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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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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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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 .

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

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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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.

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

Ponente: M.Sc. Bez Hoxha.

Presentación del Libro "El Maravilloso Mundo de Oleum"

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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

WEBINAR: Síndrome de adicción a los pendientes

Ponente: M.Sc. Gustavo Yepes.

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.

WEBINAR: Análisis transitorio de las tasas de producción

Ponente: Ph.D. Marcelo Laprea.

2026 SPE President visit

Dear Members, SPE Swiss is delighted to host 2026 SPE President Pr Jennifer Miskimins August 27 and 28, 2025. Please save the dates to attend our exceptional summer events this year. Mere will come. Enjoy your holidays... Frédéric

WEBINAR: Evolución y aplicación de IA en petrofísica | Ponente: M.Sc. Juan Carlos Porras

Nuestro ponente realizó un breve recorrido por la historia de la Inteligencia Artificial, IA, desde sus inicios, mostrando su evolución hasta épocas recientes, resaltando los hitos de su aplicación en petrofísica y en la evaluación de formaciones. Igualmente, nos presentó los principios teóricos de los principales métodos de IA aplicados en petrofísica y evaluación de formaciones, y cómo estos han sido usados en diferentes casos de estudio, desde la experiencia de Inter Rock. Continuamos con ideas y reflexiones sobre el uso futuro de la IA en petrofísica, para luego finalizar con algunas conclusiones. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Juan Carlos Porras, Ingeniero Geólogo, OU, USA, 1985, con Maestría en Geología, mención Petrofísica, en la Escuela de Minas de Colorado, USA,1992, y Especialización en Petrofísica en el Centro de Tecnología de Amoco en Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1995. Inició su carrera profesional en Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), en 1985, como Asesor de Petrofísica de Estudios Integrados de Yacimientos e integrando el Comité Guía de la Comunidad de Conocimientos de Petrofísica durante 14 años. También, fue cofundador, coordinador técnico e instructor del Programa de Adiestramiento de Petrofísica. Desde el 2003, es cofundador y miembro de la Junta Directiva de la empresa Inter Rock C.A., realizando consultorías para diferentes empresas y para más de 15 países. Ha sido profesor de pregrado de Evaluación de Formaciones y Petrofísica para la ULA, la UDO y la UNIMET, Venezuela. También para el postgrado del Instituto para la Excelencia en los Negocios del Gas, Energía e Hidrocarburos (INEGAS), en Santa Cruz, Bolivia, y de la UNPSJB, Comodoro, Rivadavia, Argentina. Es autor o co-autor de más de 30 trabajos técnicos y conferencista invitado en el Simposio Anual de la SPWLA, realizado en Oiso, Japón, 2002. Integró el equipo que obtuvo el Premio al Mejor Trabajo en el Simposio de Evaluación de Formaciones del VIII Congreso de Exploración y Desarrollo de Hidrocarburos IAPG, celebrado en Mar Del Plata, Argentina, en noviembre de 2011. Integra el Equipo de Mentores del Programa PAI_API 2023 y de Ponentes de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section.

NEVER WASTE A CRISIS: Aliso Canyon Blowout and Recovery Speaker: Alan J. Walker, Energy & Geoscienc

Date: Tuesday September 9, 2025 5 – 8PM Location: Alibi of Troy (6700 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085). $30 be collected at the event for dinner. Students discounted: $10. Agenda 5-6 PM- (Social Hour) 6-7 PM- (Dinner) 7PM-8PM- (Presentation & Questions) Questions/RSVP: Melissa Orehowsky at melissa.orehowsky@dtmidstream.com

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SPE DL Predavanje: On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science

SPE DL Predavanje: On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science - Pejman Shoeibi Omrani (TNO) 15.9.2025. u 13:00 u Vijećnici RGNF Poštovane kolegice i kolege, molim Vas da zabilježite u Vaš kalendar da ste pozvani na SPE DL predavanje: " On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Science" Predavač: Pejman Shoeibi Omrani (TNO) Datum, vrijeme i mjesto: ponedjeljak, 15.9.2025. u 13:00 na RGNF, Vijećnica fakulteta Sažetak: Geothermal energy has the potential to play a critical role in decarbonizing energy systems by providing reliable baseload heating and power. However, production and operational challenges such as injectivity decline, artificial lift failures, and flow assurance issues like scaling and corrosion, which are very common in petroleum systems, can compromise efficiency and increase costs. Reactive approaches to these issues often result in higher operational expenditures (OPEX) and hinder the broader adoption of geothermal systems. The industry is increasingly leveraging advancements in data acquisition and data science to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating monitoring data with unstructured information, decision support tools can be developed to proactively address challenges and optimize performance. Drawing lessons from the petroleum sector, this lecture provides examples on geothermal operational challenges with a special focus on electrical submersible pumps and integrating digital tools and models to improve the production and operation. This presentation bridges geothermal energy operation, data science, and production technologies to offer insights relevant to both geothermal and petroleum sectors. The content can be tailored to address key interests in operational optimization, data analytics, or artificial lift systems. Biografija: Pejman is a top senior scientist, leads TNO's Production Optimization and AI teams in the energy transition unit. With almost 15 years of experience, he pioneers digital technologies in geo-energy systems, flow assurance, and data-driven decision support for real-time production enhancement across sectors like oil and gas and geothermal energy. Notably, Pejman leads national, European and international projects, collaborating with several energy companies. Pursuing a Ph.D. at Wageningen University, Pejman holds a Master's degree from Delft University of Technology, with over 20 publications and prestigious awards. His awards include winning the AInnovation competition in 2023, candidate for best researcher in 2015 and 2017. He actively engages in community service and holds key roles in SPE international (chair of production optimization workshop, committee member of ATCE, offshore Europe, geothermal workshop), SPE Netherlands (digital officer) and Energy Reinvented Community (digital energy lead). An Extra 45 Minutes Can Provide a World of Knowledge SRETNO!

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Natural Hydrogen: A Geological Novelty or a Game Changer for the Energy Transition?

Hydrogen is currently in vogue as the ultimate low carbon, sustainable energy solution. World consumption is predicted to grow eight-fold from around 70 million tonnes annually today to more than 550 million tonnes by 2050. Over 90% of current hydrogen supply comes from fossil fuels but given the ambitious global net zero targets where will all this future hydrogen supply come from? Finding a new way to produce hydrogen which does not require significant energy input nor emit CO2 yet is commercially viable is therefore extremely important for the World. Natural/geologic hydrogen which is generated within the Earth by on-going geological processes is being suggested as one such source. Until recently even the concept of naturally occurring hydrogen on the Earth was deemed impossible given its reactive nature, low atomic weight and its extremely small molecular size. Consequently, the exploration for natural hydrogen is still very much in its infancy. What we do know is that natural hydrogen certainly exists at the Earth’s surface as seepages or as low pressure/low volume accumulations. However, can it be found trapped as a free gas at depth with pressures sufficient for commercial flow rates using existing drilling technologies? This talk will discuss current examples of natural hydrogen exploration but will focus on a project where reservoir burial depths are greater than 3 kilometres and subsurface temperatures approaching 100°C. It will illustrate using the 1963 Monzón-1 well in northern Spain what a by-passed natural hydrogen discovery looks like and how by using existing oil/gas technologies the discovery could form the basis for Europe’s first commercial natural hydrogen development. The one take away from this lecture should be that natural/geologic hydrogen exists, it can be explored for and hopefully produced commercially by leveraging existing oil/gas people and technologies. Distinguished Lecturer: Christopher Atkinson Chris has over 40 years’ experience in the energy/resource sector initially working for Shell and then Atlantic Richfield in their reservoir research divisions and ultimately as the Exploration Vice President of ARCO Europe/Eurasia before the merger with BP plc. In 2001 Chris left big oil and co-founded the predecessor of Serica Energy plc which today is one of the top ten oil and gas producers in the UK North Sea. In 2018 he co-founded Helios Aragon which is exploring for natural/geologic hydrogen and helium gas in Spain, UK, Poland, Australia and Oman. Chris also currently acts as a non-executive director of Lime Petroleum in Norway and is the Chairman and board member for Masirah Oil in Oman. Chris is a member of the SPE Singapore section, a past president and life member of SEAPEX (Southeast Asian Petroleum Exploration Society) and spent several years as an active council member of the IPA (Indonesian Petroleum Association). Chris holds both a BSc and PhD in Geology from the University of Wales, UK and has published numerous scientific articles throughout his career. 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 IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow using the UEN: S75SS0049A or the QR code below. Bank details: Account Name: S'PORE SECTION SOC PETROLEUM ENGINEERS Account No: 006-012393-7. 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.

