Events


  • April General Section Meeting

    Thursday, April 20, 2023, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
    The SPE San Joaquin Valley Section Invites you to attend a General Meeting in Bakersfield, California, featuring our guest speaker, Winston Seiler from KCSI Aerial Patrol. Topic: Optimization of Oil Field Operations and Engineering Decision Quality with Aerial Data Abstract: Aerial data, including high resolution aerial imagery, gas leak detection, and thermal imagery provides added value to focus and inform both operational and engineering decision making: updated maps show the currently existing infrastructure and elevation models for project planning; change detection; hydrologic and erosion monitoring; status updates can be provided for ongoing projects; wells with potential shallow casing damage are identified to prioritize casing integrity testing and workover queues; and gas leak detection surveys. Speaker Bio: Winston Seiler is a commercial pilot and former Geologist with 9 years of experience in the San Joaquin Valley, including Cymric, McKittrick, Lost Hills, and San Ardo oil fields. Time: Doors open at 11:00AM for lunch and networking Program begins at 11:30 AM Registration fee: $15.00 Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. You can attend as a walk-in and pay at the event. However, walk-in lunch availability will be limited.

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    Bakersfield, CA, United States

  • WEBINAR: Tratamiento Químico Exotérmico, Cero Emisiones para EOR de Crudos Pesados

    Thursday, April 20, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Julio Herbas, Ing. de Petróleo, LUZ (1974), con estudios en Ing. de Gas, EOR y Eval. Econ., entre otros. Inició su trayectoria profesional en 1975, en el MEM en Caracas y en las Inspecciones Técnicas de Hidrocarburos del Oriente de VLA. En 1980 ingresa a la Industria Petrolera, en las áreas operacionales del Oriente de VZLA, Campos Quiriquire, Jusepín, El Furrial y FPO, desempeñando diversas posiciones técnicas y supervisoras en Ing. de Yacs. y asignaciones en Holanda e Intevep para estudios de reactivación de pozos, Campo Jusepín, y factibilidad de un proyecto de inyección de agua, Campo El Furrial, respectivamente. En 1997 ingresa a BP VZLA, participando también en proyectos en Colombia y en México. En 1999 ingresa a Sincor, ahora Petrocedeño. Entre 2001 y 2002 laboró en Intevep, Dpto. de Recuperación Mejorada. Desde el 2003 ha laborado en Omán, Malasia, Escocia, Dinamarca, África e Inglaterra con empresas como BP, Maersk, Tullow Oil, en yacimientos en Mar del Norte, en crudos pesados y proyectos de EOR en Uganda, África, y como especialista en EOR en Xodus Group y “IO Oil and Gas”. Es consultor/director de MineaOil Limited con base en Londres. Coopera con universidades en tesis de maestría en Ing. de Pet. para el IFP, Imperial College, Univ. de Portsmouth, y la Univ. de Teherán en Irán. Es instructor de cursos en diversos tópicos de Ing. de Pet. Es un excelente colaborador de la Caracas Petroleum Section: vía PAI y Webinars.

  • Sidetracking with Whipstocks: An Efficient Method for Increasing Your Operational and Asset Value

    Monday, April 24, 2023, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM NT
    #Drilling and Completions
    St. John's, NF, Canada

  • Repurposing Oil and Gas Wells to Geothermal Wells

    Monday, April 24, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM DK
    Information Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oslo section would like to invite you to the SPE Live Distinguished Lecture on Monday 24th of April. Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Arash Dahi Taleghani discusses potential challenges in inspection and preparation of these wells in terms of well integrity and productivity with possible remedies. Agenda: 18:00 Welcome and ice breaker 18:30 Presentation and Q&A 19:15 to 21:00 Dinner, drinks and networking Title : Repurposing Oil and Gas Wells to Geothermal Wells Abstract : The number of abandoned oil and gas wells are growing over millions, significant costs are imposed to companies and the government for decommissioning these wells. However, it would be very encouraging for the oil and gas industry to take advantage of these wells and use them as a source of geothermal energy. Huge upfront costs have always been a major obstacle for the development of geothermal energy. As a rule of thumb, a quarter of the costs for harvesting geothermal energy goes toward drilling and one-third of the costs are spent on completions. One obvious solution is avoiding these costs by repurposing existing oil and gas wells to generate geothermal power at the end of their economic production life. In some regions of extensive hydrocarbon explorations, the geothermal gradient can be very steep, providing potential well candidates for conversion. Considering the local energy demand, potential market, existing infrastructure, and technical challenges, a conversion strategy for the existing wells is discussed, especially in terms of the wellbore integrity requirement and steps to ensure hydrocarbon containment during the heat extraction process. Distinguished Lecturer Arash Dahi Taleghani discusses potential challenges in inspection and preparation of these wells in terms of well integrity and productivity with possible remedies. Bio : Dr. Arash Dahi Taleghani is a tenured associate professor of petroleum engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Before joining Penn State, he was an associate professor of Petroleum Engineering at Louisiana State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He has about 12 years combined experience in applied engineering, research and in academia and is a registered professional engineer. Dr. Dahi Taleghani is the associate editor of ASME journal of Energy Resources and Technology and has numerous publications and six patent applications in the field of drilling and completion. In 2014, he received the Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty from the Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE). He has also received SPE Eastern North America Regional Completion Optimization and Technology in 2017. He is currently conducting research in reservoir geomechanics, hydraulic fracturing, wellbore integrity, and geothermal energy. Click Here for Registration
    Oslo, Norway

  • SPE NL Westland Geothermal Excursion - April 2023

    Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM CET
    We are organising a visit to a geothermal wellsite location in Westland. This is a unique opportunity to gain an appreciation of the drilling process and the surface footprint of a geothermal location in the Netherlands. Please register your interest in taking part in the site visit by RSPV. Further information will be provided once the day's agenda is finalised.
    Monster, Netherlands

  • SPE Tech Days 2023

    Wednesday, May 3 - Friday, May 5, 2023
    We are glad to launch the 2nd Edition of SPE Tech Days in 2023, an in-person event dedicated to our younger SPE members and a great opportunity for them to grow. Interested? Find the Registration Link and more details at: https://www.speromania.org/events/techdays2023/ This event would not be possible without our sponsors: ROMGAZ Halliburton CARBO SLB Dosco PetroServices SMAPE srl #GEOLOGInternational StimStixx Technologies Inc

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    Bucharest, Romania

  • SPE DL - "On Repurposing Gas Wells to Geothermal Wells"

    Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM CET
    We are happy to invite you to the upcoming 𝐢𝐧-𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 on "𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒔" by Arash Dahi Taleghani , Professor of Petroleum Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. The event will be hosted by our Section at 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚, 5° 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨 𝐔𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢 𝐄𝐧𝐢, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 (𝐌𝐈), on Wednesday 3 𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲 at 17:30. We will discuss about the advantage to use existing wells as a source of geothermal energy avoiding the significant cost of their decommissioning. A conversion strategy for the existing wells will be also discussed specially in terms of the wellbore integrity requirement and steps to ensure hydrocarbon containment during the heat extraction process. Please, register here to participate: https://lnkd.in/eu33iEeS After the lecture, join us at 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚 (Piazzale Supercorte Maggiore, 3 - San Donato Milanese) to continue with networking activities during an aperitif. We hope to see you there!
    San Donato Milanese, Italy

  • #SPEcial Geothermal Talks #3 Event

    Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM CET
    Join the European SPE sections with SPE Netherlands Section heading the next SPEcial Geothermal Talks #3 event featuring Pejman Shoeibi Omrani , Senior Scientist at TNO (Dutch Institute for Applied Sciences). Pejman Shoeibi Omrani will be sharing his insights on "The Heat is On: The Vital Role of Operational Expenditures and Strategies for an Effective Resource Management" in geothermal asset management . Join us online on May 9th, 2023 from 15:00 CEST to learn about this exciting approach to sustainable energy production. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g46giaNH or scan the QR code to secure your spot. Stay tuned for more information on the event. SPE Netherlands Section , SPE Romanian Section , SPE Vienna Basin Section , SPE Italian Section , SPE Spain , SPE Copenhagen Section (Society of Petroleum Engineers) , SPE London Section , SPE Central Ukraine Section , SPE Turkey Section , and SPE Croatia Section . SPE Geothermal Technical Section - GTTS Don't miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about the latest trends, and best practices in the field. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Workshop GHG EMISSIONS BEYOND CO2

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM IT
    Wednesday 10 May 2023, from 10:30 to 17:30, An event by Assorisorse & SPE Italian Section During the workshop the strategies for the reduction of climate-altering gases will be addressed and discussed with special f ocus on methane emissions; during the event Schneider Electric will introduce their project to reduce SF6 GHGs. Speakers: Assorisorse ISPRA (Antonio Caputo) International Energy Agency (IEA) (IEA's Global Methane Tracker 2023): IOGP Aiming For Zero Methane Emissions Initiative Environmental Defense Fund Schneider Electric International Methane Emissions Observatory PROXIGAS - Associazione Nazionale Industriali Gas INRETE Distribuzione Energia S.p.A. Snam Eni RINA Pansoinco Srl GHGSAT Amici della Terra
    Rozzano (MI), Italy

  • SPE Warri @ 35 Anniversary

    Thursday, May 11 - Saturday, May 13, 2023
    We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 35th anniversary. It's been an incredible journey over the years, and we are grateful for the unwavering support of our Members, SPENC, Sponsors,.....etc We have lined up series of events: Student Chapters Industry Visit and Workshop, a tree planting exercise, Young Professional Symposium, Annual Technical Symposium & Exhibition and Grand Gala.

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    Warri, Nigeria

  • WEBINAR: Influencia de la Geoquímica en la Selección de Pozos a Perforar en Yacs No Convencionales

    Thursday, May 11, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Qué podemos esperar del Webinar ​Influencia de la Geoquímica en la Selección de Pozos a Perforar en Yacimientos No Convencionales​?​ ​Nuestro ponente nos presentará ​los conceptos y ​las herramientas que la geoquímica orgánica y de isótopos ofrece en el desarrollo de yacimientos no convencionales, con particular énfasis en las diferencias con yacimientos convencionales. ​El​ objetivo es promover la importancia de ​los ​estudios geoquímicos para una óptima producción de recursos​ ​y fijar conocimientos fundamentales sobre la geoquímica moderna. ​ ​¿Quién es nuestro ponente?​ Jaime Cesar​, Licenciado en ​G​eoquímica de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, con PhD e​n G​eoquímica ​Orgánica y de ​Isótopos de Curtin University, Australia. Por más de diez años​ ​ha estudiado el comportamiento de fósiles moleculares y otros geo-polímeros en las distintas geo-esferas. Recientemente ha trabajado en uno de los yacimientos no convencionales más prolíferos del mundo, la Formación Montney de la Cuenca Occidental de Canadá​, en la cual ​​ha realizado uno de los hallazgos más importantes​: la paleo-biodegradación masiva de los hidrocarburos originales. ​ Actualmente​ se desempeña como científico del Ministerio de Recursos Naturales de Canadá. También, es un apasionado de la comunicación de la ciencia y su integración con las artes.

