Flow Measurement Technical Section (FMTS)

From the wellbore to underground storage, advancing flow measurement across the energy value chain for integrity, efficiency, emissions intelligence, and net-zero operations.

Multiphase & Wet-Gas Metering Virtual Flow Metering
AI & Machine Learning CCUS · H2 · Methane · Geothermal

FMTS connects a global community of SPE professionals focused on the science, engineering, and practice of flow measurement – enabling trusted data for production optimization, safety, regulatory reporting, and decarbonization across the energy value chain.

Amin Amin, FMTS Chair

Thank you for visiting the SPE Flow Measurement Technical Section website. Our mission is to share knowledge and best practices on flow-measurement challenges, technology advances, and gaps across the industry. - Amin Amin, FMTS Chair

Global Board
Leadership spanning North America, Middle East, South America, and Europe.
Active Governance
Monthly board meetings, succession planning, and YP representation.
Technical Programs
Webinars, SPE Live, MPFM Workshops, and ATCE special sessions.
Collaboration
Working with other Technical Sections to extend flow metering impact.
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What We Do

FMTS advances flow measurement across conventional, unconventional, and low-carbon operations through technical programs, workshops, and global collaboration.

Workshops & Flagship Events

Workshop

FMTS leads and shapes industry workshops on multiphase flow metering, and partners with other Technical Sections at major SPE conferences.

  • 2020 Workshop – Multiphase and Wet Gas Flow Measurements in Conventional and Unconventional Data-Driven Environments
  • 2024 Workshop – Multiphase Metering in Unconventional Developments
  • 2026 MPFM Workshop – Multiphase Metering Opportunities and Solutions (San Antonio)
  • ATCE 2025 Special Session on Energy Transition and Decarbonization
  • ATCE 2025 FMTS x MEMTS networking reception
Workshops ATCE Multiphase Metering

Community & Collaboration

FMTS connects operators, service companies, manufacturers, researchers, and regulators to share best practices and shape the future of metrology.

  • Joint activities with other Technical Sections (e.g., IRMTS, CCUSTS, MEMTS, H2TS, RASTS and many more)
  • Cross-disciplinary focus: reservoir, production, facilities, pipelines, emissions
  • Opportunities to volunteer, present, and mentor

Collaboration Global Community Volunteer

Flow Measurement Across the Energy Lifecycle

From subsurface monitoring to custody transfer and emissions, FMTS covers the full spectrum of flow measurement challenges and technologies.

Subsurface
Reservoir monitoring · downhole flow measurement · EOR & gas injection.
Surface & Facilities
Wellhead metering · production facilities & gathering systems · allocation · pipeline flow measurement.
Offshore & Subsea
Deepwater and ultra-deepwater production, FPSOs, and subsea flow measurement.
Unconventional & Heavy Oil
Shale and tight reservoirs · heavy oil and thermal EOR · CBM & gas hydrates.
CCUS & Low-Carbon
CO2 transport and storage, leakage monitoring, and measurement integrity for decarbonization projects.
Hydrogen & New Fuels
Hydrogen production and transportation, hydrogen-blended gas, and emerging metrology.
Geothermal & Emerging Resources
Flow metering for geothermal wells and integrated energy systems.
Methane Emissions
Measurement, mitigation, and abatement of methane emissions using flow-measurement tools.

Key Initiatives 2025–2026

FMTS is evolving to support SPE’s mission in technical excellence, sustainability, and future-ready skills.

Programs
Sustained Webinar & SPE Live Series

Continue the Surface Well Testing series and additional webinars (funded and self-resourced) to deliver practical, field-ready flow measurement content.

Scope
Expanded Metrology for Methane, CO2, and H2

Grow FMTS scope to explicitly cover the metrology of new measurement techniques for methane, CO2, and hydrogen – linking traditional flow metering with the energy transition.

Collaboration
Reservoir & Well Productivity with IRMTS

Collaborate with IRMTS to extend flow measurement applications to sandface and wellbore for improved reservoir management and production performance.

Events
ATCE 2025 & MPFM Workshop 2026

Deliver a high-impact special session and reception at ATCE 2025, while executing on plans for the next MPFM Workshop in San Antonio in 2026.

Community
Membership Growth & Engagement

Grow FMTS membership by promoting quality content, highlighting volunteer opportunities, and recognizing contributions across generations and disciplines.

FMTS People & Governance

FMTS is led by a diverse board including Chair, Vice Chair, Webmaster, Program, Administrative, Membership, and YP officers, plus directors from multiple regions.

The board meets monthly and follows SPE’s Technical Section Operations Manual and the FMTS Constitution, with a succession plan in place to support smooth transitions and continuity.

Board & Officers Young Professionals Succession Planning

AI, Data & Digital Metering

FMTS highlights the evolving role of AI, data analytics, and virtual metering in improving flow-measurement accuracy, uncertainty management, and operational decision-making.

Members explore how physics-based models, data-driven techniques, and real-time surveillance can be combined for robust metering solutions.

Get Involved with FMTS

Whether you are a student, young professional, or experienced specialist, there is a place for you in the Flow Measurement Technical Section.

Become a Member

Joining FMTS is free with your SPE membership. You will receive updates on new webinars, workshops, ATCE activities, and collaboration opportunities.

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Volunteer & Present

Interested in organizing events, speaking, or helping with communications and outreach? FMTS welcomes volunteers from around the globe.

Contact the FMTS leadership team »

Learn More

Visit our About Us page to see the current board, governance documents, and more information about how FMTS operates.

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FMTS Achievements

Thank you to our generous ATCE 2025 Technical Section Reception Sponsors!

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