¿Desarrollo económico o proteger nuestro planeta🌎?, ¿Cuál elegir? | Ponente: M.Sc. Maritza Vargas.

Сoil tubing technologies and their development in Ukraine

📢 SPE Central Ukraine Section invites you to a meeting in Lviv! 📍 Bank Hotel 📅 01 October 🕓 16:00 – 19:00 🎤 Moderator: Oleksandr Shtepulyak ✨ Sponsors of the event: LLC "STP Burova Technika" and GC "ZAKHIDNADRASERVICE" 👨 💼 This time we will talk about coil tubing technologies and their development in Ukraine: 🔹 Roman Galushka (NTP Burova Tekhnika LLC) "Geophysical surveys using a coiled tubing unit. Problems of Introduction and Implementation of New Technologies" 🔹 Serhiy Kozyrets (Horizons Drilling Company LLC) "Technology of opening filters using coiled tubing: practical experience and complications" 🤝 Join the discussion, exchange experiences and create new professional connections! 🔗 For registration and details, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/e5P6aZ7d Please register at least 24 hours before the event! Participation for SPE members is free, for non-members donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🔗Link to the bank https://lnkd.in/e6n36K4k 💳Bank card number 4441 1111 2268 0774

Commerciality of CCS projects - Challenges and Drivers

Abstract Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can help to reduce emissions as part of a broad portfolio of solutions, especially where decarbonisation is challenging, enabling the continued use of energy infrastructure while businesses and industries transition. Globally, the number of CCS projects is on the rise, with several successfully secured bank financing and reaching Final Investment Decision (FID). In the upcoming gathering, Ying Ying will provide an overview of the CCS market, highlighting the key drivers of investment, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry, with a particular focus on Asia. Biography Ying Ying has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector. Her focus in Standard Chartered covers key emission reduction solutions including CCS. She also plays an active role in carbon market development. Prior to her time in the bank, Ying Ying worked with Mitsubishi Corporation on LNG value chain investment. She was also a core team member of NextGen CDR Facility. Ying Ying completed a course in Climate Change Management & Finance at Imperial College in 2021, and she holds an MSc in Metals and Energy Finance as well as a B.Eng in Civil Engineering. Ying Ying draws track record from MENA, ASEAN and Greater China with local experience in Singapore, London and Beijing. Gathering at 12PM Talk 12:30PM - 1PM Q&A and further networking till 2PM This event is only for members, get your membership here: https://www.spe.org/en/members/

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Regional Event: Hybrid Philippine Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment Forum - 10 Oct

SPE Singapore would like to share about the Philippines SAF Investment forum: Warm greetings from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Singapore, the representative office of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry and the commercial section of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. On behalf of the Philippine Board of Investments and the Global Green Growth Institute, we are pleased to invite you and your team to the 1st Philippine Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Investment Forum. The event is on 10 October 2025 (Friday), 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Manila time) at the Marriott Hotel Manila, Pasay City, with an option to join virtually. The half-day program will feature: Investment pitches from SAF project proponents (SAFAsia, SAFAL, Cavitoil Basura Power) Fiscal incentives presentation by the Philippine Board of Investments Policy updates and roadmap from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Financing session led by the Asian Development Bank Feedstock sourcing insights from the Department of Agriculture Panel discussion and networking with government, industry, and development partners The forum aims to showcase the Philippines’ SAF opportunities and provide a platform to explore partnerships in project development, financing, SAF, and feedstock sourcing. Please register through this link: https://tinyurl.com/ PHSAFInvestmentsForumRegForm . The full program is attached for reference. Do let us know if this is something of your interest. Thank you so much, and we hope to see you at the forum.

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Regional Event: Carbon Capture Wells – The same, but different

About the Presentation: This lecture will introduce carbon capture wells and highlight some of the unique challenges faced with constructing these wells. The similarities with conventional oil, gas and water wells will be explored and the differences will be explained. The lecture will touch on well integrity, injectivity challenges, chemical processes and some innovative modelling and testing approaches that can help in the design of CO2 injection wells. The differences between different CO2 store types will be explained and the different challenges faced in saline aquifer and depleted hydrocarbon stores explored. The lecture will explain how conventional oil and gas well design can transition to CO2 injection well design and the key role well engineers, production technologists, production chemists and near wellbore flow specialists need to play as part of a multidisciplinary approach to achieving CO2 injection well objectives. A key take away from the lecture will be that many of the existing oil and gas well design and construction skills are required for CO2 injection wells, but there are additional challenges to consider, challenges that we as an industry are well equipped to overcome. About the Distinguished Lecturer: Michael is an experienced industry professional and leader with over 35 years’ experience. A graduate of University College Dublin, Michael served on the API committee which developed procedures for return permeability testing. He has authored many technical publications on formation damage and numerical well modelling having developed procedures for modelling flow in wells and reservoirs using computational fluid dynamics. Michael served as an SPE distinguished lecturer in 2009-2010 and again in 2014-2015 and has presented technical papers and training courses globally. More recently Michael has worked in CO2 storage and has contributed to well design in several CO2 stores. About the Event Price: Early Bird SPE Member $40 <Until 7 October 2025> Early Bird Non-Member $60 <Until 7 October 2025> SPE Member $50 Non-Member $70 Date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 Location: Parmelia Hilton Hotel Location: 14 Mill Street, Perth WA 6000 Time: 4:45pm – 5:00pm Registration & Networking. Time: 5:00pm – 5:50pm Opening remarks and presentation. Time: 5:50pm – 6:00pm Q&A Session. Time: 6:00pm – 7:30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles. Free tickets are available for Students. SPE WA in conjunction with our sponsors is kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical events. Please apply through your Student Chapter.

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Distinguished Lecturer: “A Framework Delivers Multiparty Technologies Enhancing Drilling Operations"

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 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.