  • CCS - Reservoir Engineering Perspectives

    Thursday, May 11, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SGT
    Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a lot harder than it seems. Storage capacity can be far lower than a back-of-the-envelope calculation would suggest and keeping Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the desired phase requires careful engineering. As the adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms increase in Asia Pacific, more CCS projects are expected to be developed. In this paper, we share some technical lessons learned while working on several of these projects. The paper provides an overview of factors that should be considered for CO2 storage in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs, primarily concerning capacity, injectivity and containment. We further discuss some of the challenges faced while assessing these factors. Firstly, we highlight the impact that regional geothermal gradients have on storage site selection. Particularly, we show that higher geothermal gradients due to the proximity to the ring of fire affects CO2 capacity negatively and CO2 injectivity positively. Building on this lesson, we propose a graphical approach which provides improved insights when screening depleted reservoirs for CO2 storage; the approach combines both density and viscosity data to screen reservoirs for capacity and injectivity. Next, challenges surrounding the dynamic modelling of CO2 injection into depleted reservoirs are discussed. We compare the use of large and small scale models, and their implications on simulation accuracy and well placement optimization. We also discuss simulation stopping techniques, and how the incorrect application of a stopping criterion may result in capacity overestimation and risk of CO2 leakage. Finally, we demonstrate the need for careful engineering at injection sites to accommodate complicated CO2 phase transitions. Two approaches were compared – injecting CO2 in liquid or supercritical state versus injecting CO2 in gas state. The trade-offs between both approaches suggested that neither options should be ruled out by default, and that both options should be evaluated against project specific constraints. Daniel Wong is a Reservoir Engineer with GaffneyCline. He holds a PhD from Heriot-Watt University where he has been working on advanced applications in reservoir simulation. At GaffneyCline he is part of the excellent technical team in charge of O&G reserves and resources assessment, due diligence, and data analytics. He has has been at the forefront of CO 2 sequestration modelling and SRMS assessment. Payment using Paynow to WCW (Treasurer) on ‪83374173‬ - please include your name and event date in the reference. Gathering by 6PM, food and drinks will be served. Talk starting at 6:45PM. 30 min talk and 30 min questions.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • SPE Sustainability Debate

    Friday, May 12, 2023, 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM IT
    𝙎𝙋𝙀 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙚 An event hosted by the 𝘚𝘗𝘌 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 and the 𝘚𝘗𝘌 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴. The event will present the most important concepts and trends on sustainable finance and ESG investing, explaining why they are important for the energy sector. Then, based on the most recent articles, we will jointly discuss two aspects of the ESG framework on which today's experts differ. A light coffee break and snacks will be kindly offered by our Section. 📍𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗼 – 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼, Campus Bovisa (Via Raffaele Lambruschini, Milano) 📅 on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 2023 🕒 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟱.𝟬𝟬 The event will be in Italian 🚨 The Debate is open to everyone but limited to 𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, so please send us a confirmation email! 👉 To confirm your attendance, please 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://lnkd.in/dNbzR_tT
    Milano, Italy

  • May General Section Meeting

    Thursday, May 18, 2023, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
    The SPE San Joaquin Valley Section Invites you to attend a General Meeting in Bakersfield, California, featuring our guest speaker, Behrooz Fatahi, former SPE International President. Topic: A Leadership Approach to Management Abstract: This lecture offers a discussion of perceptions of management and leadership, and how the ability to manage is augmented through leadership. The talk is very beneficial for employees, employees who want to become managers, and current managers who wish to become future effective leaders. Although leadership training has become popular in recent years, it seems that lack of proper practice has diminished its impact on management effectiveness resulting in a persistent poor employee engagement at the workplace. While managers plan, organize, and measure value, leader managers take the additional steps of inspiring, motivating, enabling, and adding value. It will be shown that the key to success for an organization is to transform its managers to leader managers through the ongoing process of soft competency learning followed by effective soft capable practicing. A new Leadership-Management model which offers a new leadership approach to management is introduced and explained. Speaker Bio: Dr. Behrooz Fattahi holds Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. After 37 years of working in the industry, he retired from Aera Energy LLC, an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell and ExxonMobil companies in 2014. In his last position as the Learning Advisor, he taught internal company technical courses including topics on reservoir engineering and enhanced oil recovery. He served as the Executive Editor of the SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering Journal, President of SPE Americas, VP-Finance, and SPE Foundation Vice President. He also served as a member of the United States National Petroleum Council. He is the recipient of AIME/SPE’s DeGolyer Medal for Distinguished Service, AIME’s Presidential Citation, recognized by SPE as a “Distinguished Member”, “A Peer Apart,” and elected as AIME/SPE’s “Honorary Member.” He was a 2018-2019 SPE “Distinguished Lecturer.” Dr. Fattahi was elected as the 2010 President of SPE International, and as the 2014 President of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. He is now the President of the EnerTrain Institute, providing petroleum heavy oil training and consulting as well as lectures, and workshops on soft competencies internationally. Time: Doors open at 11:00AM for lunch and networking Program begins at 11:30 AM Registration Fee: $15.00 Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. You can attend as a walk-in and pay at the event. However, walk-in lunch availability will be limited. Location Details: The meeting will be held in the building adjacent to Berry's main office. Enter from the Southwest door of 11109 River Run Blvd.

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    Bakersfield, CA, United States

  • Low Carbon Energy - How?

    Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 02:00 PM - 07:30 PM CET
    Ambitions of cutting CO2 emissions and new green regulatory requirements have accelerated innovation in technology putting in parallel extensive pressure on the oil & gas industry. What role do we as petroleum engineers have in delivering low carbon energy to the world? With fossil fuel greenhouse gases continuously rising, most would argue that turning this trend around is necessary but demanding task. The UN believes Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) represents a viable solution to mitigate carbon emissions in the future. Join industry leaders representing stakeholders in different parts of the CCUS value chain and policy maker in this seminar. They will share their respective knowledge and expertise on how the petroleum engineer can play an important role in the low carbon energy future.
    Oslo, Norway

  • PGK 9th Lustrum Event - "Resourcing Our Energy Future"

    Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM CET
    Symposium Programme: 10.00 Student tour around the Energy Transition Campus (students only) 12.00 Lunch and registration symposium 13.00 Symposium “Resourcing our energy Future” 16.45 Boat tour through port of Amsterdam and drinks 19.00 Dinner with industry speech
    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • WEBINAR: Influencia de la Geomecánica en los Planes de Desarrollo de un Yacimiento o Campo

    Thursday, June 1, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Quién es nuestra ponente? Kelly Rodríguez García, Ingeniero de Petróleo con Maestría en Geofísica y Candidata Doctoral (Tesis en etapa de revisión). Su experiencia mayor a 18 años en la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas ha sido como Consultor Especialista en Geomecánica, desempeñándose con equipos multidisciplinarios bajo la metodología VCDSE para Activos de PEMEX. Ha liderado proyectos integrados en geomecánica, supervisando y participando en equipos multidisciplinarios. Posse amplia experiencia en consultoría de proyectos de geomecánica en Ecuador, Colombia, México y Venezuela, aplicando los principios de su especialidad en proyectos de estabilidad del hoyo, predicción de presión de poro, predicción de producción de arena, estimación de los esfuerzos en sitio, modelado de fracturas hidráulicas, caracterización geomecánica en el campo, modelo geomecánico en pozos de: aguas profundas, HPHT, en áreas con deformación estructural por cuerpos salinos, seguimiento geomecánico en tiempo real y optimización de yacimientos bajo enfoque geomecánico. Ha participado en la planificación de procesos de adquisición, planificación y optimización de información de pozos e integración de las diferentes disciplinas al Modelo Geomecánico.

  • Geosteering en mantos de carbón en cinturones plegados

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM ART
    Tenemos el agrado de invitarte a la charla "Geosteering en mantos de carbón en cinturones plegados", que será dictada por Angela Leguizamón el día 7 de junio a las 18 horas en el auditorio de la facultad de ingeniería de la UNCo (Buenos Aires 1400). Abierto al público en general. Se entregarán certificados a socios de SPE.

  • Joint SPE-NL/PGK Summer Event 12th June: REGISTER NOW

    Monday, June 12, 2023, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM CET
    On June 12, 2023 the annual SPE/PGK barbeque will take place. The theme of this year's event is: "Novel stimulation technologies in the geothermal and E&P sectors." The event will be hosted at Oscars beach club in Scheveningen, The Hague. The following speakers are lined up: Representatives of Fishbones AS: "Novel fishbone stimulation technology applicable in challenging environments." Niek Dousi, Sproule ML: "Modelling and production forecasting of the fishbone technology." Josef Shaoul, Fenix Consulting Delft: "Propped fracture stimulation of geothermal production wells." This will be an excellent learning, social and networking opportunity! Register HERE Oscars Beach Club Technical Presentation at SPE/PGK BBQ, June 2022
    Den Haag, Netherlands

  • SPEcial Geothermal Talks #4 - Geothermal Development in Croatia

    Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM CET
    You are invited to join the next webinar in the series of SPEcial Geothermal Talks . The webinar features industry leader Dragutin Domitrovic, who will reveal the opportunities and challenges of geothermal energy development from a Croatian perspective. Join us and connect with top professionals in the industry to increase your knowledge on this exciting approach to sustainable energy production. The event is proudly hosted by SPE Croatia Section, along with SPE Vienna Basin Section, SPE Romanian Section, SPE Italian Section, SPE Spain, SPE Copenhagen Section (Society of Petroleum Engineers), SPE London Section, SPE Central Ukraine Section, SPE Turkey Section, and SPE Netherlands Section. REGISTER HERE

  • WEBINAR: Desarrollo de Operaciones de Campo y la Sinergia con el Medio Ambiente

    Thursday, June 22, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Qué podemos esperar de este webinar? Los temas a presentar corresponden a las actividades antrópicas realizadas en el campo al momento de desarrollar operaciones asociadas con la exploración y el desarrollo de campos de petróleo y de gas. Actualmente, las mejores prácticas aplicadas en este tipo de actividades garantizan el cuidado apropiado del medio ambiente y su entorno, facilitando la sustentabilidad de los proyectos. En el caso del desarrollo de yacimientos no convencionales shale y tight y en virtud de lo intensivo de las operaciones resulta de carácter crucial el flujo de trabajo y la sinergia con el entorno. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Luis Stinco, Doctor en Geología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), con más de 35 años de experiencia petrolera habiéndose desempeñado como Vicepresidente de E&P en Occidental Petroleum y en Sinopec, Argentina. Actualmente se dedica a la consultoría independiente, ejerciendo además el cargo de Director del Instituto del Gas y del Petróleo de la UBA (IGPUBA) y laborando como Profesor en la UBA y en la Universidad Austral de Argentina. El Dr. Stinco ha sido invitado a conferencias internacionales, designado Distinguished Speaker de la Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts (SPWLA) y es autor de más de 50 trabajos técnicos. Entre otras distinciones, recibió el Premio Konex 2013 de Ciencia y Tecnología y el Diploma al Mérito otorgado por la Universidad de Buenos Aires.

  • CCS | Geomechanics | Integrated Geology for Uncertainty Quantifications

    Thursday, July 6, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SG
    CCS | Geomechanics | Integrated Geology for Uncertainty Quantifications - Innovations in Subsurface Energy Technology for a Greener Future This presentation divided into two parts 1) An actual CCS case study in a tight gas condensate carbonate reservoir, and 2) the current technology available for different CCS mechanism modelling with geomechanics coupling or risk assessment. Second talk Application of probabilistic history matching and prediction workflow in a real field case in Indonesia. Payment using Paynow to WCW (Treasurer) on ‪83374173‬ - please include your name and event date in the reference. Gathering by 6PM, food and drinks will be served. Talk starting at 6:45PM. 30 min talk and 30 min questions.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • Endorsed Event: ICGH

    Sunday, July 9 - Friday, July 14, 2023
    https://icgh10.com/ We are honoured to invite you to the Tenth International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH10), which will be held in Singapore on July 9-14, 2023 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre . This event is jointly organized by the National University of Singapore (NUS), InPrEP Pte Ltd and AIChE Singapore Local Section. Beginning with around 100 attendees during the first ICGH in 1993, the triennial conference has expanded significantly to about 800 participants in 2017. In the past 30 years, ICGH has been organized in various countries, including USA, France, Japan, Norway, Canada, UK and China. We are truly honoured to host the 10th conference of the series in Singapore, a tropical island nation located at the heart of Southeast Asia. ICGH10 serves as an active platform for the entire Gas Hydrates community to review the research developments over the previous three years, to foster synergistic collaboration and professional network, and to extrapolate for the near-term and long-term research prospects. We anticipate topics related to every facet of gas hydrate research including (but not limited to) gas hydrate fundamentals, gas hydrate technologies, natural gas hydrates (exploration and recovery), flow assurance and the environmental impacts (climate, geohazard etc). ICGH10 is certainly an event not to be missed! It will be an exciting conference that provides the opportunity for all participants to network with others in the same or different research area/expertise, to exchange ideas and share experience, and to renew or foster new friendships and professional relations. The conference programme is structured in such a way that participants can learn through both formal and informal interactions from the well-organised plenary, keynote, oral and poster sessions as well as the social events. Prof. Praveen Linga & Prof. I.A. Karimi, NUS Singapore

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • London SPE Net Zero Gaia event

    Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM UTC
    The London SPE Net Zero Gaia committee, in association with their SPE Europe geothermal colleagues, is excited to invite you to this coffee hour chat where they will discuss two ongoing UK geothermal projects: United Downs and BODYHEAT. The speakers for this coffee hour include Hazel Farndale , business manager for Geothermal Engineering Ltd, who oversees GEL’s research and consulting activity on geothermal projects in the UK and globally, and specifically the deep geothermal United Downs project in Cornwall. She will be joined by David Townsend , founder and CEO of TownRock Energy , a geothermal consultancy out of Scotland focused on helping their clients unlock their geologic assets to eliminate waste and carbon emissions. About the talks: Hazel will provide insight into multiple resource geothermal energy development in Cornwall and across the UK. She will discuss the current barriers to the development of the geothermal industry in the UK and the support needed from the government, local planning authorities, and local communities to make the industry viable. Finally, she will touch on the industry’s opportunity to create thousands of green jobs, especially those utilizing skills developed in the oil & gas industry. David will then provide an overview of the work TownRock is doing towards developing geothermal resources in the UK. He will discuss the cost of waste heat and how thermal energy storage can be deployed at varying scales to both combat its negative effects and become a net zero energy source. He will finish by talking about BODYHEAT, an innovative project out of Glasgow in which the heat produced by club goers is stored in surrounding bedrock and later used to reduce the building’s overall carbon emissions. Afterwards, the floor will be open to questions from the audience. If you are curious about either of these projects, or have questions about the UK geothermal industry at large, this is the discussion for you. Please bring your questions, we look forward to seeing you there.

