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The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Understanding Legacy Well Risks in CCS ProjectsLegacy wells represent one of the most persistent uncertainties in assessing long-term CO₂ storage integrity. This SPE Live brings together regulatory and scientific viewpoints to explore how the risks posed by old wells can be identified, assessed, and managed. The discussion will examine how regulators approach balance assurance and oversight, while also drawing on field observations and scientific advances that reveal how leakage may manifest, migrate, and be naturally attenuated in the subsurface environment. Together, these perspectives highlight the importance of integrating evidence-based science, effective regulation, and collaboration to build confidence in large-scale CCS deployment. Attendees will ga...
2025-12-1839 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Permian Basin – Opportunities in this Highly Productive Oil and Gas Region The Permian Basin stands as a cornerstone of the oil and gas industry, both within the USA and on a global scale. Renowned as one of the most prolific oil and gas producing regions worldwide, the Basin’s vast reserves and cutting-edge technologies have cemented its position as a leader in unconventional oil and gas plays. This region not only significantly bolsters the United States energy independence and economic growth but also plays a pivotal role in stabilizing global energy markets. With thousands of vertical and horizontal producing wells, significant advancements have been accomplished in reservoir recoveries, ef...
2025-12-0435 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", December 2025In her December podcast, Jennifer pulls back the curtain on how the Board actually works, what it takes to get involved, and the key outcomes from our most recent meeting at ATCE in Houston. A little transparency goes a long way.
2025-12-0112 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Reservoir Management 2035 - The Human + AI AllianceFrom today’s actions to tomorrow’s breakthroughs—this SPE Live, hosted by the SPE Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section, will explore how reservoir management is being reshaped for the decade ahead. The integration of human expertise with artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to reality, creating new opportunities to optimize decision-making, re-tool talent, and unlock competitive advantage. In this 30-minute dialogue, industry thought leaders will sketch a roadmap from 2025 to 2035. They will discuss how workflows are evolving from static models to adaptive, AI-powered systems, the skills and roles that will define the next generation of reserv...
2025-11-2032 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Using Virtual Flow Metering Data for Advanced Reservoir Surveillance and Development PlanningThe Flow Measurement Technical Section (FMTS), in collaboration with the Integrated Reservoir Management Technical Section (IRMTS), is hosting this SPE Live session to explore the evolving role of Virtual Flow Metering (VFM) as a bridge between production measurement and reservoir management. The discussion will explore how advances in multiphase metering, sensing technologies, and data- driven algorithms are enabling more accurate and reliable virtual measurements, while also providing valuable insights for reservoir performance analysis. By integrating perspectives from both flow measurement and reservoir engineering, the conversation will highlight how VFM can optimize production allocation, improve well and field surveillance, and...
2025-11-0633 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", November 2025Our industry’s reputation won’t be rebuilt through campaigns—it will be rebuilt through conversation. This podcast explores how the “20/60/20 Rule” can guide us to focus on the majority who simply want to understand what we do, and why facts alone aren’t enough to change minds.
2025-11-0110 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Energy FutureAs the energy industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, leadership plays a pivotal role in driving a sustainable future. Meeting the growing global energy demands while addressing environmental concerns requires leaders to adopt innovative, ethical, and forward-thinking approaches. The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Business Leadership Committee proudly presents the SPE Live: “Resilient Leadership for a Sustainable Energy Future.” This 30-minute episode will explore how oil and gas industry leaders can foster resilience, inspire innovation, and embed sustainability into their organizations’ core strategies. What to Expect: Gain valuable insights from our distinguished speakers as they discuss: 1. D...
2025-10-1634 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - "Energizing Tomorrow", October 2025In this first mini podcast as 2026 SPE President, Jennifer Miskimins shares the meaning behind our new tagline—Solutions. People. Energy.—and how it sets the stage for her priorities in the year ahead. From tackling the energy trilemma to supporting members and shaping SPE’s future, join Jennifer as she explores the opportunities and challenges ahead.  
2025-10-0108 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: AI-Driven Transformation. Powering Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation in the Future of Oil & GasThis SPE Live explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, driving unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As the sector navigates volatile markets and decarbonization mandates, AI emerges as a critical enabler for predictive processes, autonomous operations, and emissions reduction. Industry leaders share real-world case studies, strategic roadmaps, and emerging trends shaping the next decade of energy innovation. Key Themes Covered: * AI’s Strategic Imperative * High-Impact Applications * Innovation Frontiers * Talent & Leadership Moderated by Wael Ziadat, Vice President at Corva AI S...