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In Singapore: Singapore Energy Week

The Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to share best practices and solutions within the global energy space. First held in 2008, SIEW is organised by the Singapore Energy Market Authority (EMA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Our main goals are to ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, promote effective competition in the energy market and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. EMA’s anchor event, the SIEW Summit will feature high-level keynotes and panel discussions around this year’s theme "Envisioning Energy Tomorrow, Building Systems Today". Other key events include the Singapore-IEA Forum, Singapore-IRENA High-Level Forum, SIEW Energy Insights, SIEW TechTable and SIEW Thinktank Roundtables. SIEW partner events, including the Asia Clean Energy Summit, Asian Downstream Summit & Asian Refining Technology Conference, Asia Gas Markets Conference, and Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry, provide an opportunity to focus in on industry-specific topics. We look forward to welcoming everyone at SIEW 2025 on 27 - 31 October!

Clay Formation Characterization Using Supervised Machine Learning and Stochastic Multimineral Modeli

Abstract A recent study supporting the formation evaluation of argillaceous units considered for deep geological storage of radioactive waste will be presented in this session. Conducted within the TBO project, this work integrates over 5 km of core data from nine boreholes with a comprehensive logging suite — including Spectral GR, Density–Neutron–PEF–Sigma, and Elemental Spectroscopy — as well as high-resolution core measurements (XRF, MSCL). The workflow highlights: Rigorous depth matching, bias checking, and QC across datasets. Application of supervised machine learning to enhance quantification of key accessory minerals such as smectite, chlorite, and TOC. Integration into a stochastic Multimin inversion, calibrated to core porosity, grain density, and XRD mineralogy. Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis with 800 iterations ensuring robustness of results. The resulting model delivers a continuous, uncertainty-qualified description of mineralogy and porosity — critical for the safety assessment of radioactive waste repositories. Speaker : Serge Marnat Senior Petrophysicist & Technical Director – Ad Terra Consultancy With over 30 years of industry experience, Serge Marnat is a distinguished geologist engineer from IFP School. His career spans TotalEnergies, Addax Petroleum, and Ad Terra, covering diverse geological settings from nickel mining to complex subsurface reservoirs. He is recognized for pioneering advances in deterministic and stochastic multimineral workflows, machine learning applications, and uncertainty evaluation within formation characterization. Join Us Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the next generation of petrophysical workflows that blend machine learning and stochastic modeling for high-stakes geological evaluations. 🎟 Free attendance – registration required. Send by email to Federico Games: federicogames@gmail.com.

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Data sísmica: ahora genera datos petrofísicos de φ, k y Swi. | Ponente: Ph.D. Rafael Sandrea.

APAC CCS Market Analysis Webinar

Abstract: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) plays a pivotal role in achieving decarbonization goals. This online session will present a comprehensive market analysis and forecast for CCS in the Asia-Pacific region, offering the latest insights into emerging trends and investment opportunities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the influence of evolving regulatory frameworks and policy developments on CCS investments—both current and projected over the next decade—across key sectors such as upstream oil and gas, hydrogen, steel, cement, refining and chemicals, and power generation. The following questions will be addressed: 1. What policy and regulatory developments are creating new opportunities for CCS deployment across different markets? 2. How are industrial emitters positioning their CCS strategies to capitalize on improving policy landscapes and expanding storage availability? 3. Which regions and sectors are leading the way in developing capture and storage infrastructure and what are the potential headwinds? Bio This session will be presented by Fauzi Said and Stephanie Chiang from Wood Mackenzie. Fauzi is a Senior Research Analyst focused on providing integrated research and data analytics to project developers, investors, regulators and authorities on carbon management and storage in Asia Pacific. His insights on storage projects, industry activities, policies and regulations in the region enable customers to make quality, informed decisions on their decarbonisation strategies and investments. Before joining Wood Mackenzie, Fauzi worked at Shell for as a JV representative, subsurface team lead, geoscientist and drilling engineer responsible for subsurface development plans, joint-venture operations and unitisation in Brunei, Malaysia and the United States of America. Fauzi graduated with a BSc. (Hons) in Geology with Geophysics from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. He is a keen golfer, and a social tennis and badminton player Stephanie Chiang is a senior analyst in Wood Mackenzie’s CCUS research team based in Singapore. She provides insight and strategic analysis on the CCUS landscape to project developers, technology providers, investors, and governments. Her work involves tracking and analysing projects, building asset valuations, and interpreting regulations and policies in APAC. She is sought out for her insights on key industry topics. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Stephanie spent four years at the Singapore Economic Development Board focused on driving industry decarbonisation in Singapore. She engaged key industry players in the energy and chemicals sectors, influenced government policies, and developed the business case for the government to support new technologies such as CCUS and chemical recycling. Stephanie holds a B.A. in Economics (Hons., Highest Distinction) from the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).

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Evento Técnico 2025: IA y Nuevas Tecnologías Aplicables a Yacimientos de Crudos Pesados y Extrapesad

E3S Energython Sponsorship

The Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Asset Management Technical Section (AMTS) is hosting the first annual Energy Economics and Evaluation Symposium (E3S), a landmark event in Houston, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and the United States Association of Energy Economics (USAEE). The E3S event will provide attendees and sponsors with exclusive access to Senior Economists, Executives, and policy makers. One of the biggest attractions of the E3S will be the “Energython – Molecule to Megabyte” competition, which is a “SharkTank” style competition for students from the US and Canada. Students will submit a techno-economic model to power a data center (10–20 MW load) by a natural gas-fired power plant. Proposals will cover the supply chain, power generation technologies, agreements, and financial models. We warmly invite an esteemed Executive of your choice to appear as a Judge in our Final round in Houston on January 14, 2026, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch (1801 Allen Parkway Houston, TX 77019). Your experience in managing large corporations will hone our contestants’ commercial instincts and inspire them to broaden their horizons. We are also seeking sponsors for this event, with all proceeds going towards awards for the competition and future scholarships. Our sponsorship tiers: Our sponsorship tiers: Platinum Tier (Select Sponsorship Package “A” Below) - $5000 · Recognition as lead sponsor for top Prize · Sponsor’s logo on all promotional materials and websites · Judge for the Finals · Four full-day event passes (worth $900) Gold Tier (Select Sponsorship Package “B” Below) - $2500 . Recognition during event and sponsor for second prize · Sponsor’s logo on all promotional materials and websites · Judge for the Finals · Two full-day event passes (worth $450) Silver Tier (Select Sponsorship Package “C” Below) - $1000 · Sponsor’s logo on all promotional materials and websites . Recognition for student contests · Giveaways during the event EVENT SWAG (Contact Event Organizers) · Sponsor’s logo on all promotional materials and websites · Sponsorship for Notebooks and other material for attendees · Giveaways during the event

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Distinuished Lecture: On the Intersection of Production Technology, Geothermal Energy, and Data Scie

When: Tuesday November 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm Where: Teams meeting Abstract Geothermal energy has the potential to play a critical role in decarbonizing energy systems by providing reliable baseload heating and power. However, production and operational challenges such as injectivity decline, artificial lift and flow assurance issues like scaling and corrosion, can compromise efficiency and increase costs. Reactive approaches to these issues often result in higher operational expenditures (OPEX) thus hindering the broad adoption of geothermal systems. The industry is increasingly leveraging advancements in data acquisition and data science to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating monitoring data with unstructured information, decision support tools can be developed to address challenges and optimize performance. Drawing lessons from the petroleum sector, this lecture provides examples on geothermal operational challenges with a special focus on electrical submersible pumps and integrating digital tools and models to improve production and operations. This presentation bridges geothermal energy operation, data science, and production technologies to offer insights relevant to both geothermal and petroleum sectors. The content can be tailored to address key interests in operational optimization, data analytics, or artificial lift systems. Takeaway Data-driven decision-making, adapted to the unique characteristics of geothermal assets, can improve operational efficiency and reliability About the Speaker Pejman Shoebi Omrani is a senior scientist at TNO's Production Optimization and AI teams in the energy transition unit. With 15+ years of experience, he pioneers digital technologies in geo-energy systems, flow assurance, and data-driven decision support for real-time production enhancement across sectors like oil and gas and geothermal energy. Pejman leads national and European/international projects. Pursuing a Ph.D. at Wageningen University, Pejman holds a Master's degree from Delft University of Technology, wrote over 20 publications and received prestigious awards. He also actively engages in community service and holds key roles in SPE international, SPE Netherlands and Energy Reinvented Community.