  • WEBINAR: Proceso VCD para la Construcción de Pozos Tecnológicos

    Thursday, July 13, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    Nuestro ponente compartirá con los asistentes los aspectos relevantes asociados a la Planificación, Diseño y Construcción de Proyectos Pozo Tecnológico según la metodología VCD, a través de las experiencias obtenidas con su aplicación en E&P. El alcance es asegurar una definición documentada del proyecto en cuanto a inversión de capital, costos operacionales, tiempo, calidad y riesgo. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Claudio Martínez, Ing. de Petróleo con MSc. 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 Gerente del CIED, área E&P, presidente de PetroUCV y asesor del gobierno de Venezuela, 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 para NExT. Claudio, integra el gran Equipo de Instructores/Mentores de la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section, específicamente para el Programa de Actualización Integral (PAI) y ahora para el Programa de Actualización Integral sobre Activación de Pozos Inactivos (PAI_API).

  • Annual General Meeting/Awards Day.

    Saturday, July 15, 2023, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM WAT
    It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend our Annual General Meeting/Awards Day. It is that time of the year where we converge to celebrate the successes of the outgoing board and usher in a new board.

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    Warri, Nigeria

  • July General Section Meeting - Distinguished Lecturer

    Thursday, July 20, 2023, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM PT
    The SPE San Joaquin Valley Section Invites you to attend a General Meeting in Bakersfield, California, featuring our guest speaker, Tom Emelander, from Weatherford. Topic: Sidetracking with Whipstocks: An Efficient Method for Increasing Your Operational and Asset Value Abstract: As the demand increases to lower overall cost of accessing reserves, more reliable operations during the well construction process are required and refined methods for maximizing the value of existing assets must be considered. Whipstock sidetracking has evolved as a viable solution to add operational value in both new and mature wells. This presentation will focus on the identification of applications and methods to increase operational efficiency in the process of drilling and completing wells along with recovering stranded production in existing fields. Speaker Bio: Tom Emelander is an SPE Distinguished Lecturer and the Product Line Manager for Weatherford’s Whipstock Systems. His early career focused on support and implementation of Casing Exit Technologies. After gaining operational experience, he was elevated to Technical Specialist where he guided his team to significant improvements in service quality. His recent role is focused on increasing efficiencies, developing new technologies, and working with operators on highly innovative re-entry projects including multiple industry first installations. Regarded as a subject matter expert, he has authored multiple technical papers and industry articles. Tom has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Western Michigan University Registration fee: $15.00 Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. You can attend as a walk-in and pay at the event. However, walk-in lunch availability will be limited.

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    Bakersfield, CA, United States

  • WEBINAR: ¿A Dónde nos lleva la Inteligencia Artificial (IA)? Implicaciones en la Sociedad

    Thursday, August 3, 2023, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM VET
    ¿A dónde nos lleva la Inteligencia Artificial? Implicaciones en la sociedad. Recorreremos el mundo de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), incluyendo una exposición del estado del arte de la tecnología, su contribución e impacto en la sociedad de hoy y la visión de futuro. En el negocio aguas arriba del petróleo, la IA ejerce un rol protagónico en la clasificación de litofacies en perfiles eléctricos, interpretación de estructuras y fallas desde los datos sísmicos, detección temprana de anormalidades a través del análisis de datos es tiempo real, la predicción de saturación y presiones a través de la interpolación espaciotemporal y la recomendación de acciones y trabajos a pozos basado en comportamiento reciente de los mismos. Así como ha aportado beneficios y mejoras a la salud, avance del conocimiento humano, evolución del entretenimiento y mercadeo, la IA ha estado sujeta a intensos debates por favorecer casos de uso menos éticos y carecer de criterios de moralidad (por ejemplo, entrenamiento con contenido sin permiso, deep fakes, etc.) Los sistemas de IA se auto entrenan y generan mayor conocimiento con el tiempo. ¿Es posible que estos sistemas actúen éticamente sin conciencia? ¿Qué futuro se prevé con el uso de la IA?. ¿Quiénes son nuestros ponentes? • Dr. Luigi Saputelli es un profesional de la Industria Petrolera con 30 años de experiencia. Ha laborado en diversas empresas a nivel internacional, tiene más de 100 publicaciones técnicas, contribuido con 9 patentes y 5 libros. Su área de interés es la gerencia de yacimientos con el uso de la automatización digital y la inteligencia artificial. • Adrián Galilea es un creador digital innovador y autodidacta. Es inversor y apasionado de las cripto monedas desde 2013. Ha sido gerente de proyectos de su propia creación y de terceros como DAZN. Ha desarrollado varias aplicaciones digitales de vanguardia incluyendo “KAI”, un asistente automático de IA integrado a Telegram, que usa ChatGPT para intercambiar mensajes, textos, imágenes y videos.

  • A Cool Way to Store Carbon Dioxide via Clathrate Hydrates

    Monday, August 21, 2023, 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM CT
    Climate change is known to be dominantly caused by the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). Over the years, the clathrate hydrate process has demonstrated promising potential for innovative applications, such as natural gas storage, carbon dioxide capture and storage, seawater desalination, and cold energy storage. CO2 hydrate, a solid compound consisting of molecular CO2 encased in crystalline lattices formed by water molecules, is an attractive option for long-term CO2 sequestration. Methane (CH4) hydrates in oceanic sediments have remained stable for millions of years, serving as a natural analog. Thus, the question arises: can we store CO2 in the form of hydrates in oceanic sediments indefinitely? In this presentation, the state-of-the-art on clathrate hydrate technology pertaining to carbon dioxide storage will be discussed in detail. Compact CO2 storage capacity, high stability, and the use of water as a solvent are key advantages of the hydrate-based CO2 storage system. Additionally, future research and development opportunities, as well as pathways for commercialization, will be explored. This webinar is categorized under the Projects, Facilities, and Construction technical disciplines. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Praveen Linga, and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Praveen Linga.

  • WEBINAR: Petrofísica Práctica en Yacimientos No Convencionales. Buscando El Lomito!

    Thursday, August 24, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Qué puedes llevarte de nuestro webinar?. La Petrofísica de alta calidad técnica se utiliza para encontrar zonas prospectivas y objetivos de perforación con el mayor potencial de producción de hidrocarburos. Los yacimientos no convencionales requieren volver a revisar intervalos penetrados por pozos viejos con hidrocarburos "bypasseados" en rocas madre, ricas en materia orgánica y arenas duras, económicamente inviables para entonces. Nuestro ponente revisará varios métodos petrofísicos para evaluar los recursos de hidrocarburos en yacimientos no convencionales con tecnología de vanguardia y explicará un flujo de trabajo práctico para producir un modelo petrofísico. Igualmente, nos presentará un modelado en yacimientos no convencionales en América del Norte y del Sur. Este enfoque práctico, una vez implementado, puede ser realizado por un geocientífico como un flujo de trabajo automatizado rápido para generar mapas de zonas prospectivas, localizar las zonas con el “lomito” de producción e identificar los mejores bancos para la colocación de pozos horizontales y la distribución de éstos en varios yacimientos. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Jesús M. Salazar, Licenciado en Física de la UCV, obtuvo su MsC. y PhD de UT en Austin. Ingresó a Marathon Oil en Houston (2018) como su principal especialista en petrofísica, previamente laboró para ConocoPhillips, Oxy y PDVSA en Estados Unidos, Canadá, Australia y Venezuela, en diferentes cargos de tecnología, exploración y operaciones. Fue Presidente y VP de Tecnología de la Sociedad de Petrofísicos y Analista de Registros (SPWLA), Editor Ejecutivo de la revista arbitrada SPE Reservoir Evaluation and Engineering y Editor Asociado de Petrophysics. Desde el 2019 es Editor Asociado de SPE Journal. En el 2020 recibió el reconocimiento Peer Apart de SPE. Ha publicado numerosos artículos para revistas arbitradas y congresos. En el 2006 obtuvo el premio al mejor artículo publicado en Petrophysics.

  • Endorsed Event: Gastech

    Tuesday, September 5 - Friday, September 8, 2023
    Gastech is at the heart of the natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technology conversation A landmark event in the energy industry’s calendar for over 50 years, Gastech 2023 is the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies. Gastech will take place at Singapore EXPO from 5 - 8 September. Gastech 2023 will look ahead to the future amidst an industry-wide transformation to drive progress to net zero. Industry thought leaders and innovators will gauge the outlook for the entire energy value chain during an unparalleled industry experience, over a four-day period. Singapore plays a growing and important role as a key energy hub, which boasts the world’s third largest refining centre, and will welcome over 300 Ministers, CEOs, and global business leaders. They will be joined by 4,000 delegates, 750 exhibitors, and 40,000 attendees from over 100 countries.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • WEBINAR: La Realidad de la Comunicación en Nuestra Dinámica Actual

    Thursday, September 14, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    · ¿Qué puedes llevarte de nuestro webinar?, · ¿Cómo influye el avance tecnológico en la comunicación interpersonal?. · ¿Estamos conscientes de los resultados de nuestra interacción con otros?. · ¿Cómo influyen las emociones al comunicarnos?. Estas interrogantes ilustran algunos de los escenarios que se nos presentan en los procesos de comunicación. Podemos educarnos para estar presentes de un modo que potencie la armonía y la cooperación, y que nos ayude a responder a nuestras necesidades: ¿cómo hacerlo?. Desde la reflexión y aprendizaje sobre nuestra comunicación habitual podemos ser más efectivos y coherentes con base en nuestros principios y valores. Nuestra ponente nos presenta el concepto y fundamentos del proceso de comunicación y la manera de integrar al comportamiento individual, técnicas y estrategias para mejorar la comunicación asertiva en el desempeño de nuestros roles. ¿Quién es nuestra ponente? Yuselly Sánchez, Lcda. en Educación (UCV), doble certificación internacional como Coach Organizacional (IAC). Especialista en Dinámicas de Grupo (UCV), Diplomada en Responsabilidad Social Empresarial (USB) y en Gerencia de RRHH (AVGH). Su trayectoria profesional es de más de 15 años en la gestión integral del Talento Humano, a través de la innovación, creatividad y eficiencia, posibilitando soluciones y servicios acorde a las diversas realidades organizacionales y del entorno. Es una apasionada por el desarrollo de competencias para la vida y el acompañamiento a organizaciones en la mejora continua a través de sus profesionales. Desde el año 2020 se ha desempeñado como facilitadora de procesos de enseñanza/aprendizaje para más de 2.000 personas de 15 países de Latinoamérica y Europa. Creó la metodología “Coaching del Aprendizaje”, la cual combina técnicas especializadas de Coaching de Equipos y metodologías de Dinámicas de Grupos, potenciando aprendizajes significativos en los participantes.

  • Regional Section Officers Meeting - The Hague

    Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 17, 2023
    RSOM is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow industry professionals and exchange ideas about business opportunities, issues and accomplishments in our sector. It is also an event for networking, section management, best practice sharing and learning. SPE events are focused on the need to display leadership in the industry with collaborative support from the industry. It is important for a successful event to have all the key stakeholders as part of our membership pool, as this brings diversity and collaboration to the table. This forum will provide an opportunity for exchange of, and exposure to, members from the entire region. It is anticipated some 70-90 Energy professionals will attend this event, comprising SPE European section board members, SPE regional award winners and students.
    The Hague, Netherlands

  • "Preferential Weld Corrosion and Integrity of Oil and Gas Facilities" | 18th September 2023

    Monday, September 18, 2023, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM SAT
    SPE Maputo Section is proud to announce, in cooperation with SPE Nigeria, a Distinguish Lecturer on the 18th September 2023, by Dr. Michel Adegbite. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/envHX-Tj Hurry and make sure you guarantee your place at the event!!

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    Maputo, Mozambique

  • "Becoming the Best Version of You | SPE Maputo Section DL – 19th September"

    Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM SAT
    SPE Maputo Section is proud to announce, in cooperation with SPE Nigeria, a DL on 19th September 2023, "Becoming the Best Version of You" by Eng. Temitope Oshuntuyi . For participation, please register in the following link: https://lnkd.in/eP9eCz26 Hurry and make sure you guarantee your place at the event!!

