Great Yarmouth Petroleum Section is proud to announce that Mark Hewett, a distinguished member of our professional community, has been inducted into the 2024 SPE Legion of Honor. This recognition honors individuals who have maintained continuous membership in the Society of Petroleum Engineers for a remarkable 50 years.
Mark's journey in the oil and gas industry began in 1975, following his completion of a BSc in Oil Technology from Imperial College London. His five decades of experience have been marked by a deep commitment to both professional excellence and giving back to the industry. Most recently, he completed drafting Cessation of Production documents for Perenco in Norwich.
A passionate educator, Mark has served as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of East Anglia. His expertise in oil and gas engineering has been invaluable in the 'MSc Energy Engineering with Environmental Management' program.
Mark has also been actively involved in mentoring the next generation of industry professionals through the SPE and Imperial College eMentoring programs.
In recent years, Mark has focused on onshore UK oil and gas wells and gas storage projects. His work has encompassed a wide range of activities, including well completion design, well testing, and the diagnosis of well integrity issues.