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Please check our October 2025 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this: Newsletter @SPEgermany October 2025. Happy reading! 

SPE Singapore Sponsorship Drive – Support Our Mission in 2026

SPE Singapore serves our members and the broader energy community through monthly technical talks, networking events, and industry engagement. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, whose support makes this possible.

As we prepare to print new promotional materials and gear up for our 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, we’re launching a renewed sponsorship drive with three tiers for 2026:

2026 Annual Corporate Sponsorship – SGD 4,500 (+GST)

• Reserved Corporate Sponsor table at the 50th Gala Dinner

• 3 free entries to monthly technical talks (9-10 /year)

• 10-minute speaking slot at one monthly meeting

• Large logo placement on SPE Singapore website, emailers, pamphlets, posters, and banners

• Verbal thank-you at all technical talks

• Opportunity to distribute handouts and display banners at events

• SPE Singapore visit to your company with a presentation on SPE membership for employees

Event Sponsorship with Presentation – SGD 2,000 (+GST)

• 5-minute presentation at the start of one monthly meeting

• 3 free entries to the sponsored event

Event Sponsorship – SGD 1,000 (+GST)

• Recognition as event sponsor

• Logo featured on event materials

Why sponsor now? Sponsors confirmed before the 13 November Gala Dinner will be recognised during the event, giving your company visibility in front of industry leaders, government representatives, and academic experts.

Let’s shape the future of energy in Singapore—together.

For more information or to confirm your sponsorship, please contact Wilson Lee, Sponsorship Chair, at wilson.lee@bakerhughes.com.

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Join Us Thursday, October 16th, 6:00pm CT, In Williston

SPE Distinguished Lecturer 2025–2026

Matthew Isbell
Independent, formerly with Hess Corporation

📅 Thursday, October 16th, 2025
6:00pm CT – Social | 7:00pm CT – Dinner & Presentation
📍 McCody, 14021 Hwy 2 West, Williston, ND

RSVP Now!

Event Sponsor

This Distinguished Lecturer event is proudly sponsored by NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA

Abstract
Implementing a well construction automation system needs a value progression showing how 
all stakeholders will benefit. Drilling operation process automation examples can illustrate the 
concepts at play. The presentation’s main idea is how technology and processes must be 
deployed at scale to realize benefits in the well lifecycle for everyone. 
The value of well construction comes from hydrocarbons produced over a well’s lifecycle in a 
safe and economical manner. By definition, the design and delivery of a well have built-in 
production impacts. Other production impacts can come from well execution processes 
determining well properties. Examples are wellbore placement and hole quality, which can 
limit well functionality and constrain the range of subsequent wellbore operations.
New systems seek to integrate groups of well delivery processes. One example is automating 
the process of drilling a 90’ stand of drill pipe which can then be repeated as new stands are 
added to deliver a well. This work aimed to improve operational efficiency by reducing process 
variation. However, since the wellbore quality delivered with each stand impacts well value, 
automation is a viable tool to manage lifecycle wellbore quality requirements. Adopting an 
interconnected well construction system approach is slow since so much change is required by 
every stakeholder, including organization, processes, and technology. Parties want to see the 
economic benefits before moving from departmental delivery goals toward managing the well 
construction value stream.
This collaborative process can be applied to multiple areas where many independent 
stakeholders work together.

Biography 
Matt Isbell is a recently retired Senior Drilling Engineering Advisor, formerly with Hess Corporation. 
He is a drilling system subject matter expert with worldwide experience. His current focus 
connects well construction roles with tools and processes to leverage digital drilling data and 
engineering to improve outcomes. He received a BSME in 1988 from The University of Texas 
at Austin. He serves on the SPE Forum Implementation Committee and chairs the IADC 
Drilling Engineering Committee and SPE Drilling and Wells Interoperability Group Advisory 
Board. 

More Info: http://willistonbasin.spe.org/home
Questions: spewillistonbasin@gmail.com

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We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming lecture on Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).

🗓 Date & Time: 30 September | 12–2 pm
📍 Venue: Building B5 Ahmadi, Kuwait

🎤 Speaker: Syed Jawwad Ahmed, Consultant Reservoir Engineer at Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Greater Burgan Studies Team. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical & Petroleum Engineering and Reservoir Characterization (KFUPM & University of Calgary). With over 20 years of international experience across 5 continents, his expertise includes reservoir modeling, EOR, smart completions, CCS & UGS projects.

This session will cover:
🔹 CO₂ storage trapping mechanisms in CCS
🔹 Key influencing factors in depleted reservoirs & saline aquifers
🔹 Case studies from global projects

✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from an expert in the field of energy transition and sustainability.

#CarbonCapture #SPEKuwait #ReservoirEngineering #EnergyTransition #CCS #Sustainability #OilAndGas

Power of Collaboration Reception Co-hosted by the SPE DSEA, Integrated Reservoir Management, Asset Management, and R&D Technical Sections

Monday, 20 October
Time: 1830–2000
Location: Room 362BE, GRBCC

To better reflect our technical focus, the “Management Technical Section (MTS)” is now the “Asset Management Technical Section (AMTS).”  This change highlights our emphasis on the technical side of management —solutions that drive business value, reduce risk, minimize downtime, and integrate engineering with operations, economics, finance, and strategy. Our remit for applying asset management concepts includes both:

• Production and operations of existing assets
• New capex to grow or enhance asset value

Our focus remains unchanged and continues to be guided by the AMTS taxonomy. Our taxonomy organizes management concepts into five AMTS key areas:

1. Asset & Portfolio Management
2. Risk Management & Decision-Making
3. Strategic Planning & Management
4. Energy Economics
5. Professionalism, Training, & Education

Between November 2024 and August 2025, discussions with the SPE Board and MTS leadership revealed that term “Management” could be misinterpreted as soft skills, job titles, SPE management duties, leadership roles etc. The SPE Full Board deliberated and approved the name change in July 2025 and communicated with the MTS board in August. The new name “Asset Management Technical Section” will be formally launched at ATCE 2025 in Houston.