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    Maputo, Mozambique

  • AGM and Distinguished Lecture: CO2 Geological Storage from 8 Years of Dynamic Injection at the Aquis

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SGT
    CO2 Geological Storage from 8 Years of Dynamic Injection at the Aquistore CO2 Storage Site Rick Chalaturnyk University of Alberta and GeoVer Inc. Abstract: Do not underestimate the complexity of CO2 injection behaviour for full scale projects The Aquistore CO2 Storage Project is an integral component of SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CO2 Capture Project located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. Operational synergies between the capture facility (supply) and CO2-EOR (demand) also require excess CO2 to be transported via pipeline to the Aquistore site where it is injected into a hyper-saline fluid filled sandstone formation at approximately 3300 m depth. The reservoir temperature is approximately 120 °C, and average reservoir pressure is 35 MPa. Preliminary laboratory measurements on core plugs gave average values of porosity and permeability, 6% and 5 mD respectively. The Aquistore site includes one injection well and one observation well approximately 150m offset from the injection well. Both wells are completed with various measurement and monitoring equipment, including distributed temperature sensing lines (DTS), distributed acoustic sensing line (DAS) and tubing/casing-conveyed pressure gauges at different levels to measure pressure and temperature changes downhole during to CO2 injection. This presentation focuses on dynamic responses that have been recorded since the completion of the CO2 injection well and the start of CO2 injection began on April 16, 2015 and discusses issues ranging from well integrity to reservoir simulation to seismic monitoring. This unprecedented opportunity to collect monitoring data on the dynamics of phase changes (i.e. supercritical to liquid to gas phase shifts) from the wellhead to the geological formation associated with CO2 injection. Real time monitoring data of these phase changes in the injection stream under fully integrated operational conditions provides unparalleled information for understanding geological storage under these conditions and optimizing completion systems Biography: Rick Chalaturnyk is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Alberta and holds an NSERC/Energi Simulation Industrial Research Chair in Reservoir Geomechanics. His Reservoir Geomechanics Research Group focusses primarily on subsurface processes related to energy processes. He has established four unique GeoInnovation Environments, which includes 3D printing of rocks, high temperature/pressure reservoir geomechanical testing capability and a geotechnical beam centrifuge. Rick has over 20 years’ experience in CCUS projects, is currently working with PTRC and SaskPower in the Aquistore Project, is pursuing the integration of CO2 storage and geothermal opportunities and is involved with several other international CCS initiatives. For the AGM the committee is calling for nominees. The current list of nominees is below. Reach out to Steph with nominees. Payment to WCW (treasurer) via paynow. Please RSVP ASAP.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • The Role Of Reservoir Management In Lowering Our Carbon Footprint

    Thursday, October 5, 2023, 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM WAT
    Abstract: Engineers and scientists play a critical role in advancing innovative solutions to manage the carbon footprint and support activities that lead us towards the ‘global net-zero’ objective. Our traditional oil and gas production operations have generally not taken a systems approach that could result in lower carbon intensity. Effective reservoir and asset management practices can help improve this situation. In addition, subsurface aquifers and depleted reservoirs are the ideal place for supporting other industries reduce their carbon footprint due to the lack of currently available scalable commercial technologies. Evolving reservoir management practices support this immediate need. This talk will focus on understanding the basics of carbon intensity in our operations, provide some thoughts on how reservoir management practices can help improve the operations and ponder the activities of carbon storage in reservoirs. Dr. Jitendra Kikani is the Director of Reservoir Management (RM) for international businesses in the Chevron Technical Center. In this role, he is responsible for functional excellence, subsurface integrity and project assurance, as well as people development. Has published several dozen peer-reviewed technical papers and contributed to number of published books. He authored a textbook on Reservoir Surveillance which was published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in 2013.

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    Luanda, Angola

  • WEBINAR: Operaciones Petroleras con Impacto: Aplicación Práctica de los Beneficios de ESG

    Thursday, October 5, 2023, 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM VET
    ¿Qué puedes llevarte de nuestro webinar?. El propósito de esta presentación es proporcionar a los asistentes una comprensión práctica de los principios ambientales, sociales y de gobernanza corporativa (ESG), el impacto en la Industria del Petróleo y las formas en que pueden gestionar estos aspectos en su labor diaria. Además de la terminología y los conceptos, aprenderemos: • Cómo se aplican los principios y marcos ESG a las empresas de petróleo y de gas. • Cómo integrar ESG en el equipo operativo e identificar y priorizar el riesgo. • Cómo identificar y evaluar oportunidades para aplicar ESG. • Elementos prácticos que se pueden incluir dentro de un equipo y en toda la empresa. • Como las empresas de petróleo y de gas están incorporando ESG en sus negocios. También, aprenderemos estrategias para adiestrar a los profesionales, existentes en la empresa, con los conocimientos de ESG y así maximizar el valor con la mejora de los procesos y cumplir con las regulaciones exigidas. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Jorge Pinedo, B.Sc. en Ing. Mecánica y Maestría en Ing. de Petróleo de Heriot-Watt University, Reino Unido. Su experiencia de más de 30 años, a nivel operacional, técnico y gerencial, la ha desarrollado en tierra y en alta mar en diversas áreas de la Industria Petrolera, incluyendo: petróleo, gas y gas de carbón, metano, exploración, evaluación, vigilancia y optimización de la producción, gestión de yacimientos, modelaje integrado de producción, gestión integrada de proyectos e implementación de sistemas de gestión QHSE. Su trayectoria en gestión de operaciones de producción abarca desde la exploración, el yacimiento, la preparación para la operación y puesta en marcha para la producción hasta las ventas, supervisando al personal de las áreas operacionales y al de la oficina. Ha laborado en: el Mar del Norte del Reino Unido, los Países Bajos, Pakistán, Egipto, Kuwait, Indonesia, Australia, Omán, Italia, Qatar, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, China, Argelia, Perú e Iraq. Posee una larga trayectoria como colaborador de la SPE a nivel regional e internacional.

  • Distinguished Lecturer - Transforming How to Evaluate Wells and Unlock Reserves: Deep Transient Test

    Friday, October 6, 2023, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM ICT
    Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer Transforming How to Evaluate Wells and Unlock Reserves: Deep Transient Testing François-Xavier Dubost SLB 18:00 06 October 2023 BELGO, 159A Nguyen Van Thu, Q1 Abstract: Dynamic data, acquired using wireline formation testing or well testing techniques, are used by operators to address uncertainties associated with reserve estimates and productivity, while rationalizing field development and production costs. However, these evaluation techniques provide dynamic data at different length scales, and with different environmental footprint, cost, and operational constraints. To help reduce development risks, a Deep Transient Testing (DTT) technique was developed in response to an industry and customer need in 2015 and has been used since then by many oil companies. The method is a hybrid technique between wireline formation testing and Drill Stem Testing (DST) designed to meet local regulatory requirements to unlock reserves. It is based on innovations with higher resolution measurements, pumping of large fluid volumes on wireline at higher rates, extending testing time and circulating the produced fluids out of the well for safety and well control, without the requirement for surface flaring. These features enable dynamic reservoir characterization in thicker formations, higher permeabilities and with much deeper volume of investigation than previously available. Pressure transient testing and sampling results from DTT technique is now becoming an important component in operating companies’ reservoir evaluation programs. The DTT technique is embedded in a digital framework to provide early reservoir fluids models and reservoir insights coupled to geological models, so that well deliverability and prospect commerciality can be evaluated. DTT also aligns with global sustainable development goals, by enabling reductions in CO2 emissions by up to 96% percent, and offering high operational efficiency compared with other wireline formation testing systems to significantly reduce energy consumption. Biography: Francois-Xavier Dubost focused for 27 years on reservoir performance evaluation and recently joined the SLB HQ team as Reservoir Technical Director. Graduated from Herriot Watt University with an MSc in Reservoir Evaluation and Management, Francois has been looking at all angles of reservoir engineering topics from acquisition to interpretation and incorporation of the measurements into field models. He recently dedicated his interests in the field of Deep Transient Testing, introducing this topic to the industry with the first published papers, presenting it in different expert meetings and lectures, and acting as a leader internationally to develop this new technique. Francois co-authored over 30 publications and filed over 10 patents predominantly on Formation Testing & Sampling #DistinguishedLecturer #ReservoirDescriptionandDynamics

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    Hồ Chí Minh City, Viet Nam

  • 2023 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition Registration

    Monday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 18, 2023
    All , SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) - 2023 The SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition 2023 is scheduled for 16-18 October in San Antonio, TX. Registration for the three-day event is currently open. Register soon to avail the early bird pricing, valid until 15 September 2023. Registration Link: http://go.spe.org/23ATCEregtso Event Flyers More about the Event Attend ATCE 2023 and witness some of the brightest minds in the industry share their expertise and advancements! Don’t miss out on the Keynote Luncheon, led by renowned energy expert Jarand Rystad, CEO of Rystad Energy, who will be paving the way for a future of innovation. Get ready to witness the dawn of a new era in the energy industry at 2023 ATCE. This groundbreaking event is a convergence of bright minds, cutting-edge technologies, and visionary strategies that will shape the trajectory of the industry. Put your finger on the pulse of innovation and explore new horizons in energy! Embrace the power of knowledge and unlock the potential of energy efficiency at SPE’s 2023 ATCE. Explore the various technical sessions that will delve into the powers of AI and digitalization, energy storage, drilling and completions, and innovative solutions that will impact the ever-evolving energy landscape. Learn from leaders at Suncor, Halliburton, Devon Energy, and more. The future of energy awaits! Delve into groundbreaking topics like renewable energy integration, digitalization, and sustainable practices. Discover how industry experts like Aaron Ketter from Devon Energy Corporation and Toby Rice from EQT are shaping the energy landscape of tomorrow. Don’t miss out, be at the forefront of energy innovation. Exciting news! The Technical Program is live for the 2023 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition! Be in attendance to hear from hard-hitting speakers from leading companies like Rystad Energy, Suncor, Devon Energy, and more. Thank you, SPE - Flow Assurance Technical Section (FTS).

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    San Antonio, TX, United States

  • WORKSHOP: Día del Ingeniero 2023

    Thursday, October 26, 2023, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Celebramos el Día del Ingeniero en la SPE Caracas Petroleum Section? Así es,... Es un reconocimiento a nuestros extraordinarios profesionales, quienes, al igual que nuestra SPE, están presentes donde haya hidrocarburos y se han convertido en un semillero para agregar valor y contribuir con su extracción acertadamente. Por cuarto año consecutivo festejamos y reconocemos las exitosas trayectorias de nuestros profesionales, donde quiera se encuentren, su disposición para compartir su conocimiento y su capacidad para aprender, adaptarse y gerenciar los cambios del entorno. ¿Te unes a nuestro festejo?

  • Artifical Lift - ESPs. A lecture by Subject Matter Expert Jeff Dwiggins

    Thursday, October 26, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SG
    Bio Jeff Dwiggins has worked in the oil and gas industry for 30+ years and in the ESP industry since 1989. Prior to starting his consulting career, Jeff worked for Mobil Oil Corporation, Reda Pump Company and Wood Group ESP in various capacities. In 2002 Jeff founded Dwiggins Consulting LLC and subsequently founded Artificial Lift Solutions Pte Ltd (ALS), a Singapore company in 2009. Over the years Jeff has become recognized as an expert in the application and operation of electric submersible pumping systems (ESPs). Jeff and his team of engineers work on a wide variety of ESP and artificial lift projects throughout the world. Jeff was the project engineer for the initial development of cable deployed and coiled tubing deployed ESPs. Jeff holds patents on these applications and has authored papers on these topics. Additionally, Jeff has authored several SPE papers and articles on various topics relating to ESPs. Jeff routinely teaches courses on ESP failure analysis in such forums as the ESP Symposium, Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition, Middle East Artificial Lift Conference, and others. Currently, Jeff and his team are working on projects worldwide, including in North America, in conventional and unconventional applications. 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 WCW at 8337 4173. 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 Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • Tech Talk: Retrofit Thru-tubing Deep Gas Lift - A Case Study from Brunei

    Thursday, November 2, 2023, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM ICT
    Retrofit Thru-tubing Deep Gas Lift - A Case Study from Brunei Scott Gutleber & Threedhases Jiamjarasrungsi Weatherford 02 November 2023 BELGO - Q1 HCMC Abstract Scott and Nat will present a case study for a shut-in offshore oil producer in Brunei with multiple tubing leaks. An innovative thru-tubing retrofit gas lift system was installed, isolating the leaks and allowing for lift gas injection below the production packer. The gas lift valve was placed 200 m TVD deeper than the lowermost side pocket mandrel, enabling production from a deeper depth than would be possible using conventional gas lift. Within four hours of starting lift gas injection, the well was flowing steadily with 900 kPa of FWHP. This cost-effective approach helped the operator avoid an expensive workover and maximize production potential. Biographies Threedhases Jiamjarasrungsi (Nat) is Operations Manager at Weatherford with over 12 years of experience in artificial lift and production solutions in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. He holds a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career as an artificial lift engineer. Over the years, he has held a variety of roles in artificial lift, production chemicals, procurement, and digital solutions. He also served as a Board of Director for the SPE Thailand Chapter. Scott Gutleber is a Technical Sales Engineer from Weatherford with 14 years of experience in rigless well intervention. He holds a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Engineering and a Bachelors degree in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania. Scott is currently based in Bangkok, having completed assignments in Asia, the Middle East, West Africa, and the North Sea. Agenda 18:00 - 18:30 - Welcome Drinks and Food 18:30 - 19:30 - Presentation, Q&A 19:30+ - Networking Registration: Free entry for all participants This is a face-to-face session only Contact Robert Fargo on +84903689948 or robert.fargo@harbourenergy.com Have you registered for SPE membership or sponsorship? SPE members enjoy distinct access to a vast collection of resources, programs and services in conjunction with building a recognized community and having each member’s voice heard.For more information, please log on to https://www.spe.org/en/members/ Join now. Get involved locally.