2025-09-1835 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast Regional Director Series: Igniting Impact - SPE Africa’s Bold New Path in Member Engagement and Regional SynergyThe Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Region is on a transformative phase—redefining how professionals connect, grow, and lead across the continent. In this exclusive SPE Live, the Africa Regional Director will speak to bold initiatives about the future of member engagement and collaboration within the region. From the maiden edition of the SPE Africa Annual Technical Conference (ATCE) to the launch of SPE Africa Beyond-the-Border (BtB) initiative, the sustained SPE Africa YP debate and Section Officers Workshop, and the setup of different active units engaging members and the public, this session will spotlight the vision, strategy, and milestones dr...
2025-09-0429 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Jennifer Miskimins - September 2025In this exclusive Q&A, 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins shares her roadmap for the year ahead, touching on key initiatives, the importance of member engagement, and how SPE can evolve to meet the changing needs of the energy sector.
2025-09-0126 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Synergizing Innovation and Collaboration - Transforming Energy for a Sustainable FutureThe SPE Energy Transition Symposium brings together professionals from multiple disciplines across the energy sector, offering a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and collaboration. Our primary objective is to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of knowledge drawn from the insights of industry leaders, technical experts, academics, practitioners, representatives from the financial community, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leaders. In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. This SPE Live provides a sneak peek into the upcoming 2025 SPE Energy Transition Symposium, happening 8-10 September 2025 in Sugar Land, Texas. Moderated by...
2025-08-2129 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: 2025 SRMS Update - Expanding the Framework for CO2 Storage Resources Classification and ManagementJoin us for an overview of SPE’s newly updated CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), a system that provides the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) community with a standard for storage resources classification and categorization. The SRMS provides a consistent approach to estimate storable quantities and evaluate the commerciality of projects and presents results in a comprehensive classification framework. It provides stakeholders (governments, regulators, financial entities, etc.) a means for understanding confidence in the storage resources for their use and allow comparing and contrasting CO2 storage estimates based on project maturity and geologic certainty. It also provides co...
2025-08-0729 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast Technical Director Series: HSES in Production and Operations. Opportunities, Gaps, and OutlookJoin us for an SPE Live Podcast on unlocking HSE and sustainability excellence, identifying opportunities, addressing gaps, and shaping the future of production and operations through innovative strategies, collaborative approaches, and cutting-edge technologies to ensure a safer, more sustainable, and environmentally responsible industry. Moderated by Johana Dunlop, former SPE HSES Technical Director. Head of Membership at IOGP. Speakers: • Sue Staley, SPE HSES Technical Director. Sustainability Director at vPSI Group LL • Hamad Al-Marri, SPE Production and Operations (P&O / P&F) Technical Director. VP, Production Eng & Well Completion at Saudi Aramco
2025-07-1730 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Hydrogen in Action. Today’s Use Cases and What We Might See by 2050Hydrogen is no longer just a future promise — it’s already being deployed in real-world projects today. In this SPE Live, we will highlight key current applications of hydrogen and ammonia, particularly in industry, shipping, and power. We will then explore what is realistically expected by 2050, based on project trends, policy shifts, and market developments. The conversation will also touch on the importance of policy support, full life-cycle emissions tracking, and the evolving global trade in low-carbon hydrogen derivatives like ammonia and e-fuels. As the value chain evolves, a parallel effort is urgently needed to build the future workforce — equipp...
2025-07-0333 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Regional Director Series: Driving Decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific Energy Sector. Opportunities and ChallengesJoin this dynamic SPE Live as we explore the energy industry’s decarbonization agenda in the Asia-Pacific region. This session delves into the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s low-carbon future. From policy and regulation to technology and innovation, we will uncover practical strategies for accelerating decarbonization while highlighting the vital role of collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Why Attend: • Gain actionable insights into decarbonization strategies tailored for the Asia-Pacific region. • Learn how SPE is shaping the energy sector’s transition through innovation and collaboration. • Disc...
