resolve for Automatic Back Allocation

December Technical Talk

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Jan 2026 Meeting - DL Mateus Palharini Schwalbert, Improving Well Performance in Carbonate Reservoi

In January 2026 we will welcome DL Mateus Palharini Schwalbert, who will present "Improving Well Performance in Carbonate Reservoirs with Appropriate Stimulation" to kickoff our 2026 Speaker Season. The key take-away from this lecture is what are the stimulation goals carbonate scenarios, and how to best achieve these goals by a rational stimulation design. Biography Mateus is a senior researcher on well stimulation and completions in Petrobras Research, Development, and Innovation Center in Brazil. He is the technical leader for stimulation in the company vision for the future and works on multi-disciplinary RD&I projects in different areas, such as stimulation, completions, reservoir, and production. His main areas of expertise are mathematical modeling and simulation of stimulation operations, well-reservoir flow coupling, well productivity, and decision making for stimulation technique and well architecture. He also works on software development to simulate well performance, stimulation operations, and well architectures, and supports well operations and design. Abstract This lecture presents a summary of how to improve well performance in conventional carbonate reservoirs through well stimulation. It starts with a brief overview of carbonate reservoirs characteristics. Then the two main goals of well stimulation are presented: (1) increasing the well productivity or injectivity index, and (2) obtaining an evenly distributed stimulation along the wellbore. Some example economic gains of achieving each of these goals are presented, followed by a discussion of the candidate scenarios where each goal is more important. It is shown how improving the productivity index is paramount in low permeability reservoirs, but obtaining an evenly distributed stimulation is more important in high permeability and highly heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs. Then a rationale of how to obtain the best stimulation for each scenario is presented, composed of: (1) selecting the most appropriate stimulation technique for each scenario by comparing the reservoir and operational factors that affect the outcome of matrix acidizing, acid fracturing, and proppant fracturing, and (2) designing the best possible stimulation job and completions using resources for simulating both stimulation operations and completions and the reservoir flow.

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