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Gerencia de proyectos | Ponente: PMP Héctor Martín.

AADE/SPE Zoo Lights

SPE NL Monthly Meeting & Lecture | December 2025

Leveraging Offshore Oil & Gas Operational Experience for Offshore Hydrogen Production Menno Landsmeer, ENI BIO Menno Landsmeer, previously Lead Hydrogen Development Engineer at Eni / Neptune Energy, has a proven track record in hydrogen and oil & gas. Menno’s role will be to further develop H2DO’s Hydrogen Engineering expertise, taking it to the next level. ABSTRACT The transition to offshore hydrogen production presents a unique opportunity to repurpose and adapt decades of operational expertise from the offshore oil and gas sector. The talk explores how established practices in offshore engineering, asset integrity, logistics, and safety management can accelerate the deployment of offshore electrolysis systems and hydrogen transport infrastructure. The talk starts with what is required to produce hydrogen offshore and how that relates to Oil & Gas facilities. Key parallels include; modular topside design, subsea pipeline installation, remote operations, and harsh-environment maintenance protocols. The reuse of subsea networks and depleted gas fields for storage—combined with proven project execution models—offers significant cost and risk reductions for early-stage hydrogen pilots and commercial-scale rollouts. Furthermore, the oil and gas sector’s regulatory familiarity, workforce competencies, and supply chain maturity provide a robust foundation for scaling offshore hydrogen in alignment with EU decarbonization targets. By integrating legacy operational knowledge with emerging hydrogen technologies, the offshore energy sector can catalyze a resilient and economically viable hydrogen economy in the North Sea and beyond.

ETX SPE December Meeting

Speaker: John Thompson Date: 12/09/2025 Time: 11:30-1:00 Location: The Potpourri House, Tyler Tx

December General Meeting

Meal headcount DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, December 3rd. The Future is Now for EOR in Unconventional Reservoirs Dr. David Schechter Department Chair and Longwell-Leonard Distinguished Professor Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering Louisiana State University December 9, 2025 Noon – 1 PM CST 11:30 AM Lunch served Petroleum Club of Lafayette - 111 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA An Extra 45 Minutes Can Provide a World of Knowledge! Any feedback will be welcome for the Evangeline Section meeting: SPEEvangelineSection@gmail.com Lunch served ~11:30 AM. Anyone interested in this subject is very welcome to attend. NOTE: Registration is required to attend the event . Abstract Enhanced oil recovery in unconventional reservoirs has established a track record in the past few years. The techniques described in this talk are 1) gas injection in the huff n’ puff mode 2) surfactant injection in the huff n’ puff mode and 3) co-injection of both miscible gas and surfactant. The objectives of this presentation are to present laboratory evidence and field results for the three techniques described. Laboratory justification behind each of the three methods is presented. Wettability alteration by surfactants as determined by contact angle measurements will be discussed. Results from core data are presented for each of the three methods that include gas penetration, imbibition, and the use of both mechanisms for co-injection of gas and surfactant. Experiments using time-lapse CT scanning demonstrate the saturation changes as oil is displaced when core samples are exposed to gas, surfactant, or a combination of both. Miscible gas experiments conducted using time-lapse CT scanning indicate gas penetration induces saturation changes on reasonable time scales. Ample contact angle and imbibition data demonstrate that wettability alteration is the key to application of surfactants in unconventional reservoirs. Both techniques have been applied in successful field projects. Application of co-injection using both gas and surfactant capitalizing on the synergy between the mechanisms is especially intriguing, both from a laboratory and field perspective. Review of a co-injection project demonstrates key advantages over gas injection alone such as 1) prevention of rapid gas migration via fractures away from injection well 2) reduction of the necessity for high pressure compression to attain the MMP by utilizing co-injection of surfactant and gas and 3) a superior gas utilization factor as compared to gas-only projects showing the importance of surfactant during co-injection. A novel co-injection method with both miscible gas and surfactant is described. The technique utilizes both the diffusion/swelling mechanism of miscible gas along with the ability of surfactant to alter wettability resulting in gas sweeping the larger pore spaces and aqueous phase surfactants to displace oil in smaller pores via capillary pressure. The net result in the field shows co-injection can achieve gas utilization factors in the range of 4-6 Mscf/barrel of EOR vs. typical gas utilization factors observed in gas only projects in the range of > 14 Mscf/barrel of EOR. Biography Dr. David Schechter has over 30 years of dedication to academic petroleum engineering and research in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). He currently serves as Department Chair for the Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering at LSU. Dr. Schechter earned his BS in chemical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and his PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Bristol, England. He began his career as a post-doctoral research associate, then Assistant Professor in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Stanford University. He was then Senior Scientist at New Mexico Tech’s Petroleum Recovery Research Center in Socorro, NM. At New Mexico Tech, he had a joint appointment as adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He also served as Interim Director of the Petroleum Recovery Research Center. At New Mexico Tech, he was author and PI of a 13-million-dollar Department of Energy project to test CO2 injection/sequestration in the Permian Basin. Dr. Schechter then served as Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University. More recently, Dr. Schechter is VP of reservoir engineering at EOR ETC and serves on the Board of Directors. He also serves as Chief Technology Officer at Third Wave Production. Dr. Schechter has taught 90 reservoir and production engineering-related industry courses in 18 different countries. Dr. Schechter has published over 170 journal articles and conference papers. He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, an honor bestowed to less than 1% of the worldwide membership. *Note Pricing Details SPE Members: $30 if paid by Wednesday, December 3 , 2025 $35 if registered by December 3 , 2025, and select Pay at Door. Note the email invoice will show $30, but $35 will be charged at the door. $35 if no pre-registration. NON-SPE Members: $40 if paid by Wednesday, December 3, 2025 . $45 if registered by December 3, and select Pay at Door. Note the email invoice will show $40, but $45 will be charged at the door. $45 if no pre-registration. NOTE: The Petroleum Club of Lafayette will no longer allow PC members to use their personal PC accounts to pay for outside organizations meetings/events' meals held at The Petroleum Club. This decision was made by The Petroleum Club's senior management. Students/Faculty : First ten (10) are free; >10 then $10 / $15 at the door. Students/Faculty must email Brian Osborn for lunch vouchers by Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and there is no need to register on the SPE website. Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section SSPE members only. Members in Transition (looking for work) $0 in-person if pre-registered by Wednesday, November 5, 2025 . Join us to network and keep your industry knowledge current at no cost if you are not currently employed. To receive a lunch voucher, you must email Brian Osborn . Valid for current SPE Evangeline Section members only. To receive a Continuing Education Certificate by email, please email your SPE.Evangeline.CEU@gmail.com by December 9th or sign the roster at the meeting. You will be emailed after our meeting. Monthly Meeting = 1 CEU. For questions: SPEEvangelineSection@gmail.com or Grant Trahan or 713-876-0299.