2025-06-1933 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Reservoir and Completions, Pivoting our Profession - Petroleum Engineering in a Net Zero Carbon WorldJoin us for an insightful SPE Live with the Completions and Reservoir Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the energy sector, the future of petroleum engineers, and how SPE is fostering innovation and collaboration among professionals. Moderated by Terry Palisch, 2024 SPE President. Former SPE Completions Technical Director. Chief Technology Officer at CARBO Ceramics. Speakers: • Peggy Rijken, SPE Completions Technical Director. Chapter Manager, Geomechanics at Chevron • Rahim Masoudi, SPE Reservoir Technical Director. Chief Technical Lead at EnQuest/Veri Energy
2025-06-0535 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Permanent Magnet Motors in Artificial Lift - Technologies, Safety, and Best Practices. From the Permian to the WorldElectrical Submersible Pumps continue to play a vital role in artificial lift, offering efficient and scalable solutions across a wide range of reservoir conditions. In recent years, Permanent Magnet Motors (PMMs) have gained significant momentum as a preferred alternative to traditional Induction Motors (IMs) in ESP systems. While PMMs have been part of the industry since the 1990s, their widespread adoption has accelerated over the past decade, driven by advancements in motor efficiency, drive technology, and integrated control and monitoring systems. These innovations have contributed to lower power consumption, improved environmental performance, and enhanced economic returns, making PMMs a...
2025-05-1530 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Data Science & Engineering Analytics and Drilling Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEA) and Drilling Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the industry, and how SPE is fostering innovation and collaboration among professionals. Speakers: • Sushma Bhan, SPE DSEA Technical Director. Board of Directors at Ikon Science • Robin Macmillan, SPE Drilling Technical Director. Consultant Moderated by Silviu Livescu, 2020-2023 SPE DSEA Technical Director. Co-Founder and CTO at Bedrock Energy  
2025-05-0131 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Innovating Together - Solutions, People, and Energy for a Responsible TransitionJoin us for an SPE Live on Energy Transition. Learn how the technical and scientific advancements in geo-engineering can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition with a preview of the upcoming SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition in Vienna. Under the theme of “Innovating Together: Solutions, People and Energy for a Responsible Transition”, the event will join upstream oil and gas technology with clean energy efforts to discuss future pathways of discovery, providing the chance to establish a common ground across disciplines to highlight recent achievements, sharing proposed guidelines for optimizing integrated processes and procedures, discussing the...
2025-04-1730 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: The Future of the North Sea – Perspectives from Across EuropeOil and gas from the North Sea has powered Europe for decades. The North Sea is now providing a diverse mix of energy solutions with ambitious plans for offshore wind, the scale up of carbon storage, and the potential for hydrogen generation and distribution. Europe’s energy systems have been hit by turmoil following the Ukraine war. In this SPE Live, you will hear perspectives from across Europe and the different approaches to how countries are managing their respective journeys to net zero emissions. Some countries continue to encourage investment in oil and gas to drive the ec...
2025-04-0333 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: How Relevant is Well Intervention in Today's O&G Landscape? How relevant is well intervention in today’s O&G landscape? Very much, as the need from operators to maximize ROI while maintaining cost control relies on mature asset management, production increases. Well Intervention is a fundamental technical discipline, which enables Operators to regain access to reserves and restore/increase production faster than drilling. The SPE/ICoTA conference is the cornerstone of the Well Intervention Technical Community, where companies share their newest technologies, developments, and achievements, contributing to the technical excellence and knowledge sharing amongst peers. Moderated by Carlos Torres, SPE North America Regional Director. Founder and Own...
2025-03-2035 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Shaping the Future of the Drilling and Well IndustryJoin us for an exclusive fireside chat with Erik Kirkemo, Senior Vice President of Drilling & Well at Equinor and Conference Chair for the upcoming SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition. We will explore the extraordinary shifts reshaping the drilling landscape—from harnessing advanced automation and digital innovation to pursuing net-zero targets. Erik will share insights on balancing short-term demands with long-term strategic planning, adapting to evolving regulations, and leveraging collaboration to drive meaningful change. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on what’s truly shaping the future of drilling. Moderated by Robin Macmillan, SPE Tec...