For questions or feedback, please contact Shree Vikas (Chair) or Hitesh Mohan (Vice Chair).

Hitesh Mohan

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Dear Members,

We are pleased to announce that Call for Papers for 2026 ATC is now open. Please Click Here to visit the ATC portal and submit your abstracts before August 31, 2025.

Regards.

Dear SPE Vietnam Members & Volunteers

We are excited to announce a significant update to our section's identity. In alignment with SPE International's new branding, SPE Vietnam is proud to adopt the tagline: "Solution People Energy." This change is more than just a new set of words; it represents a powerful reaffirmation of our core mission and values, and a bold step forward in our collective journey.

This new tagline will be featured prominently alongside the SPE logo, serving as a constant reminder of core element of SPE’s mission:

• Solutions — SPE is committed to fostering technical knowledge exchange and innovation that addresses the dynamic challenges of the energy sector.
• People — At the core of SPE’s mission are its members who strive to drive the industry forward. Their expertise, dedication, and resilience are essential for achieving a sustainable energy future.
• Energy — Since AIME launched a petroleum division in 1913 and SPE was separately established in 1985, SPE has remained focused on oil and gas and related technologies. Today, we see new opportunities to apply our expertise to other subsurface energy resources, such as geothermal, while continuing to empower and advance the industry to meet the world’s energy needs safely and sustainably.

By embracing "Solution People Energy," we are not only aligning ourselves with SPE International's global vision but also reinforcing our unique identity as a section that is forward-thinking, people-centric, and dedicated to excellence. This tagline will be a guiding principle for all our future activities, from technical sessions and workshops to networking events and community outreach programs.

SPE MACAE SECTION CONQUISTA O PRÊMIO INTERNACIONAL:

2025 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SECTION IN TECHNICAL DISSEMINATION AND PROFISSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY

Please check our July 2025 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this: Newsletter @SPEgermany July 2025. Happy reading!

Please check our July 2025 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this: Newsletter @SPEgermany July 2025. Happy reading! 

A resounding success! Many thanks to Aquaterra Energy for hosting the SPE Great Yarmouth Section and for their presentation titled "Conductor Supported Platforms, a Brief History".

It was an engaging talk, highlighting the unique design, fabrication and installation of minimalistic facilities where traditional technologies are prohibitive. Thank you, Aquaterra Energy, for sharing your expertise and contributing to the professional development of our local SPE community!

The SPE would like to extend a special thanks to Stewart Maxwell for delivering the talk.

The SPE Great Yarmouth Section is thrilled to share some exciting news: our former Section Officer, Phuc TRUONG, has been honored with the SPE European Regional Service Award!

Phuc is set to receive this prestigious award at the SPE Europe Regional Section Officers Meeting in Krakow, Poland, this September 2025.

Thank you to everyone for your support over the last year. We hope you have a safe and wonderful summer. See you in the Fall!

The SPE Great Yarmouth held our annual general meeting today 22nd of May at the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth. The section welcome some new board members who are all keen on levelling up the activities in the region.

Farewell, Phuc!

Now, every good story has a bit of a bittersweet moment, and ours is saying "cheerio!" to Phuc TRUONG. Phuc, who has diligently served our section for the past two years, was last spotted wandering the streets of Great Yarmouth today, presumably enjoying one last whiff of sea air before being whisked away to the bright lights (and presumably even more meetings) of the SPE London Section. We're fairly certain he's not been shanghaied, just promoted to a more central, and dare we say, rather posh, postcode. We wish him all the very best and hope he remembers us little ol' Yarmouth folk when he's hobnobbing with the big wigs in the capital. Don’t be a stranger, Phuc!

Finally, for those of you who enjoy a good natter about all things technical (and perhaps a free biscuit or two), we're eagerly anticipating our next technical talk. We look forward to seeing our members in the technical talk next Thursday at Aquaterra Energy office in Norwich.

Date: Monday, 23 June 2025

Time: 10:00-11:30am CDT

This session will explore how emerging technologies, localized solutions, and private-sector financing can transform Africa’s energy landscape. It will highlight the critical role of innovation in leapfrogging outdated infrastructure, the importance of enabling policies to attract investment, and how to build energy systems that are both inclusive and resilient.

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🗓️ 27 mayo
⏱️ 10 am

Presentación Libro "El Maravilloso Mundo de Oleum"

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Please check our April 2025 issue of the German SPE Newsletter! Click on the link below to access this: Newsletter @SPEgermany April 2025.

Happy reading!

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

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

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

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

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

SPE Great Yarmouth Section

March 2025 Newsletter Now Available

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

Dear Sirs, Madams, Members, Volunteers and Friends,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yours faithfully,

Phạm Nam Hiếu

Chairman (2024-2026)

on behalf of SPE Vietnam Section Committee

December 2024 Newsletter Now Available

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

Distinguished Lecturers are nominated by their peers and we are accepting nominations NOW!

We solicit nominations from all regions of the world to cover all disciplines, so nominate a peer from your section today!