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December Happy Hour!

SPE Happy Hour - December 9th Join us for our upcoming SPE chapter happy hour! 📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: US Energy Development Corporation Office, Stockyards 🍽️ Catering: Provided by Tannahills 👥 Capacity: 50 attendees This is a great opportunity to network with fellow SPE members and professionals in the energy industry in a relaxed, social setting. Food and beverages will be provided. Sponsorship Opportunities Available We are currently seeking sponsors for this event. If you or your company would like to support this networking opportunity, please contact Aaron Barbato (abarbato@texpetro.com) or Katherine Nunley (katherine.nunley@halliburton.com) for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! For questions or additional information, please reach out to Aaron Barbato.

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GULF OF AMERICA LEASE SALE: BIG BEAUTIFUL GULF 1 PRE-SALE PARTY

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊 Join us for the Gulf of America Lease Sale: Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Pre-Sale Party — an evening celebrating our industry and honoring Tom Young for his dedication and service to the oil and gas community. 📅 Date: December 9, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: The Misi at Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St, Level 3, New Orleans This event is a fantastic opportunity to network, reconnect with peers, and kick off the upcoming lease sale in style. 🎉 Sponsorship opportunities are available! 👉 For more information, contact: admin@nogs.org

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A NIGHT UNDER THE SAFARI LIGHTS with the Industry Collective

Please join the Industry Collective as we host A Night Under the Safari Lights at the OKC Zoo on December 9th from 5:00-9:00. This family friendly event is open to all ages. The evening will include admission for the walking zoo lights trail and private access to the Pachyderm Building where Industry will gather for cookies, cocoa, finger foods and fun! Come and go access with Animal encounters and Santa and Mrs. Claus scheduled from 6:30-8:00 Cash Bar available on site. Who is invited ? Industry Folks + Spouse and Kids!!! Tickets : $25 per adult | $15 per kid | Kids under the age of 3 are free Gold Sponsorship - $2,000 Includes 8 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media Silver Sponsorship - $1500.00 Includes 4 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media Bronze Sponsorship - $1,000 Includes 2 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media General Sponsor - $250.00 Signage at the event and on Social Media Santa Travel Expenses - $400 Includes 2 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media Animal Encounter Sponsorship Includes 2 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media Photo Booth Sponsor - $1000 Includes 2 adult tickets Signage at the event and on Social Media Company Logo included on digital photo’s SPONSOR Here - https://app.asforms.net/api/as/1y094o

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Signal vs. Noise: The Economy and Energy Markets

This session provides a disciplined framework for separating durable market signals from short-cycle noise in U.S. and global petroleum statistics. Emphasis is on correct use of high-frequency indicators, reconciling weekly and monthly series, and triangulating across datasets to avoid misinterpretation in public briefings and internal decision memos. Data Use Hierarchy: When to rely on survey-based monthly series vs. weekly indicators; understanding adjustments and revisions; citing with proper provenance. Crude & Products Trade Patterns: What recent flow anomalies (e.g., U.S. crude exports to Nigeria ) do—and do not—imply about quality spreads, arbitrage, and refining system behavior. State-Level Production Signals: Using Ohio production and similar state snapshots as case studies in uncertainty, revisions, and communication discipline. Communications Hygiene: Guardrails to reduce “spin” and prevent “API slop” clear labeling of preliminary data, unit consistency, time-window disclosure, and appropriate caveats for Hill/agency audiences. Speaker Bio Mason Hamilton is the Vice President of Economics and Research at the American Petroleum Institute (API). Mason leads API’s strategy for analysis of energy markets and policy, managing API’s energy markets and policy analysis teams, and communicating to policy makers, media, and the public on energy markets. Mason is a recognized expert in energy market data and the petroleum supply chain. Prior to joining API, Mason served as Special Assistant to the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, the world’s largest organization of energy ministers, where he led IEF’s strategy on analysis and engagement. He also previously served as Senior Economic and Policy Advisor within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Oil and Gas. Mason also served as a Lead Petroleum Markets Analyst at the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and was a lead contributor to the EIA’s flagship analysis products, This Week in Petroleum, and Today in Energy. Mason is the recipient of the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Energy Policy, and a BA in Political Science.

SPE OKC December Workshop & Happy Hour

"Don't Stand So Close to Me" | Parent/Child Well Interactions & the Impact on Economics Braden Bowie | Product Manager Whitson Abstract: Understanding the impacts of parent / child relationships is fraught with difficulty and uncertainty... for both people and wellbores. This talk will focus on methods we can use to tune a depletion metric to include both produced volumes and decays with distance. We will then look at how the shape of the depletion function affects well performance, and the economic implications. The results are focused on the Midland basin, but the methods shown are applicable to all basins. Special focus is also on the impact of TVD differences between parent / child relationships, given our knowledge that frac barriers exist and can impede fracture growth (and thus lessen the impact of depletion). Biography: Graduated from the University of Calgary in 2012, and worked for Apache on the Duvernay play optimizing development in the retrograde condensate window. Moved down to Houston in 2017, where I focused on RTA and machine learning for the Midland Basin. Main highlights were developing 'Numerical RTA", and applying machine learning to improve economic performance of our drilling program. In 2020 I was promoted to Reservoir Lead for Midland Basin, where we got to use the machine learning to optimize developments with a focus on looser well spacing and larger fracs. In July 2025 I joined Whitson, with the intent to build out WhitsonX, which is a tool to help optimize DSU's by including well spacing, depletion and economics all in one easy to use platform.

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GSSPE Christmas Event

GSSPE Christmas Event 2026 Lecture : Andreas Hohl Mastering the Challenges of High-Frequency Torsional Oscillations in Hard Rock Drilling Date: 12th December 2025 17:00: Social hour 17:30: Snacks/Dinner 18:00-19:00: Lecture: Andreas Hohl 19:00: Christmas market (optional, Self paid, 15min walk) Location: BVEG, Schiffgraben 47, 30175 Hannover, Germany Free participation for SPE members 30€ non-members Please use the RSVP button below to register. Abstract: Vibrations induced by the drilling process limit the drilling efficiency directly and indirectly. Directly if the delivery of power to the cutting process is negatively impacted through vibrations, indirectly if a limitation of the operational parameters is necessary to reduce vibrational loads and avoid reliability issues. The lecture gives an overview on these aspects focusing on High-Frequency Torsional Oscillations (HFTO). HFTO is increasingly discussed in the drilling industry since about ten years, driven by the new ability to systematically detect them. Drilling in hard and dense formation with PDC cutters and rotary steerable systems often leads to HFTO. The complexity of the proper interpretation of the measurements related to HFTO is highlighted. Failure modes and reliability issues that are typical for HFTO are discussed. Further, the influence of operational parameters on the loads associated to HFTO and in this context mitigation strategies based on operational parameter change are explained. Finally an overview of bottom-hole assembly (BHA) design strategies is given to handle HFTO. Herein, the influence of mud motors and specially designed tools such as isolator and damper tools on HFTO are discussed. The lecture shall be a guide for HFTO and a receipt to limit downhole tool failures and related costs. The audience is kindly asked to consider HFTO in the planning phase of each drilling operations, and if expected from the drilling application, to plan for it accordingly. Biography: Andreas Hohl holds a Diploma and PhD in mechanical engineering and a Diploma in economics from the University of Hannover. After working 5 years at the Institute of Dynamics and Vibration Research in Hannover he started at Baker Hughes in Drilling Services. In his 10 years with Baker Hughes he worked as a scientist and led projects in the technology and product development departments. He is main author of 10 frequently cited SPE papers. His dedication to drilling mechanics and drilling optimization led to the development of several methods and products that help to push the limits of drilling operations.