2025-03-0629 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: From Human Error to System Resilience in O&G, Maritime, and Civil Aviation Industries - Learnings and PerspectivesIn this SPE Live, we explore the evolution of safety in O&G, maritime, and civil aviation industries under a human factors approach, discussing how the evolution from human error to system resilience reshaped workplace practices and safety management. Drawing insights from incidents and normal work, we illustrate how human competencies, such as adaptive variability, non-technical skills, and team dynamics, are the solution, not the problem, to deal with the emergent challenges in high-risk environments as the complex sociotechnical system of these industry's workplaces. Moderated by Sarah Acton, Human Factors Engineer at Ascend Performance Materials S...
2025-02-2032 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: The Frontiers in CCUS with the TWA Energy InfluencersWe are excited to host two 2024 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we discuss how technology innovation is enabling carbon capture, how industry is scaling-up these technologies in large projects globally, and how our energy sector is collaborating and working across industries to advance. Our guests have years of experience championing new technologies and are ready to share their perspectives and answer your questions. Moderated by Natan Battisti, Portfolio Risk & Decision Quality Lead at Harbour Energy Speakers: • Moha...
2025-02-0627 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Challenges Faced by Young Leaders and How to Overcome Them - With TWA Energy InfluencersWe are excited to host three 2024 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we talk about the meaning and impact of being a leader, leadership skills, challenges face as young leaders and how to overcome them. Our guests have become leaders and are ready to share their perspectives and answer your questions. Moderated by Hitisha Dadlani, Reservoir engineer at ONGC Speakers: *Ravana Karimova, Completion and Intervention Engineer at bp * Debora Martogi, Geotechnical Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants
2025-01-1633 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Advanced Membrane Technology Applications for Produced Water TreatmentStringent regulations to protect the environment have generated an increased demand for oilfield produced water treatment for recycling and reuse, creating significant challenges to existing treatment technologies. Membranes technologies, even though they have sparsely been used in the oil and gas industry, offer promising solutions. During this SPE Live, we are going to discuss innovations on membrane materials, coatings and hydraulics. Field examples to illustrate applications of advanced membrane technology to treat produced water will be shared. Moderated by Patricia E. Carreras, General Manager at Blue Moon Strategies Speakers: • Jinwen Wang, Vice Pres...
2025-01-0229 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Direct Lithium Extraction from Produced Water and Brine WellLithium is an essential building block of the low-carbon economy, particularly for energy storage and electric vehicles. Due to its unique properties and lack of alternatives, the global demand for lithium is predicted to rise over 40 times by 2040. To meet this demand, lithium mining and refining need to scale in tandem. Current methods of extraction and processing are slow and resource intensive. Brine is pumped to the surface and into ponds where solar evaporation is used to concentrate the lithium. This process can take months or years to complete, requires large amounts of land and water, causes air and...
2024-12-1930 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Integrated Sensor Synergy - Enhancing Critical Infrastructure SecurityMonitoring critical infrastructure is a crucial aspect of maritime security. It involves integrating various sensor technologies to create a comprehensive understanding of the environment. This includes data from static sensors like OptoDAS, radar, AIS, sonar, and CCTV and mobile sources such as unmanned systems. This SPE Live focuses on integrating these diverse data sources into one comprehensive understanding of the environment. * Speakers: Lasse Krabbesmark, Product Manager at Systematic Mike Rountree, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Systematic * Moderated by Ed Tovar, CEO at InTechSys, LLC
2024-12-0530 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Data Science in Production and Operations – Opportunities, Gaps, and Future OutlookJoin us for an SPE Live on data science applications, opportunities, future trends, gaps, and demands in oil and gas production and operations. In this episode, the SPE DSEA Technical Director and the SPE Production and Operations Technical Director also address people skills & training requirements related to data science for professionals in the energy sector. Speakers: • Hamad Al-Marri, SPE Production and Operations Technical Director. Production and Facilities Development Director at Saudi Aramco • Sushma Bhan, SPE DSEA Technical Director. Board of Director at Ikon Science Moderated by Birol Dindoruk, Former SPE DSEA Technical Director.  Professo...
2024-11-0732 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Leveraging Expertise to Prepare the Next GenerationIn this SPE Live, we discuss how a large oil & gas operator made the decision to encourage young to mid-career petroleum engineers to become SPE certified. The strategy to pursue SPE Certification was to create an avenue to recognize the level of expertise of our petroleum engineers. It was essential to company leaders to choose a globally recognized certification program such as SPE Certification. Prior to this effort, Saudi Aramco had developed a strategy to manage and retain explicit and tacit knowledge from the experienced retiring workforce through a Corporate University know as Upstream Professional Development Center...
