SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEATS)

A global technical community advancing data-driven workflows across the energy value chain—connecting AI/ML, analytics, automation, and domain engineering to improve performance, reliability, and sustainability outcomes.

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Message from Chairperson

A short note from the DSEATS Chair on priorities, community direction, and how members can engage.

Welcome to SPE DSEATS
Pushpesh Sharma

Thank you SPE for the opportunity to serve as SPE’s Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEA) Technical Section (TS) Chair. I deeply appreciate this honor. I am so delighted to work with our DSEATS board and subcommittee members. This group includes a diverse array of well-known SPE and industry leaders, recognized experts, and some very talented young professionals. Each brings to the table their own unique set of experiences, multidisciplinary knowhow, and global industry insights. It is personally gratifying to have more women colleagues stepping up to serve and contribute on this board.

We look forward to working with all SPE technical sections and disciplines using a hub-and-spoke model and having liaisons coordinate activities with the regional chapters.

As digitalization momentum accelerates across our industry (including the evolution of the next-gen digital oil field, more end-to-end process data integration, automation and technology innovations, simpler cross-discipline processes, and increased sustainability focus) the timing is just right for the DSEATS. In the coming months, we aim to break any regional discipline or organizational silos and increase more collaborative efforts, not only within SPE, but also with our academic and industry partners.

Please join our technical section and let’s together make a difference for the increasing energy needs of the world. You can share your ideas for DSEATS program at dsea.spe@gmail.com or contact any of the board members (https://connect.spe.org/dsea/aboutus/section-officers).

Looking forward to a very productive, inclusive, and an impactful term.

Pushpesh Sharma — Chairperson, SPE DSEATS
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Recognition

DSEATS was selected to receive the 2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section.

2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section

2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section

The Presidential Award is SPE’s highest technical-section honor, recognizing top-performing sections globally.

What DSEATS Delivers

DSEATS is a knowledge-sharing and learning forum that bridges analytics with engineering execution—supporting SPE disciplines with practical, scalable approaches to data, models, and digital transformation.

Knowledge Exchange
Workshops, webinars, and community discussions that connect practitioners across domains.
Best Practices
Patterns for data readiness, governance, and robust model deployment in operational environments.
Collaboration
Hub-and-spoke collaboration with SPE sections, universities, and industry partners globally.

AI4Energy Series AI4Energy

A regional workshop series convening executives, AI leaders, domain experts, and students to share practical applications, identify barriers, and accelerate responsible adoption of AI across energy.

AI4Energy Americas Workshop

Theme: Exploring Applications, Tackling Challenges, and Charting the Future Outlook of Artificial Intelligence in Energy

  • Date: September 30, 2025
  • Location: Chevron ION Launchpad, Houston, Texas (US)
  • Format: One-day workshop (keynote + themed talks + panel + breakouts)
Generative AI • AI in Action • Responsible AI Registration & Details

AI4Energy Asia

2026 (in development): Build regional energy and data/computing sciences leadership by catalyzing AI4Energy efforts and Technical Section growth across Asia.

  • Focus: Regional leadership, talent pipeline, and cross-sector collaboration
  • Status: Program concept development (details to be announced)
  • Planned: 2026
Regional Growth • Academia/Industry • Capability Building Help Shape Asia Program

AI4Energy Europe Workshop

A Europe edition developed with regional SPE partners—positioned around practical applications and practitioner exchange.

  • Region: Europe (UK-led collaboration)
  • Format: One-day workshop
  • Partners: Regional SPE sections (see event page)
Practical AI • Community Exchange • Regional Partners Event Page

Next Regions

The AI4Energy series will continue to expand across additional regions as local organizing teams form and programs mature. If you’d like to lead a regional edition, reach out.

  • Looking for: Organizers, speakers, sponsors, and academic partners
  • Goal: Repeatable workshop playbook with regional customization
Volunteer Leadership • Playbook • Scale Contact DSEATS

Get Involved

Join the community, propose topics, and help deliver programs that move beyond hype into measurable value.

Propose a Talk / Panel / Workshop

Send ideas, speakers, and themes. We welcome cross-discipline content (reservoir, drilling, production, facilities, subsurface storage, emissions, geothermal, and more).

Programs • Speakers • Themes Email: dsea.spe@gmail.com

Explore Resources

Browse community library items, blog posts, and discussions to stay current on applied analytics, data management, and AI deployment patterns.

Library • Blogs • Discussions Open Library