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Holiday Happy Hour

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December 2025 Professional Networking Event

🌟 SPE Holiday Networking Evening at Yard House 🌟 Sponsored by Integrity BioChem 🍻 Wrap up the year with good conversations, great connections, and a relaxed holiday vibe! 📍 Where: Yard House – 5100 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254 🗓️ When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM Seasonal Highlights ✨ Enjoy a cozy, festive atmosphere perfect for connecting before the holiday break. 🤝 Meet a diverse group of professionals — from students to seasoned industry leaders. 🥂 Complimentary refreshments courtesy of Integrity BioChem to toast the season. Open to all oil & gas professionals — whether you're already part of SPE or just curious about getting involved. Come network, share insights, and unwind as we close out the year together. 👉 RSVP: Let us know you’ll be joining us! Got questions? Reach out to David.Larez@scoutep.com or (972) 559-9952.

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December Technical Talk

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Naughty List Mixer

You’ve been bad all year… might as well toast to it. 🥂 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - Pittsburgh Section and AADE Appalachian Basin Chapter are stirring things up with the first-ever Naughty List Mixer — where the drinks are cold, the conversations are hot, and the networking gets a little dangerous (in the best way). Don’t fake “nice.” Be there. REGISTRATION

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January Distinguished Lecturer Luncheon:

Abstract Production optimization lends itself nicely to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) because computers are very good at monitoring surveillance data, spotting changes in operating parameters, and carrying out boring, repetitive tasks. By combining real-time data, production tests, and nodal analysis with artificial intelligence, it is possible for computers to perform powerful well surveillance to identify problems and opportunities automatically. By capitalizing on AI, engineers can boost well production 6–8%. The use of AI allows engineers to manage many more wells effectively. Case studies will be presented to show how AI has been used to perform simple tasks and even advanced pattern recognition to identify specific well problems. This lecture will provide ten secrets of how to be successful in using AI to optimize your producing wells. Biography Alexander “Sandy” Williams has worked in the petroleum industry for 34 years. He founded Artificial Lift Performance Ltd. (ALP), which is now a part of ChampionX. ALP developed a software application to help operators monitor, analyze, and optimize wells using artificial lift. This software has empowered engineers to make decisions quickly to maximize production of more than 6,000 wells. Sandy began his career at Amoco, then worked at Phoenix Schlumberger Artificial Lift before becoming a consultant focused on artificial lift and production optimization. He has worked and lived in the USA, Oman, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia, so he is fluent in Spanish. He has taught over 200 courses related to production optimization and artificial lift and has authored 15 technical papers on those subjects.

E3S Energy Economics and Evaluation Symposium-

Powering the Future of Energy First of its kind symposium brings together chief economists from major energy companies and Dallas Federal Reserve leaders to discuss the future of energy. Plus, discover bold ideas from next-g en innovators in the first-ever Energython: “Molecule to Megabyte”. LIMITED SEATS Summary: Explore the forces shaping the energy landscape — from economic trends and policy shifts to supply chain dynamics. Join us to uncover global energy markets, the evolution of U.S. oil and gas, and the emerging pathways transforming energy and power. Session 1: Opening panel : Jesse Thompson and Garrett J Golding, Energy Division , Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Moderator: Michael Edwards, Partners in Performance, LLC Session 2: Chief Economist Panel Panelists: Tyler Goodspeed, ExxonMobil; Rob Schwiers, Chevron; Helen Currie, ConocoPhillips Moderator: Dean Foreman, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Session 3: L48 oil and gas supply – Prize, Players, Barriers Panelists: John Spears, Spears & Associates; Geoff Houlton, Oxy; Molly Determan, EWTC Moderator: Shree Vikas, ConocoPhillips Session 4: Luncheon keynote: Terry Palisch, 2024 SPE President Moderator: Hitesh Mohan, Cyberworx Energy, LLC Session 5: Trends and Challenges in Energy Policy, Tariff, and Supply Chains Panelists: Adam Sieminski, KAPSARC; Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy; Skip York, Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy Moderator: Elena Melchert, Energia Consulting, Former DOE Executive Session 6: Energy & Power- Enablers, Constraints, and Future Pathways Panelists: Scott Hart, NRGH Energy; Zach O’Farrell Huber, Digital Realty; Drew A. Kassel, UT-Austin Cockrell School of Engineering Moderator: Garrett Golding, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Session 7: Energython: “Molecule to Megabyte” Challenge A strategic business case competition for funding a gas-to-data center opportunity Session 8: Networking and Reception Cancellation Policy Registration and payment must be completed in full to guarantee attendance. An individual with an incomplete or unpaid registration will be considered as a walk-in attendee and only admitted as space permits. No refunds will be processed if an attendee does not attend the event. No refunds will be issued if the request for cancellation is sent within 21 days of the event. #AMTS #Economics #Resource #Evaluation #economicsevaluation

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E3S Energy Economics and Evaluation Symposium-Federal Employees Registration ONLY

Powering the Future of Energy First of its kind symposium brings together chief economists from major energy companies and Dallas Federal Reserve leaders to discuss the future of energy. Plus, discover bold ideas from next-g en innovators in the first-ever Energython: “Molecule to Megabyte”. LIMITED SEATS THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY Summary: Explore the forces shaping the energy landscape — from economic trends and policy shifts to supply chain dynamics. Join us to uncover global energy markets, the evolution of U.S. oil and gas, and the emerging pathways transforming energy and power. Session 1: Opening panel: Jesse Thompson and Garrett J Golding, Energy Division, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Moderator: Michael Edwards, Partners in Performance, LLC Session 2: Chief Economist Panel Panelists: Tyler Goodspeed, ExxonMobil; Rob Schwiers, Chevron; Helen Currie, ConocoPhillips Moderator: Dean Foreman, Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Session 3: L48 oil and gas supply – Prize, Players, Barriers Panelists: John Spears, Spears & Associates; Geoff Houlton, Oxy; Molly Determan, EWTC Moderator: Shree Vikas, ConocoPhillips Session 4: Luncheon keynote: Terry Palisch, 2024 SPE President Moderator: Hitesh Mohan, Cyberworx Energy, LLC Session 5: Trends and Challenges in Energy Policy, Tariff, and Supply Chains Panelists: Adam Sieminski, KAPSARC; Bob McNally, Rapidan Energy; Skip York, Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy Moderator: Elena Melchert, Energia Consulting, Former DOE Executive Session 6: Energy & Power- Enablers, Constraints, and Future Pathways Panelists: Scott Hart, NRGH Energy; Zach O’Farrell Huber, Digital Realty; Drew A. Kassel, UT-Austin Cockrell School of Engineering Moderator: Garrett Golding, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Session 7: Energython: “Molecule to Megabyte” Challenge A strategic business case competition for funding a gas-to-data center opportunity Session 8: Networking and Reception Cancellation Policy Registration and payment must be completed in full to guarantee attendance. An individual with an incomplete or unpaid registration will be considered as a walk-in attendee and only admitted as space permits. No refunds will be processed if an attendee does not attend the event. No refunds will be issued if the request for cancellation is sent within 21 days of the event. #AMTS #Economics #Resource #Evaluation #economicsevaluation

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Chris Atkinson - Natural Hydrogen: A Geological Novelty or a Game Changer for the Energy Transition?