2024-10-1729 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Completions and Drilling OperationsJoin us for an SPE Live with the SPE Completions Technical Director and the SPE Drilling Technical Director to discuss operations, the latest technologies, and people skills for energy sector professionals. Speakers: • Robin Macmillan, SPE Drilling Technical Director. Business Development at IBM • Karen Olson, SPE Completions Technical Director. Senior Completions Advisor at Well Data Labs Moderated by Peggy Rijken, Incoming SPE Completions Technical Director. Chapter Manager, Geomechanics Technology Center at Chevron.
2024-10-0333 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Pre-ATCE Series: What Do Leaders Need to Know, and Do, to Improve Safety Culture?Leadership has a critical role in ensuring that a desired culture of safety exists within an organization. Good leaders engage their employees in a way that builds trust and yields desired discretionary effort around safety. Research has also shown that companies with an engaged workforce perform better in safety, quality, and financially versus their peers with less engaged workers. Join this SPE Live Pre-ATCE with Tom Knode and Thomas Hinterseer as they discuss key issues around effective leadership for safety. Speaker: Thomas Hinterseer, Managing Director and President of the Board of CEDEP Moderated b...
2024-09-1927 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – CCS/CCUS Opportunities and Challenges for Safe Storage and Decarbonization EffortsJoin us for an SPE Live on CCS/CCUS opportunities and challenges for safe storage and decarbonization efforts. In this episode, the SPE HSES Technical Director and the SPE Reservoir Technical Director will address the intersection of HSES and Reservoir technical and non-technical challenges. In a world needing less carbon, CCS/CCUS is an area that will grow globally. Speakers: • Sue Staley, SPE HSES Technical Director. Sustainability Director at vPSI Group LLC • Rodolfo Camacho, SPE Reservoir Technical Director. Professor at the National University of Mexico Moderated by: Simeon Eburi, SPE North Americ...
2024-09-0531 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Accelerating the Energy TransitionThe SPE Energy Transition Symposium is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities the oil and gas industry faces as we move towards a lower-carbon future. Our goal is to foster discussions, share innovations, and collaborate on strategies to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring energy security. This SPE Live provides a sneak peek into the upcoming 2024 SPE Energy Transition Symposium, happening 12-14 August 2024 in Baytown, Texas. This symposium is a pivotal event for professionals across the oil and gas industry, focusing on the transition to a more sustainable energy future. We have an amazing and exciting...
2024-08-1532 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Rising to the Challenge of the Constantly Changing World of Work - A Conversation with Brian KrausA major study from ERM, the global sustainability consulting firm, has produced a wealth of insight on a range of topical issues in the field of health and safety. ERM engaged 256 Health and Safety Function Leaders from companies that directly employ 11 million people in addition to many millions of contractors in the 2nd half of 2023. Over 36,000 H&S professionals work with the participating companies which have operations in more than 150 countries and combined revenues of US $7.2 trillion, equivalent to 7.2% of global GDP in 2022. The study builds on earlier studies undertaken in 2018 and 2021. The engagements with the Function...
2024-08-0131 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - August 2024For his final podcast as 2024 SPE President, Terry is joined by his son Austin to take a look back at the last 12 months, as well as talk about the future of both SPE and the energy industry.
2024-08-0129 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Separation; Design vs RealityDesigning production separators and actually achieving their desired performance levels in reality can be very challenging. In addition to the vessel size, internals suitable for the operating and flowing conditions, piping configuration, instrumentation, operating practices, and production chemicals all play a role in separator performance. This SPE Live will address some of these parameters assumed in the design, how reality can differ, and try to answer any related questions. Moderated by Henri Witteveen, Lead Process Engineer at Kranji Solutions. Speakers: o Logan Grim, Senior Oil Process Engineer at Saudi Aramco o Graeme Smith, Pro...