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    Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

  • Mastering the Challenges of High-Frequency Torsional Oscillations in Hard Rock Drilling

    Thursday, November 9, 2023, 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM WAT
    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 The audience shall connect drilling in hard and dense formation with PDC cutters and rotary steerable systems to HFTO. The complexity of the proper interpretation of the measurements related to HFTO is highlighted. Also, 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

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    Luanda, Angola

  • SPE NL November Meeting & Lecture

    Monday, November 13, 2023, 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM CET
    Ticket shop opens 30 October.
    The Hague, Netherlands

  • CO2 in, CH4 out! A Useful Concept for Hydrates?

    Monday, November 27, 2023, 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
    Overview Natural gas hydrate deposits are found on all active and passive continental margins as well as in permafrost regions and deep lakes. Their worldwide occurrence and the large quantities of natural gas they contain make them appear to be both an energy source and a potential climate factor. In order to use the methane bound in gas hydrate deposits in the most climate-neutral way possible, it has been proposed to combine the extraction of natural gas from the gas hydrates with the injection of CO2: The methane gas trapped in the gas hydrates is to be replaced by CO2. In recent years, a large number of experimental and numerical simulations have been performed to understand the interaction between injected CO2 and the hydrate-bearing sediment. This webinar summarizes the main results and highlights the challenges and potential opportunities of the method. This webinar is categorized under the Projects, Facilities, and Construction technical discipline. All content contained within this webinar is copyrighted by Judith Schicks and its use and/or reproduction outside the portal requires express permission from Judith Schicks. Speaker: Judith Schicks Dr. Judith M. Schicks is the head of the Gas Hydrate Research Group at the German Research Centre for Geosciences GFZ, Potsdam, Germany and holds a professorship for thermodynamics of multiphase systems at the University of Potsdam, Germany. The group's research focuses on understanding the thermodynamics of complex gas hydrates and their application in natural and industrial systems. She received her diploma in chemistry in 1995 and her PhD in applied physical chemistry in 1999 from the Gerhard Mercator University of Duisburg. In 2013 she habilitated with a thesis on gas hydrates at the University of Potsdam, where she was appointed “Privatdozentin” in 2014 and as Professor at 2021. At the University of Potsdam, she teaches the subjects of environmental chemistry, analytics, and the fundamentals and applications of clathrate hydrates. Moderator: Aziz Rahman Dr. Aziz Rahman is an Associate Professor in the Petroleum Engineering Program at Texas A&M University - Qatar (TAMUQ). Before his appointment at TAMUQ, he was a faculty member at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and an Instructor at the University of Alberta, Canada. Dr. Rahman received his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada, in 2010. Since then, he has been involved in several research collaborations with companies, including Total Energies, Qatargas, Schlumberger, North Oil Company, NEL, Syncrude Canada, GRi Simulations, and Petroleumsoft. During this time, Dr. Rahman secured around $2.5 million in research funding from organizations such as the Qatar Foundation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and Newfoundland Research & Development Corp. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta, Canada, and an active member of organizations such as SPE and ASME.

  • Production Enhancement Projects: A New Mindset to Boost Hydrocarbon from Brown Fields.

    Monday, November 27, 2023, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EET
    Join Maria Leticia Vazquez, Business Development Manager for Production Enhancement Projects at SLB, as she introduces an innovative strategy aimed at increasing production, reducing operational costs, and mitigating environmental impact.
    Cairo, Egypt

  • Technical Talk: Latest in Completions

    Thursday, November 30, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SGT
    Outline : Let’s talk about completions! It is the critical connection between the well and the reservoir to maximize the recovery of oil and gas. We will start with the basics of completion designs from sandface to upper completions. The next part is about maximizing infrastructure and efficiency with electric intelligent completion systems. Electrification and digitalization of completions provide the greatest opportunity to increase field recovery efficiency and reduce infrastructure. We will also touch on the topic of extended reach and multilaterals to improve reservoir production by accessing numerous production zones or by increasing the contact area between a wellbore and a formation with minimal increase in drilling and completion costs. Bio : Arinta Fadly is an experienced (15+ years of seniority) oil and gas professional with an international background. She is currently a Product Champion for the Completions product line for SLB, overseeing the global reach of gas lift products and services. Prior to moving to Singapore, Arinta worked as an instructor for core completion in SLB’s Middle East and Asia learning center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Having worked in the field operations for almost 10 (ten) years, she experienced firsthand running various completion installations, as both field supervisor and project engineer in different kinds of environments, including onshore, offshore, platform, subsea, workover rigs, and ultra-deepwater rigs. She has experience not only in upper completions but also in sand control equipment, multilateral wells, and multistage stimulation. Arinta holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Nanyang Business School, NTU, Singapore, class of 2023. Cost (for registration in advance up to 24 hours before the event ): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we can record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. 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. Cost includes food and beverages. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta (SPE Singapore Program Chair) via WhatsApp (+65 8647 1104) or email ( afadly@slb.com ) for any questions or clarification.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • 2023 End of Year Party!

    Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SGT
    Dear members, You are cordially invited to our end-of-year party, held on Wednesday, 6 December, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Level 3), 31 Boat Quay. This event is a collaboration with the AIEN (Association of International Energy Negotiators) society. This invitation is for SPE Singapore chapter members only . Advance registration and cross-checking of a valid membership list will be required. Please register through the registration section of this page. This will be an opportunity to connect with energy industry colleagues, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle while celebrating the year-end over drinks and nibbles. Price: Members $35. IMPORTANT: Payment at the door is NOT available, and only registration paid before the 4th of December will be included in the attendance list Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • Compartir Navideño 2023

    Thursday, December 7, 2023, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿A la expectativa de nuestro Compartir Navideño?... Prepárate e invita a tus colegas para el disfrute de lo previsto en nuestro evento de cierre de año, cuya presentación de lo relevante del 2023 realizará Tomás Mata, extrapolando lo que se espera sean los cambios posibles a nivel energético para Venezuela. Adelantarte a los festejos de fin de año, brindando por la prosperidad y por el bienestar de todos para el 2023, en un ambiente musical acorde. Te esperamos!

  • SPE NL December Meeting & Lecture

    Monday, December 11, 2023, 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM CET
    The Hague, Netherlands

  • Investigation of Casing Leak Problem in Deep Wells: Does the Data Give a Wrong Answer?

    Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EET
    The SPE Egyptian Section is thrilled to announce the insightful presentation of the December Monthly Meeting titled "Investigation of Casing Leak Problem in Deep Wells: Does the Data Give a Wrong Answer?" Marwa Alqutt, an esteemed expert in Drilling Fluids and Cementing, will lead an engaging session where attendees will dive into the complexities of casing leaks in deep wells. The presentation offers a valuable exploration of casing leak challenges, navigating through data interpretation and analysis, and shedding light on potential misinterpretations that could lead to inaccurate conclusions. Join us on Dec. 19th at Khalda Petroleum Company for an enriching experience. Secure your spot now to be part of this impactful conversation led by Marwa Alqutt . Best regards, SPE Egyptian Section
    Cairo, Egypt

  • i-trak/Corva Technology - Digitalization

    Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EET
    Join us for an insightful session on "i-trak/Corva Technology - Digitalization," where we'll delve into Baker Hughes’ OFSE Digital Capabilities, delivering a step-change in operational efficiency. Discover the latest advancements in digital technologies transforming the Oil & Gas industry. By Eng. Hesham Al Kholy
    cairo, Egypt

  • Joint with AIEN Workshop: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in the APAC Energy Industry

    Thursday, January 25, 2024, 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM SGT
    The Singapore SPE section is collaborating with the AIEN to bring you an outstanding event at members rate. If you are SPE member but not AIEN member, you can still register with member's rate. Below are the details of the event: One-day conference on “Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage in the APAC Energy Industry”. The conference will focus on CCS/CCUS issues that are relevant for the energy industry in the Asia Pacific region. The focus will be on global sustainability issues such as: Introduction to the basic technical, transportation, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS. An understanding of the minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes. An understanding of how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of comprehensive regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risks. A discussion on market creation and current financing mechanisms to support CCS/CCUS in Asia. This conference will include a diverse group of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the energy industry. Our speakers and panelists will address topics such as the role of CCS/CCUS as a low-carbon solution, legal risks associated with inadequate regulatory structures, opportunities in APAC, the current regulatory frameworks in Asia Pacific, and more. Conference Co-chairs Michael Arruda, King & Spalding LLP Egon van der Hoeven, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Continuing Education Credits AIEN is an accredited sponsor approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE. The number of MCLE credit hours awarded for this event are still being determined. Registration Fees Your conference registration includes digital materials, breaks, a lunch and a Networking Reception. Your registration does not include hotel and travel accommodations. All fees are in USD. Member Rates AIEN/SPE Active Member: $300 Government/National Company Member: $300 Non-Member Rates Non-AIEN and Non-SPE member: $375 SPE Singapore members' special : you can get a discounted price of $300. Please contact Paulina directly (details at the bottom of this page) to get your discount coupon code. You will then enter the discount coupon code when submitting the payment on the registration website page. Click the blue button "Register Now" below. Objectives This one-day forum will: · Introduce basic technical, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS · Describe minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes · Discuss market creation and financing mechanisms available to support CCS/CCUS in Asia · Discuss how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of robust regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risk Sessions / Panels / Speakers 1. Welcome Remarks (9:00 am – 9:15 am) – Michael Arruda, AIEN Asia Regional Director, King & Spalding LLP (Tokyo) 2. Keynote : Role of CCS/CCUS as a Low Carbon Solution and Opportunity in APAC (9:15 am - 9:45 am) – Abstract : Countries and companies are setting aggressive net-zero targets, while hydrocarbon energy forms are still required to meet the world's energy demands. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage, at scale, will be among the tools necessary to reach these targets. The keynote speaker will set the stage for how CCS/CCUS’s potential can provide large scale solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy with a focus on its role in Asia Pacific. 3. The Value Chain of Carbon – Capturing, Transporting and Storing CO2 (9:45 am – 11:00 am) Abstract : CCS technology has been deployed for nearly half a century. Employing this solution at scale and across borders requires new policies to establish a value chain between emitters, transporters, and storage providers. This panel will provide an overview of the technical aspects of CCS/CCUS; market creation and financing, including Inflation Reduction Act and Joint Carbon Market (Japan); and liability considerations for CCS/CCUS projects. a. Overview / Moderator: Mark Tandy, Senior Business Developer, EP/NB-CN/CCS, TotalEnergies (Paris) b. Technical i. Capture / Hubs Joseph Stroffolino, Solution Development Manager, Energy Transition APAC, Air Liquide (Singapore) ii. Transportation – Shipping, Pipelines, Terminals Yuji Aibara, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Tokyo) iii. Storage / MMV Prabhat Agrawal, Senior Advisor, Gaffney Cline (Singapore) c. Risk Management Baker Botts – Michael Harrison, Partner (Singapore) \ d. Market Creation and Financing Standard Chartered – Kamal Khullar, Managing Director, Energy and Resources – Asia Pacific and Middle East (Singapore) Networking Break (11:00 am – 11:15 am) 4. Current Regulatory Frameworks in Asia Pacific (11:15 am – 12:30 pm) Abstract : Enabling large scale CCS/CCUS projects requires regional cooperation and corresponding national policies to encourage investment, development, and safe operations. Comprehensive legislation or regulations have yet to be put in place to do so. While countries' policies are in varying stages of development, long-term investors require certain minimum legislative and regulatory standards to underpin investments decisions. This panel will cover the current legal and regulatory frameworks in certain Asia Pacific countries and discuss minimum standards necessary to encourage investment and realize development of CCS/CCUS value chain. Speakers/moderators under consideration a. Singapore : Kelvin Wong, Partner, Allen & Gledhill (Singapore) b. Indonesia : Belladonna Maulianda, Special Advisor Coordinating Ministry Maritime Affairs and Investment, Executive Director of Indonesia CCS Center (Jakarta) c. Malaysia : Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division, Petronas (Kuala Lumpur) d. Australia : Jocelyn Taylor, Manager, CCUS & H2 Collaborations, Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (Canberra) Moderator : TK & Partners , Ed Lock, Managing Director (Bangkok) (Co-Author, “Unlocking Asia–Pacific’s Vast Carbon-Capture Potential”, McKinsey & Company (February 2023)) Lunch Break: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 5. Legal Risks Associated with Inadequate Regulatory Structures (2:00 pm – 3:15 pm) Abstract : Incomplete regulations and inconsistent frameworks across the Asia Pacific region require interim solutions to bridge the gaps. This panel will discuss legal challenges associated with gaps in the regulatory frameworks, cross-border considerations, and brainstorm possible solutions. a. King & Spalding – Zoe Bromage, Partner (Singapore) b. Shearman & Sterling – Angie Bible, Counsel (Singapore) c. Squire, Patton, Boggs – Natalie Lonergan, Partner (Sydney) Moderator : Professor Tina Soliman Hunter, Macquarie University (Sydney) (co-author, Implications of ‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ for the Hydrocarbon Industry: A Case Study of Selected Mature Petroleum Jurisdictions , JWELB) Networking Break: (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm) 6. Commercializing Carbon (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm) Abstract : There are minimum commercial and regulatory standards required to regulate the capture and storage of carbon and to provide the potential for entering into commercial arrangements for its utilization. This panel will discuss those minimum standards and current efforts underway in Asia Pacific and elsewhere – including the development of model contractual arrangements -- to ensure that the benefits of CCS/CCUS can be realized to assist countries and companies realize their net zero ambitions. a. Petronas – Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division – Kasawari (Kuala Lumpur) b. ExxonMobil – Christina Konvicka, Global Policy Coordinator – Indonesia CCS Hubs (Houston) c. Chevron – Vitaly Osokin, Business Development Manager New Energies, Asia Pacific (Singapore) d. Santos – Nick Pembshaw, Vice President, Infrastructure (Adelaide) Moderator : Phil Solomon, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group (Singapore) 7. Closing Remarks (4:45 pm – 5:00 pm) 8. Networking and Cocktail Reception (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