Chris Atkinson, founder of Helios Aragon, will deliver an enthralling talk on Natural Hydrogen and it's role to play in the energy Transition. In addition to his role as SPE Distinguished Lecturer, Chris has over 30 years of experience in the Energy/Resource sector working for both major companies and developing and finance for his own and Associates ventures.

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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2026 SPE OKC Pistol League - Multi Day Event (1/16, 1/30, 2/13 and 2/27)

SPE OKC Section 25th Annual Pistol League Tournament January 16th & 30th and February 13th & 27th 2026 You must Check-in between 11:00 AM & 12:45 PM H&H Gun Range, 400 S. Vermont, Suite 110, OKC, OK 73108 (Near I-40 & Meridian) • Must have SPE dues current (with proof) prior to 1st shoot • Lunch included each shooting day. • Ammunition is not provided. No Steel Core Bullets!! • Scoring will be on an individual basis. • Scorecards, to count, must be turned in each Friday. • Hearing and eye protection required for all Shooters. • All handguns are to be HOLSTERED when not in use. • Must shoot on 3 of the 4 Fridays to qualify for the drawing. Must be present to win. • Center fire pistol or revolver. No compensated/modified handguns. • Must have holster, 4 magazines/speed loaders and magazine holders prior to the 1st shoot. • NO ALCOHOL! Must agree to and follow all safety rules. • LIMITED TO THE 1ST 85 SHOOTERS TO SIGN UP!! Contact for additional information: Phil Owens: (405) 642-0402 Dave Harris (405) 641-9551 Randall Thompson (405) 664-4636

DL Luncheon: Improving Well Performance in Carbonate Reservoirs with Appropriate Stimulation

Students - at Checkout, choose Register Now and Pay Later. North Texas Section will cover your cost of the meal. "Improving Well Performance in Carbonate Reservoirs with Appropriate Stimulation" Mateus Palharini Schwalbert, Petrobras 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. The one idea I would like the members to 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.

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MUG/SPE/AADE Cornhole Tournament

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2026 Distinguished Lecturer - Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions and Myths

Abstract Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has historically faced challenges in achieving commercial-scale success across various regions globally. The conversation often circles back to pervasive beliefs regarding CCS, namely the assertion that it is excessively risky and costly. This presentation highlights a range of successful global CCS projects and the diverse business strategies they employ, some of which operate independently of governmental subsidies or carbon pricing. The adequate and proportionate understanding of the role of Geological CO2 Storage Regulations and Technical Standards is highlighted, as they are frequently perceived as the primary enablers of the CCS industry. This lecture will explore the crucial importance of selecting suitable geological sites for CO2 storage. It will also address operational challenges in managing fluids with unique thermodynamic properties and examine how existing legacy wells, whether repurposed or not, can affect the risk and cost aspects of CO2 storage projects. Adequate site selection, operational considerations and the impact of legacy wells are essential aspects associated with successful implementation of CCS at scale. Furthermore, the discussion concludes with reflections on Value generation beyond direct economic revenue, highlighting scalability and maturation time as key performance indicators for CO2 storage projects. Biography With two decades of energy sector experience, Diego has worked on diverse projects, from hydrocarbon exploration to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and sustainable energy solutions. Diego's portfolio includes significant involvement in prominent commercial CCS projects like Northern Lights (Norway), Aramis and Porthos (Netherlands), Endurance (UK), Gorgon (Australia), Prinos (Greece), Lang-Lebah (Malaysia), and Arthit (Thailand). Diego specializes in translating CO2 storage regulations into detailed operational plans. He holds the role of Principal Advisor and CCS Practice Lead for the Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton and is an advisory board member for a New York-listed startup focused on optimizing CC(U)S costs.

2025-2026 1st Distinguished Lecturer Program

Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions & Myths Diego Vazquez Anzola Abstract: To Be Announced Biography: To Be Announced Registration: To Be Announced

A Framework Delivers Multiparty Technologies Enhancing Drilling Operations Control

Further details to follow, registration will be activated in January 2026 Distinguished Lecturer : Matthew Isbell (Hess Corporation) A Framework Delivers Multiparty Technologies Enhancing Drilling Operations Control 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 Senior Drilling Engineering Advisor with the Wells Team at 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.

Injection-Induced Seismic Events

February 24, 2026 , Tuesday, Dr. John Griffin , Associate Professor, Nicholls State University, will speak on “Injection-Induced Seismic Events.” Lunchtime meeting.

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SPE DL Presentation - CO2 Sequestration: A Practical Insights for Decarbonization Success

CO2 Sequestration: A Practical Insights for Decarbonization Success Dr. Ahmad Khanifar PETRONAS Abstract The urgent need to address climate change has driven a global effort to reduce CO2 emissions, with CCS emerging for achieving decarbonization goals. This lecture provides an overview of decarbonization, emphasizing practical insights from case studies. It begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of CCS and the science behind CO2 sequestration. Key success factors for CCS projects are identified, along with the challenges encountered during implementation. The presentation distinguishes between Field Development Plans and Storage Development Plans, both essential for effective project planning and execution. Through a series of CCS case studies, the lecture explores crucial aspects such as storage containment, capacity, geomechanics, geochemistry, infrastructure integrity, and the repurposing of existing structures. It also delves into the critical components of MMV to ensure the efficacy and safety of CO2 sequestration efforts. Real-world examples and outcomes from these case studies provide valuable lessons and best practices. Key takeaways emphasize the necessity of a thorough understanding of both subsurface and surface environments, supported by skilled and experienced resources for effective CO2 sequestration. Long-term security and storage site conformance remain significant uncertainties that can be mitigated through comprehensive geomechanics studies. A site-specific MMV plan is crucial for the economic viability and success of CCS projects. Additionally, integrating advanced technologies is vital for developing techno-commercial CCS solutions. In conclusion, this presentation synthesizes these insights to guide future CCS projects, highlighting the importance of a deep understanding of both technical and practical aspects of CO2 sequestration for successful decarbonization efforts. Biography Dr. Ahmad Khanifar is the subsurface Manager within PETRONAS's Carbon Management Division, where he leads the development of storage strategies for regional CCS hubs across Malaysia. With over 23 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Dr. Khanifar is a Staff Reservoir Engineer known for his expertise in reservoir modeling, numerical simulation, and IOR/EOR studies. His current focus is on advancing decarbonization projects, where he plays a critical role in addressing complex challenges through integrated field and storage development plans. An active contributor to the field, Dr. Khanifar shares his insights through publications and presentations at international SPE conferences.