2024-07-1831 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live: Maximizing Utilization of Subsea Well Intervention EquipmentJoin us for an SPE Live episode on Subsea Well Intervention with a preview of the upcoming SPE Subsea Well Intervention Symposium on 13-15 August 2024, in Galveston, Texas, where innovation meets the growing demand in this burgeoning market. This will be a live discussion with industry leaders from domestic and international operating companies about the methods they use to maximize the versatility of intervention processes and equipment to increase return on investment and decrease waste. Speakers: • Jack Sanford, Senior Advisor at Talos Energy • Agnaldo Magnum de Souza Silva, Implementer of Drilling Rig Technologies at Pe...
2024-07-0430 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - Enhancing Member Value - July 2024For his July podcast, SPE President Terry Palisch is joined by Simon Seaton, SPE CEO, to discuss the member value survey and what is new with ATCE.
2024-07-0131 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Generative AI Implementations on Spatial DataThis SPE Live introduces three prominent approaches to generative AI, followed by a presentation of a novel method utilizing two of these approaches to efficiently generate high-quality geomodels essential for understanding the probabilistic distributions of geological properties within a subsurface hydrocarbon play. By combining a hierarchical vector-quantized autoencoder with an autoregressive model, significant acceleration of both unconditional and conditional geomodel generation is achievable through this implementation of generative AI. Speaker: Dr. Siddharth Misra, Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. Moderated by Yusuf Ajibola Falola, PhD student, Department of Petroleum Engineering Texas A&M University.
2024-06-2729 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Energy Transition Through Innovation & Technology – How Europe is Leading the PathJoin us for an SPE Live episode on Energy Transition. Learn how the technical and scientific advancements in geo-engineering can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition with a preview of the upcoming SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition on 26-28 June 2024, in Torino-Italy. This event will join upstream oil and gas technology with clean energy efforts to discuss future pathways of discovery, providing the chance to establish a common ground across disciplines to highlight recent achievements, identifying needs to deploy the value chain of the energy transition, sharing proposed guidelines for optimizing integrated processes and procedures...
2024-06-1330 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - The Crucial Role of Soft Skills in Engineering - June 2024For his June podcast, Terry focuses on the importance of soft skills for engineers, and how SPE can help you in developing these critical skills.
2024-06-0119 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk: Biodiversity - Perspectives on Current Issues and ChallengesJoin us for a conversation on current issues and challenges associated with biodiversity, and thoughts on the outcomes and opportunities from the COP 15 UN Biodiversity Conference. Speaker: John Finisdore, Principal Consultant, Biodiversity Water & Nature, ERM Moderator: David Shackleton, SaaS Product Manager Additional Resources: SPE Gaia Sustainability Program
2024-05-3030 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE series: Fueling Innovation. Navigating the Oil & Gas Startup JourneyComing up with an idea and developing an initial product are only the first challenges a startup faces; getting that product into the market and getting feedback from early customers are important next steps. This SPE Live explores the different approaches to getting products in front of oil and gas customers. It will also look at how to structure those initial engagements, how to translate initial diligence discussions into trials/evaluations, and where one can get feedback on the product and progress to the next stages in the sales cycle. Large, independent, and national oil companies can...
2024-05-1632 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Plug and Abandonment – What’s the Big Deal?Join us for an SPE Live on a brief introduction to the content that will be discussed at the upcoming SPE Virtual P&A Workshop. This event is intended to identify the technical and regulatory challenges our industry faces and discuss how we are tackling these now and planning for the future. During this SPE Live, we will have industry experts engage in long term well integrity methods and challenges to securing wells during final plugging and abandonment to ensure isolation and protection to the environment. We’ll also talk about adoption of new technologies and why the industry st...
2024-05-0231 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - The Importance of Supporting Academia and Students in Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities in the Industry - May 2024For his May podcast, Terry focuses on the academic side of things, what the future holds for petroleum engineering, and the importance of supporting our universities and students.