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  • WEBINAR: Nueva Tecnología para Optimizar y Automatizar la Producción en Campos Maduros

    Thursday, January 25, 2024, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Qué puedes esperar de nuestro Webinar sobre Nueva tecnología para optimizar y automatizar la producción en campos maduros? Nuestro ponente nos dará a conocer esta tecnología y su uso en la Industria Petrolera en Venezuela, aprovechando su potencial para la recuperación de la producción diferida en campos maduros. También, nos mostrará en qué consiste esta tecnología, qué es y cómo funciona la válvula automática de superficie, su instalación, requisitos de aplicación, pozos candidatos, ventajas y experiencias con resultados de campo. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Julio Granadillo, Ingeniero de Petróleo de la Universidad Central de Venezuela, con un Diplomado sobre Formación para Gerentes de la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas Nacional, en el IESA. Ha laborado en las siguientes empresas: Primera Resources en el desarrollo de software; en Castillomax Oil and Gas, S.A como asesor de nuevas tecnologías; en GETCO GULFENERGY COMPANY LIMITED como asesor de proyectos de exploración y explotación de hidrocarburos y en la Corporación Venezolana del Petróleo (CVP) en el área de desarrollo de negocios. Actualmente se desempeña como profesor del Ciclo Básico y como Ingeniero de Desarrollo de Tecnologías de Ekabel en la Universidad Central de Venezuela.

  • SAVE THE DATE: SPE NL Black Tie Candlelight Dinner & Dance 2024

    Thursday, January 25, 2024, 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM CET

  • SPE NL Events Programme: Feb '24 - Oct '24

    Wednesday, February 14 - Wednesday, November 6, 2024
    Thursday 15th February. Underground Hydrogen Storage Workshop organised by SPE NL. Monday 11th March. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Distinguished Lecturer Martin Storey discusses "A survival guide for digital transformation". Monday 8th April. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Emanuele Gemelli (Petrogas): Emissions reduction management. Monday 13th May. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Dr. Mark Davis (Capterio): “How advanced analytics is accelerating net zero progress, creating value and reducing gas flaring”. Wednesday 15th May. SPE NL CCS Workshop. Monday 17th June. SPE NL Energy Day. Monday 17th June. Joint PGK/SPE BBQ and Meeting. “Machine-Learning for Efficient CO2 Storage Modeling” Monday 9th September. SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Geertjan Og: Canopus Drilling Technology (tentative) Monday 14th October: SPE NL Monthly Lecture. Jeroen Abels: "Permitting process for N05-A" - learnings and the story about the N05-A project and its role in the energy transition

  • Regenerative Practice for Oil & Gas: Our Unique Opportunity to be Part of the Solution

    Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EET
    Regenerative practice is a new concept for the industry which has practiced resource extraction for over a century. Our industry has an unprecedented opportunity to be a major contributor to climate change solutions due to our training and expertise. Regeneration is a natural outcome of resource stewardship. Just as we, as an industry, strive to be more efficient in our use of time, material, and energy, we must also become better stewards of the conditions that enable humans to thrive on the planet. Our industry is crucial for a prosperous future. Regenerative practice is the key. Concepts like the circular economy, bioeconomics, and biomimicry are discussed and examples of their integration into operations are provided. The key takeaway for this talk is that we all have a role in a regenerative future for the industry

  • Workshop: Introduction to Underground Hydrogen Storage Developments

    Thursday, February 15, 2024, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM NL
    SPE-NL_UHS_Workshop_Extended_Flyer.pdf SPE_NL_UHS_Workshop_Review.pdf
    Rijswijk, Netherlands

  • WEBINAR: Tecnología LoRaWAN para Automatizar la Producción en Campos de Petróleo y de Gas

    Thursday, February 15, 2024, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Cuál es el tema? Tecnología LoRaWAN para automatizar producción en campos de petróleo y de gas. Nuestros ponentes Javier y Elroy nos darán a conocer esta tecnología, la cual se ha comenzado a utilizar en la Industria Petrolera de Venezuela y de otros países, cuyas características permiten su instalación en lugares remotos para mejorar la producción, mediante el ajuste de los parámetros en tiempo real, realizar un estricto control y seguimiento de las operaciones, desde la seguridad de los equipos, los profesionales que allí laboran y el resguardo del medio ambiente. El uso de esta tecnología, con alto esfuerzo local, requiere un estudio de los requerimientos del cliente para su implantación y obtención de resultados exitosos. Es una herramienta de excelente relación costo/beneficio y rápida integración con aplicaciones de software existentes en la empresa del cliente. LoRaWAN ofrece una manera fácil y económica para agilizar objetivos operativos y facilitar la migración a campos digitales y LLot. También nos presentan casos reales de campo, donde se integra exitosamente esta tecnología para atender las necesidades diversas de los pozos. ¿Quiénes son nuestros ponentes? Javier Medina, Ing. en Electrónica, con Especializaciones en Telecom., Gestión y Consultoría de Telecom., y Diplomado en Ciberseguridad, con más de 25 años de experiencia en el mercado de telecomunicación y tecnología. Ha laborado en diferentes empresas como Siemens, Nortel y ZTE. Posee amplia experiencia con fabricantes de equipos como como Huawei, Cisco, Juniper. Actualmente se desempeña como gerente de la empresa COLBITS, compañía orientada a I+D y enfocada en desarrollar sistemas embebidos (hardware y software) para aplicaciones en el ecosistema de Territorios Inteligentes. Elroy Rosado, BSc en Tecnología y Comun., MBA, con Diplomados en Sist. de Telemetría y Automat. y Control. Con experiencia mayor a 25 años, ha laborado en Schneider Electric, Control Microsystems y Freeware Technologies, desempeñando cargos ejecutivos relacionados con ventas y desarrollo de nuevos negocios para América. Actualmente se desempeña como CEO en la empresa Advance Industrial Wireless Technologies and Solutions (AIWTS), con sede en USA.. Te esperamos!

  • SPE NL March Meeting & Lecture

    Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BA
    The Hague, Netherlands

  • WEBINAR: Activando tu Liderazgo Personal...Estrategias para el Éxito en Transiciones Críticas

    Thursday, March 7, 2024, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET
    ¿Qué puedes esperar de está presentación? Es un webinar diseñado para profesionales en busca de herramientas prácticas para triunfar en momentos de cambio y desafío. Este evento único muestra cómo el liderazgo es esencial en el lugar de labores y crucial en la vida cotidiana. Exploramos diversas habilidades de liderazgo: comunicación asertiva, toma de decisiones, gestión de conflictos y la dirección personal. Mostramos nuevas perspectivas sobre este tema y estrategias probadas para gestionar desafíos y comprender la importancia del liderazgo personal en la consecución de las metas. Aprenderemos como enfocar soluciones para superar crisis de identidad, estrés financiero e impacto emocional con métodos prácticos como Inteligencia Emocional, Resiliencia, Networking y Planificación Estratégica Adaptativa. Aprovecha esta experiencia transformadora y la oportunidad de descubrir el líder que llevas dentro y así trazar un curso hacia el éxito en todas las áreas de tu vida. Prepárate para desatar tu potencial de liderazgo. ¿Quién es nuestro ponente? Alessandro Ungredda, Ing. Mecánico egresado de la USB, VZLA, en 1986, y con MSc en Gerencia de Tecnología en el MIT, Cambridge MA, en 1993. Es un profesional con más de 30 años de experiencia en la Industria del Petróleo y del Gas y una amplia trayectoria en planificación estratégica y gestión de tecnología. Su recorrido profesional incluye roles clave en consultoría gerencial, desarrollo de negocios y liderazgo de proyectos en empresas líderes del sector. Alessandro es reconocido por su capacidad para comunicar ideas complejas de manera clara y efectiva. Su enfoque práctico y orientado a resultados, junto con su experiencia internacional y multilingüe, lo convierten en un experto calificado para impartir este webinar "Activando tu Liderazgo Personal: Estrategias para el Éxito en Transiciones Críticas". Aprovecha esta oportunidad única de aprender de un profesional con una amplia experiencia en la industria. Te esperamos!

  • SPE Distinguished Lecture - Jaideva Goswami - Early Kick Detection

    Friday, March 22, 2024, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM NT
    PLEASE RSVP BELOW A kick or an influx may be defined as an unintended flow of formation fluid into the borehole. It occurs when the wellbore pressure falls below the formation pore pressure. Not all kicks are dangers; however, an uncontrolled kick can lead to catastrophic events. A reliable early kick detection and monitoring system is critical to maintaining wellbore stability. Typically, the gain in pit volume and change in flow rate serve as some of the primary kick indicators. Secondary indicators include borehole pressure, temperature, resistivity, mud properties, and cuttings. While the gain in pit volume can indicate the kick with higher reliability, the downhole measurements in conjunction with high-speed telemetry and advanced real-time processing algorithms can be an effective early warning system, enabling timely mitigation plans. This lecture begins with some basics of wellbore stability, kick indicators, and monitoring systems. Various downhole sensor measurements and their relevance to kick detection are discussed. Both experimental and field examples are presented to illustrate the methodology. Pressure data are analyzed to estimate change in density and correlate it with the type, location, and evolution of the influx along the wellbore. Some innovative ideas on sensor design and realtime data processing for event detection and uncertainty quantification are discussed. One key message from this lecture: Kicks can be catastrophic, but recent and future developments in sensor technology, data processing, and telemetry are enabling timely identification and mitigation plans.

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    St. John's, NF, Canada

  • Angola International Conference & Student Paper Contest

    Monday, April 1, 2024, 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM WAT
    Luanda, Angola

  • April Luncheon

    Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CT
    Enhancing Interpretation of Diagnostic Data Using Near-Wellbore Measurements Abstract The continual advancement in the number and quality of diagnostic tools has brought about significant improvements in their utilizations, though the information derived from these tools often still lacks straightforward interpretation. While tracer data is insightful for assessing zonal isolation, there arises a challenge when data indicates the absence of isolation, prompting the next question… why? Is it geology or parent-child related? Image logs can identify fractures, but how can you determine which fractures might be productive? Furthermore, variations in cluster and perforation behaviors, and/or the occurrence of well-to-well communication in some stages and not others, pose additional questions. Fracture diagnostics are an essential part of understanding the impact of completion designs on fracture development. However, more often than not, there are variations in geology from stage to stage, cluster to cluster, and even foot to foot that make each stage unique. This variation can often confuse or even obscure the ultimate goal of the diagnostics in evaluating varying completion parameters. This presentation reviews the significance of incorporating near-wellbore properties as an integral addition to other diagnostics, and how drilling data can be used to characterize the rock being drilled. The talk will review multiple instances where near-wellbore properties, including rock strength and the presence of pre-existing depleted fractures, provided crucial context to various diagnostic data such as RA tracers, image logs, microseismic, pumping data, surface seismic, and fiber optics. A framework detailing the utilization of near-wellbore properties to best construct a robust completions testing plan will also be discussed. Bio Bill Katon serves as the Chief Petrophysicist at Drill2Frac, a company that leverages existing drilling data to provide near-wellbore rock properties and fluid distribution modeling for wells. With an extensive background spanning three decades in the oilfield services sector, Bill oversees service delivery, product development, and business expansion of Drill2Frac solutions within the unconventional market. Before joining Drill2Frac, Bill held various roles at Schlumberger, ranging from wireline operations and management to sales, account management, and petrophysics. Possessing a BS degree in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge to the field.