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Dear SPE Members, We are excited to invite you to a landmark celebration: the 50 th Anniversary of the SPE Singapore Section Gala Dinner , commemorating five decades of technical excellence, community building, and industry leadership. Event Details Date: Monday, 6th of April , 18:00 – 21:00 Venue: Singapore Flyer Location: 30 Raffles Ave., #02-01, Singapore 039803 (below the Singapore Flyer) Program Highlights: Keynotes from the SPE International President, leaders of major upstream IOC, government representative, and academic expert Local Section Awards Networking gala dinner with industry peers and partners Quiz & prizes Entry Fees Ticket Type Early Bird (by 31 Oct) Standard (by 12 Nov) Members $50 $75 Non-Members $125 $150 Students Members $35 $50 get your SPE membership here . Note: SPE Singapore is working hard on supporting our members and the industry with knowledge sharing opportunities. Most organisations will allow employees to expense their entry fees to our events. If can, we ask you to consider paying the undiscounted entry fee. This will help us continue serving you. Sponsorship Opportunities We welcome corporate sponsors to support this milestone event and gain visibility across our vibrant community. As we print posters and goodies ahead of the Gala Dinner, this is the best time to confirm your sponsorship and be recognised on our promotional material and during the event. Let’s celebrate this milestone together and shape the future of energy in Singapore. How to register: 3 ways: 1. Pay by Paynow using the UEN: S75SS0049A or the QR code below. 2. Bank details: Account Name: S'PORE SECTION SOC PETROLEUM ENGINEERS Account No: 006-012393-7. 3. Using the Eventbrite platform . Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Send us an email with your name, membership number and company to get the receipt. Note that most companies will accept to expense your ticket to SPE events as it is part of your continuous education.

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Student Technical Congress 2026

Save the date for Student Technical Congress (STC) 2026 including SPE Europe Regional PetroBowl Competition and STC Paper & Poster contest Further details to follow, registration will be activated soon

Drilling for White Hydrogen: Global Prospects and Emerging Frontiers

Abstract: White hydrogen—naturally occurring geologic hydrogen—is gaining momentum as a clean energy source. Recent discoveries in Albania, France, Mali, and the U.S. underscore its global potential. This presentation explores subsurface mechanisms, drilling strategies, and key geologic formations hosting hydrogen reserves. Special focus is given to tectonic settings, ultramafic rock zones, and rift basins favorable for hydrogen generation. The talk highlights emerging exploration efforts, regulatory frameworks, and the role of hydrogen in national energy strategies. 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 DL Presentation - NEVER WASTE A CRISIS Aliso Canyon Blowout & Recovery - On Monday!

Date:4th May 2026 Time: 1800 (Presentations start 1830) Place: Victoria Hotel Menu:TBA The presentation is free of charge and open to everyone. Registration is only required for the following dinner. Cancellations must be made before the registration deadline and are subject to a small fee. NEVER WASTE A CRISIS Aliso Canyon Blowout & Recovery Presented by: Alan J. Walker Energy & Geoscience Institute University of Utah Abstract On October 23, 2015, the largest methane leak from a natural gas storage facility in U.S. history was discovered by Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) at the SS-25 well in its Aliso Canyon Storage Facility near Los Angeles. The blowout continued for 111 days, resulting in the well being permanently plugged and abandoned after emitting approximately 5 Bcf of natural gas and extracting the failed casing to approximately 890 feet subsurface. This failure prompted lengthy reports by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as Root Cause Analyses by Blade Energy and California state agencies. Alan Walker was in his first week as a Supervising Petroleum Engineer of the Californian Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) when the leak was discovered. He was selected to be DOGGR’s emergency response technical lead, providing regulatory oversight for seven kill attempts, relief well drilling, the Control-Cement-Confirm operation, requirements to return the facility to service, and the development of storage operations regulations. In this talk, Alan will provide a frank discussion of the blowout and the five-year effort to improve the integrity of underground storage. The insights shared will be applicable for repurposing and retrofitting projects globally. Alan will motivate the audience to develop a safety culture that includes Management of Change, Root Cause Analysis, and the principle to “Never Waste a Crisis.” Biography Alan Walker is an Engineering Advisor at the Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), University of Utah. He counsels staff supporting geothermal, hydrocarbon, and carbon research. Alan’s career spans forty years in exploration and production (E&P) engineering, regulatory affairs, and natural gas supply and storage throughout western North America. Alan served nine years in the U.S. Army and is a retired Army Reserve Special Forces colonel with over thirty years of service. He has completed three combat tours in Afghanistan, the Philippines, and Iraq. Alan holds a B.S. in Military Engineering from West Point, an MBA from Rensselaer, and an M.S. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Utah.

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Randy Seright, Polymer Flooding Reinvigorated! Why is Polymer Flooding Taking Off?

Mon May 18, 2026: Randy Seright, Polymer Flooding Reinvigorated! Why is Polymer Flooding Taking Off? SPE Distinguished Lecturer series.

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Workshop SPE Brasil de Campos Maduros Offshore (2026)

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2025-2026 2nd Distinguished Lecturer Program

When “Geo” meets “Mechanics Gang Han Abstract: To Be Announced Biography: To Be Announced Registration: To Be Announced

Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions & Myths

Further details to follow, registration will be activated in April 2026 Distinguished Lecturer : Diego Vazquez Anzola (Halliburton) Carbon Storage Risks and Costs: Busting Perceptions & Myths Abstract: Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) has historically faced challenges in achieving commercial-scale success across various regions globally. The conversation often circles back to pervasive beliefs regarding CCS, namely the assertion that it is excessively risky and costly. This presentation highlights a range of successful global CCS projects and the diverse business strategies they employ, some of which operate independently of governmental subsidies or carbon pricing. The adequate and proportionate understanding of the role of Geological CO2 Storage Regulations and Technical Standards is highlighted, as they are frequently perceived as the primary enablers of the CCS industry. This lecture will explore the crucial importance of selecting suitable geological sites for CO2 storage. It will also address operational challenges in managing fluids with unique thermodynamic properties and examine how existing legacy wells, whether repurposed or not, can affect the risk and cost aspects of CO2 storage projects. Adequate site selection, operational considerations and the impact of legacy wells are essential aspects associated with successful implementation of CCS at scale. Furthermore, the discussion concludes with reflections on Value generation beyond direct economic revenue, highlighting scalability and maturation time as key performance indicators for CO2 storage projects. Biography: With two decades of energy sector experience, Diego has worked on diverse projects, from hydrocarbon exploration to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and sustainable energy solutions. Diego's portfolio includes significant involvement in prominent commercial CCS projects like Northern Lights (Norway), Aramis and Porthos (Netherlands), Endurance (UK), Gorgon (Australia), Prinos (Greece), Lang-Lebah (Malaysia), and Arthit (Thailand). Diego specializes in translating CO2 storage regulations into detailed operational plans. He holds the role of Principal Advisor and CCS Practice Lead for the Eastern Hemisphere at Halliburton and is an advisory board member for a New York-listed startup focused on optimizing CC(U)S costs.

DecomBR - SPE Brazil Decommissioning Symposium (2026)

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V WSOP-Workshop de Segurança Operacional de Poços (2026)

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 More information

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Endorsed Event: World Offshore Week

Join the Offshore Oil, Energy & Marine Community at World Offshore Week 20,000+ Industry Leaders within the Global Oil & Gas community for connecting, learning, and shaping the future of the industry. 2,500+ On-Floor Attendees with every 1 in 5 attendees holding senior level job profiles 300+ Delegates attending the premium FPSO World Congress, the World's leading & longest platform for FPSO Innovation and Leadership 20,000+ Qualified Exhibitors dedicated in showcasing top-notch innovative solutions 42+ Countries represented at the event spanning across the globe

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