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SPE LIVE EVENT: Geothermal Meets Fracturing: Convergence of Hydraulic Fracturing, Subsurface Engineering, and Geothermal Energy.

We invite you to join us for an HYFTS SPE Live event titled "Geothermal Meets Fracturing: Convergence of Hydraulic Fracturing, Subsurface Engineering, and Geothermal Energy".

 

SPE Live Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Time: 0900am CDT

 

In this SPE Live, we will dive into the synergistic approach of subsurface engineering and hydraulic fracturing from the oil and gas world into the geothermal realm. The conversation will explore where oilfield technology has direct transfer capabilities, where it must be reinvented, and what this convergence really means for the future of dispatchable geothermal power.

 

Moderator:

, Chair SPE’s Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section

 

Speaker:

, Principal Completions Engineer at Mazama Energy

HyFTS August Monthly Webinar Coming Up

Please join us for our SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section Monthly Webinar!

HyFTS Webinar (August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CST)

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGQ_5yFb

Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Spiteri Schulpen, Senior Reservoir Engineer, Santos-Alaska

Title: Hydraulic Fracturing the Nanushuk: Review of the Pikka Frac Campaign.

Abstract:

The Nanushuk reservoir, a thick accumulation of deltaic shoreface sandstones, interbedded siltstones, and shales, is the primary target for the new Pikka development on the North slope of Alaska.  Hydraulic fracturing is the primary technology to connect hundreds of feet of laminated reservoir to the horizontal wells that will facilitate a line drive pattern water-alternating-gas development.  This work reviews the design considerations for the stimulation program as well as lessons learned from the Pikka hydraulic fracturing campaign.

Bio:  

Elizabeth is a Senior Reservoir Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in hydraulic fracturing, geomechanics, and reservoir simulation. She has worked on assets across the globe, including Norway, West Africa and the United States, and has spent the last decade in Anchorage, Alaska, where she is proud to contribute to the state’s energy future.  Elizabeth has played a key role in advancing major projects on Alaska’s North Slope and in the Cook Inlet. Most notably, she helped progress the Pikka development from appraisal through Final Investment Decision (FID) to first oil in early 2025—a milestone that will provide a significant revenue stream for Alaska. Outside of her professional achievements, Elizabeth is a devoted mother to three young girls and an enthusiastic advocate for Alaska’s outdoor lifestyle. She loves skiing, hiking, fishing, and sharing the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness with her family. Her career and personal life reflect a commitment to exploration, problem-solving, and creating lasting value for both her industry and her community.


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UPCOMING SPE CONFERENCES 2026

  • SPE Offshore Technology Conference: 26OTC
  • SPE/AAPG/SEG Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC): 26URTC
  • SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition: 26ATCE

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RECENT EVENTS

HyFTS Networking Reception took place at the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference held in February 2026, The Woodlands, Texas.

Keynote Speaker was Kyle Haustveit, Assistant Secretary, Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office.   

Awards and recognitions were presented at the reception.

Also, at the Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference (HFTC) 2026 the Stephen A. Holditch Opening Plenary Keynote was given by Chris Wright, United States Secretary of Energy.  

2026 SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing presented to Dr. Bob Barree. 

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