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    Austin, TX, United States

  • April Monthly Meeting

    Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CT
    April Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 2 at 11 :30 AM a t Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 Register by noon on Monday, April 1 With RSVP $30 per person // Without RSVP $35 per person **At the door registration cannot be guaranteed. Please RSVP early!** "Surface-Controlled Gas Lift Technology Applications in the US L48" Ken Monaldi, North American Sales Manager and Joel Shaw, Vice President of the Western Hemisphere for Silverwell Note: Speaker will present in person.

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    San Antonio, TX, United States

  • WEBINAR: Perspectivas del Gas Natural en Venezuela

    Thursday, April 4, 2024, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET

  • Automated Well Monitoring: From Data Pre-processing to Well Performance Profile

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CET
    Presented by Anton Shchipanov (NORCE – Norwegian Research Centre, Stavanger, Norway) Abstract: Automated well operations is a rapidly growing area with recent progress in automated drilling extending now into automated well monitoring and control during production operations. In reservoir engineering, although the industry continues to guide decision making processes mainly based on physics-based models and simulations, the focus of further developments of the industrial workflows has shifted towards hybrid solutions incorporating machine learning and big data analytics. Development of such solutions requires new approaches to integrate the reservoir physics into the workflows suitable for machine learning and big data analytics. We present one of such hybrid solutions focused on well monitoring using pressure and rate measurements with permanent gauges and flowmeters. Data-driven methods employed for data preprocessing like automated pressure transient identification and recognition of patterns in time - lapse pressure responses are combined with physics-informed methods used to evaluate well performance. Application of this hybrid workflow is illustrated with well examples from the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Potential application areas of this automated workflow include analysis of big well datasets already accumulated in the industry, on-the-fly data interpretation with real-time alarming of performance issues as well as providing input data for full-field reservoir simulations. Biography: Dr. Anton Shchipanov is a chief scientist at NORCE (Norwegian Research Centre) in Stavanger, Norway. Anton has been participating and managing R&D and consultancy projects for 20+ years and is a co-author of 30+ papers published. His research interests include well and reservoir monitoring and simulation within oil and gas, geological carbon storage and geothermal energy.

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    Stavanger, Norway

  • April Monthly Meeting: Michael Mullett

    Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CT
    Title: CapEx Management Lessons: Real-Time Pipe Friction and Perforation Efficiency Optimization Using Surface Based Acoustic Measurements Bio: Michael Mullett, B.S. in Petroleum Engineering with a minor in Business from Louisiana State University, has over 5 years of experience in completions operations between SLB and Seismos, conducting work in most basins across the Lower 48. Currently an account manager on Seismos' upstream engineering team with primary regional focus on the Permian and Eagle Ford shale plays. Abstract: Poor perforation efficiency and excessively high treating pressures arise from subsurface problems that lead to increased pumping costs and cluster overcapitalization in the range of $400,000/well upfront. This is before taking into account the lost reserves which in current designs can be worth in the range of $100,000/cluster throughout the life of a well's production. Historically, most technologies that o ff er a way to evaluate these issues have been either highly invasive, expensive, or unreliable which is why in 2022, Seismos, in conjunction with a major operator, went about field testing a new acoustic based alternative that only requires high rate sensors located at the wellhead. Through numerous wells, including those with bottomhole gauges and permanently cemented fiber, the acoustic friction analysis of rapid planned and unplanned rate drops (5 bpm+) was validated in its ability to deliver accurate real-time measurements of pipe friction and perforation friction - a crucial step towards the proper calculation of perforation efficiency and its time dependent counterpart, uniformity.

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    Farmers Branch, TX, United States

  • April Meeting - C. Bourgeois - Validating Efficient Completion Design

    Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CT
    For our April meeting, we welcome Mr. Charles Bourgeois from DarkVision Technologies who will be presenting " Validating Efficient Completion Design through Advanced Perforation Analysis ", a novel virtual unplugging methodology enabled by highly accurate and validated entry-hole measurements, as well as other insights gained from the aggregate analysis of the world’s largest calibration perforation dataset. Abstract High-resolution acoustic imaging technology provides operators with the ability to extract submillimetric measurements of perforations at any depth into a casing wall. Owing to its 3D nature, submillimetric acoustic data permits the extraction of highly accurate area-based measurements at any radial distance into a perforation, with key distances at the inner and outer casing boundaries. This novel technology is fluid agnostic and unaffected by the opacity or clarity of the fluid. The robust 3D measurement capabilities of the platform have made it an ideal means to evaluate casings and perforations in challenging environments such as hydraulically fractured wells. The integration of high-resolution acoustic imaging into numerous operators’ hydraulic fracture and completions evaluation workflows has resulted in a highly insightful aggregate submillimetric perforation dataset. This large dataset has led to the development of a method that can virtually unplug perforations using a well-specific “perforation entry- and exit-hole area correlation.” The established correlation can only be extracted using acoustic-based imaging, as it requires submillimetric resolution of both the inner diameter (ID) and outer diameter (OD) profiles of each perforation. Using this correlation, the resulting set of post-frac perforation exit-hole measurements improves the operator’s ability to complete a holistic well completion evaluation, even when the perforations are plugged due to unfavorable well conditions. The outcome is improved operational insight owing to the ability to directly compare stages with plugged perforations to those without. This approach can be applied at any point in the well’s life cycle, allowing operators to revisit assessments and virtually unplug obscured and proppant-filled perforations. The methodology requires sound baseline knowledge of the downhole perforating charges performance. The baseline is typically obtained through a calibration stage, which is a stage of charges that are shot but left unstimulated to provide control measurements for a specific charge under the given well conditions. The current industry performance of downhole perforating charges is investigated using an aggregated dataset of calibration charges. To validate this solid-state acoustic imaging technology and demonstrates its high degree of accuracy for entry- and exit-hole perforation measurements, machined samples were scanned using this technology and with a metrology-grade laser scanner for comparison. Bio Charles is the US Sales Director for DarkVision Technologies. Graduating from LSU with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, Charles began his career as a field engineer with Baker Hughes. He worked across the business in various roles such as product manager and account manager. Since joining DarkVision, Charles has been instrumental in advancing the answers derived from acoustic based imaging including entry hole analysis, volumetric proppant calculations, and more. Charles has helped to publish numerous SPE papers and has provided deep insight for his clients and their challenges.

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    Fort Worth, TX, United States

  • Pints & Posters

    Thursday, April 18, 2024, 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET
    Scholarship amounts announced! 1st place: $2500 2nd place: $1500 3rd place: $500 Deadline for printing posters = April 12th. Please note that the SPE Pittsburgh Section will be covering this cost for those students selected to present! Poster Details: The dimensions for the poster should measure 48 inches in width by 32 inches in height. Please ensure that the poster is saved in PDF format. The PDF version of the poster will be collected by the SPE Pittsburgh Officers and forwarded to the printers following the application deadline of April 12th, 2024. Any posters not submitted by this deadline will require the student's responsibility for printing. Headlining Sponsor: Pints Headliner $1,537.50 -- Thank you to our Student Section Sponsors! Drilling Tools International Evolution Well Services Noble Environmental Deep Well Services Gladiator Energy -- Registration NOW OPEN! Professionals: Professionals $55.00 Students: FREE

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    Canonsburg, PA, United States

  • WEBINAR: Mejores Prácticas para la Activación de Pozos Inactivos

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM VET

  • Waterflood Optimization by Data Analytics on Mature Fields-Accelerated the Field Developing Process

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM EET
    Currently, 70 percent of global oil is being produced from mature fields. The waterflood process is widely used to improve the oil recovery of mature fields. Unlocking the potential of existing mature assets and the optimization of waterflooding can be challenging using traditional dynamic modeling workflows due to high well count, years of historical production data (extensive data set), complex stratigraphy, etc.; however, these challenges create opportunities for applying data-driven techniques. In addition, increased attention towards reducing carbon emissions makes data-driven techniques more attractive as they are computationally-light techniques. First, this work reviews classical analytics for studying the waterflood process; after that, machine learning techniques are used to optimize rates of water injector wells for maximizing the production efficiency. Next, an innovative hybrid physics-guided data-driven method is presented to accelerate field development and locate the remaining oil (LTRO) process from months to weeks. The results of this new workflow are validated against outputs of the numerical simulation and 4D seismic info. Furthermore, the comparison of post drilling results and predictions of the new physics-guided data-driven workflow is presented for a field located in the Middle East. This presentation demonstrates that it is now possible to deliver digital LTRO projects, capturing the full uncertainty ranges, including complex multi-vintage spatial 4D datasets, and providing reliable non-simulation physics-compliant data-driven production forecasts within weeks. This presentation addresses the challenge of reducing mature fields study resource intensity and therefore, time and costs whilst maintaining a high degree of fidelity.
    Cairo, Egypt

  • Geothermal - Overview

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM SGT
    The talk will cover main aspects of the geothermal industry with a special focus on the subsurface exploration for heat capacity of an area. - types of heat sources - map of the world with main infos : countries where geothermal plays an important role, highlights about what's happening and what happened) - types of usage (heat or electricity prod), types of development - stages of development - important rules and regulations to abide other international and give some local highlights - why is geothermal developed (strength) and what are the weaknesses (risks, difficulties, costs) - some notable examples Bio: Christovik Simatupang is Baker Hughes Geothermal Advisor. Prior to that he was Chevron's geochemistry specialist with focus on geothermal. He has 20 years supporting the geothermal industry, especially in the field of geochemistry and geology, and co-authored 17 papers. The geothermal experiences were obtained from various geothermal systems, namely, - steam dominated in Darajat, - liquid dominated in Salak, - fault-controlled system in Silangkitang, - supergene acidic and high gas system in Namora-I-Langit, - concealed outflow system in Sorik Marapi, - supergene acidic system in Sokoria. In addition, the exploration work and conceptual modeling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. In addition, the exploration geochemistry work and conceptual modelling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Iceland, Taiwan and Africa. The exposure to different heat extraction technologies, i.e., single flash, double flash, and combined cycle binary in the aforementioned geothermal fields has also contributed to the enhancement of thorough knowledge and understanding on the full complete cycle of geothermal utilization, not to mention, the fluid treatment to prevent corrosion and scaling by using NaOH, H 2 SO 4 and chemical polymer inhibition. The sphere of influence has been widened by involving in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) projects for instance air dispersion modelling of carbon and H 2 S emission. 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 WCW at 8337 4173. 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 Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • 2024 LASPE Scholarship Golf Tournament, May 3rd

    Friday, May 3, 2024, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM PT
    Cypress, CA, United States

  • SPE NL Workshop: Recent CCS Development Advances & Insights

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM CET
    The SPE Netherlands Section (SPE-NL) is proudly organizing a CCS workshop on the 15 th of May 2024 in The Netherlands, with the theme: "Recent CCS development advances and insights." It is anticipated that the entire Dutch CCS community will attend this event. The SPE-NL Underground Hydrogen Storage workshop hosted on the 15 th of February 2024, in The Netherlands, was a great success with over 100 energy professionals attending this event. We expect a similar turnout for this pinnacle CCS event. Abstract The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is hosting a pivotal one-day workshop in the Netherlands, centered on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the North Sea. This workshop is designed to offer a comprehensive exploration of technical, regulatory, and operational facets specific to CCS projects in the region. The key workshop objectives include providing a detailed understanding of the ongoing technical work within the North Sea, examining the convergence and divergence between industry and university research in CCS, and dissecting integrated models used in the regulatory and operational realms. The workshop emphasizes comparing simpler regulatory models with the more complex models preferred by operators, focusing on their alignment with permitting processes and monitoring requirements. Highlighting operational strategies, the workshop showcases models like EBN's inhouse model, Calysto. Insights from industry partners on Measurements, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV) processes underscore their significance within the permitting landscape. Further topics encompass storage performance assessment, containment risk analysis, and the characterization of storage sites, emphasizing the integrity analysis of wells and cap rocks. The workshop narrows its scope to depleted gas fields and aquifers as primary storage reservoirs. Additionally, a dedicated focus on ensuring well integrity for CCS wells will be explored, considering their unique operational and regulatory demands. Overall, this workshop seeks to foster collaboration, address technical gaps, and propel advancements in Carbon Capture and Storage practices within the North Sea, thereby contributing to sustainable energy solutions and regulatory compliance in the region. Draft Programme Key note speaker - Aramis project Update Session 1 Pressure limitations for saline aquifer storage •     Guidelines and regulations for aquifer CCS storage •     Leanings from technical challenges, such as Geomechanical issues Session 2 Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) •     Key Monitoring, Measurement and Verification principles for Carbon capture projects •     Shell K14 Detailed Monitoring Plan Session 3 Modelling aspects •     Fully integrated CO2 system model from emitter to reservoir •     Near wellbore modelling including transient behaviour Session 4 Flow Assurance and Well Integrity •     Challenges with CCS Well Integrity •     CO2 Injection risks and how to mitigate them Breakout sessions & Social drinks Registration will open soon. Stay tuned for updates on the program. 2024_03_18_SPE-NL_CCS_Workshop_flyer.pdf
    Rijswijk, Netherlands

  • How to Leverage What We’ve Learned About Hydraulic Fractures

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM PT
    Abstract: Understanding how hydraulic fractures propagate, where the proppant ends up, and how they connect with the reservoir is fundamental to designing effective development strategies. While rock properties vary across basins, the physics of fracture mechanics is consistent, allowing learnings from one region to extend to others. In the last five years, the quality and quantity of subsurface diagnostics has driven a rapid increase in the industry’s understanding of hydraulic fracture geometry and proppant placement. Subsurface insights can largely be summarized into three themes: fractures are large planar features; near-wellbore effects may overprint far-field fracture geometries; and fractures predominantly produce from unaltered rock permeability. Armed with deeper understanding of hydraulic fracturing processes, completions teams are empowered to deviate from “manufacturing mode” development and instead employ prescriptive designs for specific geologic, geomechanical, and depletion environments. This talk integrates the latest learnings of hydraulic fracture characterization from case studies to present a cohesive summary of what fractures look like, where the proppant is placed, how fluids are produced through fractures, and why this knowledge informs better frac designs and better wells. If a particular topic is of interest to the section, emphasis may be given to one or more of: parent/child and depletion effects, refracturing, conductivity loss (proppant embedment, crushing), geomechanical property characterization, fracturing in geothermal, geomechanical considerations and fracturing for CO2 sequestration, or diagnostic technologies for unconventionals. Biography: Garrett Fowler is Chief Operating Officer at ResFrac, responsible for overseeing client engagement, professional services, and software licensing. ResFrac is a software company whose primary product is a fully coupled hydraulic fracture, reservoir, and geomechanics simulator. Garrett has led modeling studies in every major shale basin, as well as geothermal and conventional projects. Prior to joining ResFrac, Garrett was the Principal Reservoir Engineer at Tachyus Corporation, where he worked with national oil companies, supermajors, and independents across the world on deploying data science solutions. Prior to Tachyus, Garrett worked as a Reservoir Engineer for Occidental Petroleum specializing in waterflood surveillance, piloting, and optimization. Garrett attended Stanford University, where he graduated with distinction, receiving a Master of Science degree in petroleum engineering and a Bachelor of Science in energy resources engineering. Garrett was awarded a 2022 SPE Regional Completions Optimization and Technology Award and authored or co-authored 18 technical papers. He is an Eagle Scout, multiple-time Ironman finisher, and a search and rescue diver.
    Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • Early Kick Detection: Sensors, Data Acquisition, and Analysis

    Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CET
    Early Kick Detection: Sensors, Data Acquisition, and Analysis By Distinguished Lecturer Jaideva Goswami (NOV) Abstract: One key message from this lecture: Kicks can be catastrophic, but recent and future developments in sensor technology, data processing, and telemetry are enabling timely identification and mitigation plans. A kick or an influx may be defined as an unintended flow of formation fluid into the borehole. It occurs when the wellbore pressure falls below the formation pore pressure. Not all kicks are dangers; however, an uncontrolled kick can lead to catastrophic events. A reliable early kick detection and monitoring system is critical to maintaining wellbore stability. Typically, the gain in pit volume and change in flow rate serve as some of the primary kick indicators. Secondary indicators include borehole pressure, temperature, resistivity, mud properties, and cuttings. While the gain in pit volume can indicate the kick with higher reliability, the downhole measurements in conjunction with high-speed telemetry and advanced real-time processing algorithms can be an effective early warning system, enabling timely mitigation plans. This lecture begins with some basics of wellbore stability, kick indicators, and monitoring systems. Various downhole sensor measurements and their relevance to kick detection are discussed. Both experimental and field examples are presented to illustrate the methodology. Pressure data are analyzed to estimate change in density and correlate it with the type, location, and evolution of the influx along the wellbore. Some innovative ideas on sensor design and real-time data processing for event detection and uncertainty quantification are discussed. Biography: Jaideva Goswami received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1995. He is a Chief Scientist at NOV Inc, Houston. Previously, he was an Engineering Advisor and a Global Métier Manager at Schlumberger. He was also a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, and has held academic positions at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and IIT, Kanpur. He has many publications and patents in the areas of electromagnetics, signal processing, sensor design, inverse problems, nuclear magnetic resonance, geophysical measurements, and interpretation. Dr. Goswami is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

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    Stavanger, Norway

  • May Meeting -DL Norman Ritchie, Learning from Incidents Involving Human & Organizational Performance

    Thursday, May 16, 2024, 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM CT
    Please join us for a special presentation from Norman Ritchie on "New Methods for Learning from Incidents Involving Human & Organizational Performance". Key takeaways from this presentation include differentiating between HOP failure types in an unplanned event and quickly developing and validating appropriate corrective actions to maximize organizational learning and future risk reduction. BIO: Educated as a Mechanical Engineer at the University of Glasgow, Ritchie has over 35 years of experience of project and risk management, largely in the oil and gas industry. As a director of vPSI group, LLC, which he co-founded in 2003, Norman and his colleagues provide consulting and training in project management, performance measurement and improvement, principally in the areas of risk, loss prevention, safety, human performance and organizational learning. He is sought-after as a speaker by SPE and other organizations, and an acknowledged subject matter expert. A pioneer of web-based safety applications, Norman holds a broad US patent for online job safety analysis systems. Norman was a contributing author to the 2020 "One Percent Safer" book project and was honored to be named the American Society of Safety Professionals 2020/21 Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) for Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, and the US Gulf Coast. In his spare time, Norman is President of the board of an animal welfare non-profit, is a Non-Executive Director of the One Percent Safer Foundation, and a GlobalScot Business Ambassador for Scottish Development International.

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    Fort Worth, TX, United States

  • Carbon Capture and Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)

    Monday, May 20, 2024, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM SGT
    Rawdon Seager, Gaffney, Cline & Associates Abstract: After the lecture, members will understand the importance of carbon capture and storage in the transition to a lower carbon future, and know how to evaluate quantities consistently using the SRMS. As part of the international effort to combat global warming, significant attention is being given to ways to sequester (store for the long-term) carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. It is therefore critical that there is a universal means to record the storable quantities by recognizing the maturity of the projects to be implemented and the confidence that can be placed in the estimated volumes to be sequestered. This talk will look at some of the ways in which carbon dioxide can be stored and provide a review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) framework prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers to classify and categorize the storable quantities. The talk will cover: • An overview of carbon capture, utilization and storage, including the role of greenhouse gasses in global warming • Discussion of typical modes of storage of carbon dioxide in saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields • Review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), including principles and key definitions • Discussion of economics and evaluation methods • A hypothetical example Biography: Rawdon Seager is a reservoir engineer with over 50 years’ experience in the international oil and gas arena with Shell, Huffco and, since 1985, Gaffney, Cline & Associates, where he is Chief Reservoir Engineer and Global Director of Quality Assurance. He is currently ivolved in CCS studies and application of the SRMS. He has a BSc in Physics from Bristol University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College, London. Rawdon is past Chairman of the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee and past member of the Board and current Chair of the Reserves Definitions Committee of the SPEE. 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 WCW at 8337 4173. 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 Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • May Lecturer Luncheon

    Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET
    More info to come soon!

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    Carnegie, PA, United States

  • WCMO - WORKSHOP DE CAMPOS MADUROS OFFSHORE

    Tuesday, May 28 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
    A próxima edição está confirmada para os dias 28 e 29 de Maio de 2024 em Macaé. A primeira edição do workshop foi realizada nos dias 30 e 31 de maio de 2023 em Macaé, o evento foi um sucesso com cerca de 250 pessoas, e teve como Chairs e palestrantes grandes operadoras e prestadoras de serviço, como Petrobras, PRio, 3R Petroleum, Equinor, Exxon, TotalEnergies, MODEC, Wood, BakerHughes, TSC Subsea, 4 Subsea, Ocyan e também da ANP.
    Macaé - RJ, Brazil

  • SITE VISIT - TBD

    Friday, May 31, 2024, 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM SGT
    To register your interest, please send the following information to singaporespe@gmail.com : ID type: ID Nb: Passport Country: Sponsorship type: Name: Company Name (or university/course): Contact Number: Email: Occupation (give your major if you are a student):

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    Singapore, Singapore

  • 4th Annual Clay Shoot

    Thursday, June 20, 2024, 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM ET
    Headlining $2,000.00 Ammo $1,800.00 Prize $1,640.00 Cooker $820.00 Cart $410.00 Safety $515.00 Cigar $615.00 Snacks $205.00 Breakfast $550.00 Bar $1,025.00 Station $300.00

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    Markleysburg, PA, United States

  • 24th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament

    Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM CT
    SPE Fort Worth Section is excited to announce that our 24th Annual Sporting Clay Event supporting scholarships for students pursuing careers in Oil and Gas will be on Friday, June 21st this year! We'll be back at Defenders Outdoor Clay Sports Ranch @ 8270 Aledo Road again this year (see map for directions). Like last year, the SPE Sporting Clay tournament will be open to four-man teams and individual shooters and two-man pairs (these shooters will be combined into 4-man teams based on the order their registration is received). Please be sure to download and submit the appropriate form. Schedule: Registration & Raffle Boards 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lunch 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tournament Round: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Raffle Board Awards 3:00 PM Door Prizes & Awards: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Events: Tournament - 100 shot round sporting clays Teams: Maximum of 24 teams comprised of four people per team. Entry Fees: Full Team - $1000* Half Team (2) - $500 Individual - $250 All fees include lunch, team prizes and a 4-man golf cart. *There is a $50 discount for a 4-man team that brings their own cart. IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE - There are three options to register, Package A, B, and C Package A is for a full four-man team $1000 Package B is for a two-man team $500 Package C is for an individual $250 For full rules and instructions please download the form from the links below. ALL registrants must complete the registration form and send to Robin Humphrey Fort Worth SPE 815 W. 10th Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 email rhumphrey@seelyoil.com (817) 332-1377 (office) (817) 332-1426 (fax) Entry Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2022: (Slots available to the first 24 teams with entry fee and entry form received.) Raffles: $10 & $20 squares covering a wide range of beautiful guns Awards: Team awards: 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place team based on gross scores Click below for Information Sheet, Rules, Forms, and Directions Complete Package Information, Rules, and Map Four-man Registration Form Two-man and Individual Registration Form STATION SPONSORS NEEDED! If your company would like to sponsor a shooting station ($500), please contact Stephen Neuse at SNeuse@Texpetro.com. REGISTRATION FORMS If you have questions, please contact Steven Neuse at SNeuse@Texpetro.com ​Sporting Clays Information, Forms, Rules, and Directions IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE - Please select the appropriate package for your team! Package A is for a full four-man team $1000 Package B is for two-man team $500 Package C is for an individual $250 If your team is bringing their own golf cart, please contact Robin so your discount can be applied.

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    Fort Worth, TX, United States

  • SPE BRAZIL DECOMISSIONING SYMPOSIUM

    Wednesday, June 26 - Thursday, June 27, 2024
    A Holistic Approach
    Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

  • WSOP – WORKSHOP DE SEGURANÇA OPERACIONAL DE POÇOS

    Tuesday, August 20 - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
    O próposito 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.
    Macaé-RJ,, Brazil

  • FPSO SYMPOSIUM SPE BRAZIL

    Thursday, September 26 - Friday, September 27, 2024
    The FPSO Symposium ‘s third edition will happen on the 26th and 27th of September 2024 , and it is already one of the most significant Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading events in the world. The second edition occurred in September 2023 and achieved two hundred persons public, more than 30% compared with the September 2022 first edition. This 2024 edition will happen in the same Florida Hotel , which has excellent infrastructure, located near downtown, Flamengo Beach, and a metro station, with parking available and discounts for the event participants. The event’s idiom is English to allow the participation of experts from other countries, and the event format is an initial Plenary Session, five Technical Sessions with brief presentations by their members and relevant space for questions and debates at the end of each panel, concluded by a final Wrap-up Session. As the leading offshore oil companies and FPSO suppliers are sponsors, the session themes are updated and focused on the main FPSO challenges , with high technical and management presentations, as the Chairs and Speakers are professionals involved with FPSO operations and projects. The sponsors in 2023 were Petrobras, Shell, MODEC, RelayOnNutec, Equinor, Chevron, SLB, Enauta, Yinson, Ecopetrol and PJV. Be part of this event, talking and networking where the FPSOs are or are coming.
    RIO DE JANEIRO – RJ,, Brazil

  • TURBOMACHINERY, COMPRESSOR AND PUMP SYMPOSIUM

    Tuesday, October 29 - Wednesday, October 30, 2024
    Home Page em elaboração, para a primeira edição em 2024.
    Espirito Santo - ES, Brazil

  • SPE BRAZIL SUBSEA SYMPOSIUM

    Tuesday, November 26 - Wednesday, November 27, 2024
    Paving the path for Brazil to become worldwide reference in subsea O&G and energy transition
    Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil

  • III CORRIDA DO ENGENHEIRO

    Sunday, December 8, 2024, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM BRT
    Venha correr, caminhar e fortalecer os laços de amizade através do esporte!
    Macaé, RJ,, Brazil