2024-05-0129 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Fostering Future Leaders - The Impact of Mentorship on Women in LeadershipJoin us for an SPE Live on Diversity & Inclusion addressing the advantages of mentoring programs for women. Our guests will discuss why companies are implementing these programs, share lessons learned, and share recommendations for starting this practice. Speakers: • Celina Gioja, Diversity and Inclusion Professional at Celi Gioja • Emily Firth, Europe Market and Business Analyst at Halliburton Moderated by Miral Tawfik, Reservoir Engineer at Chevron Additional Resources: SPE eMentoring Program
2024-04-1831 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Hydrogen as Part of the Energy Mix – Commercial and Technical PerspectivesA hydrogen economy envisions using hydrogen as a clean, low-carbon, and versatile energy carrier and fuel. It offers benefits in terms of energy security, public health, and economic development. Initially, Blue Hydrogen manufactured from natural gas in combination with CCS could help diversify our market options while helping to reduce greenhouse emissions. It has the potential to generate new job opportunities for many of us in the O&G Industry. The global market for hydrogen and fuel cells is expected to grow from $5.5 billion in 2018 to $42.5 billion by 2026. However, Hydrogen is certainly not a silver bullet. A...
2024-04-0432 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - How Members Can Help Improve The Industry's Public Image - April 2024For his April podcast, Terry focuses on how SPE engages with our external stakeholders, and more importantly, how we can help improve the industry's public image through programs like Energy4me.
2024-04-0121 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Artificial Intelligence Systems and DrillingDuring the last few years, there has been an increasing focus on automation solutions for drilling, with many of these solutions already in the market. Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are usually part of these solutions. During this SPE Live, we focus on AI systems that are targeting higher levels of automation, some reaching all the way to autonomy. One requirement for such systems to be taken into use is to be trustworthy. But what does this mean and how to achieve it? At the same time, drilling involves multiple providers, which reflects on the data...
2024-03-2128 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Well Intervention: Industry Trends, Innovations, and Technologies SupportJoin us for an SPE Live episode on well intervention. Learn about the latest industry trends, innovations, and technologies with a preview of the SPE/ICoTA Well Intervention Conference and Exhibition on 19-20 March 2024, being held in the Woodlands, Texas - USA.  A Q&A session will then follow with questions from the audience, answered by our guests: • Pierre Ramondenc, Coiled Tubing Domain Head at SLB • Eddie Valverde, VP of Corporate Development at Emerald Surf Sciences • Luis Castro, Asset Surveillance and Intervention Leader at Baker Hughes. Moderated by: Carlos Torres, Founder and Owner a...
2024-03-0742 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President's Podcast with Terry Palisch: "Creating Our Energy Future" - Maximizing Your Membership by Leveraging SPE'S Multimedia Content - March 2024In this month's podcast, Terry discusses the content created and delivered by SPE'S Multimedia team available to SPE members to help enhance their professional growth and technical expertise. 
2024-03-0121 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: The Future of Well IntegrityJoin us for an SPE Live episode on “The Future of Well Integrity” with a preview of the biennial SPE Europe Well Integrity Workshop on 5-6 March 2024, being held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We will retrace 2023 from the Well Integrity Technical Section perspective and provide a summary of great discussions held at the annual dinner at ATCE. We will also briefly introduce the upcoming SPE Workshop “The Future of Well Integrity” and provide a short summary of each session:  Setting the Scene for Well Integrity in the Energy Transition Leading practices within Well Integrity Understanding and Managing Risk The Challen...
2024-02-2232 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Innovation in Hydraulic FracturingJoin us for an SPE Live episode on “Innovation in Hydraulic Fracturing” with a preview of the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition on 6-8 February 2024, being held in the Woodlands, Texas – USA. We will retrace 2023 from the Hydraulic Fracturing Technical Section perspective and briefly introduce the following topics (to learn more, register to attend the 2024 HFTC) • Stimulation and completion designs • Diagnostic utilization • Computational fluid dynamics • Machine learning algorithms A Q&A session will then follow with questions from the audience, answered by our guests. – Karen Olson, SPE Completions...
2024-02-0830 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: “Creating Our Energy Future”—The Value of Publishing Technical Papers for Your Career - February 2024In this month's podcast, Terry will continue his discussion about the ways SPE connects our members to technology by focusing on SPE papers, JPT journals and other SPE publications.
2024-02-0123 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk: COP 28 - Oil and Gas Insights from the Blue ZoneAs the need for global climate action gains scale and urgency, COP 28 provides a vital opportunity for countries to take stock of their progress, strengthen ambition and agree actions that increase the chances of meeting the aims of the Paris Agreement. This COP also marks a significant change of direction through its more inclusive approach to the oil and gas industry, which comes with high expectations. So how did it go and what does it mean for the oil and gas industry? COP28 is now upon us, and three key issues are playing out in the pre-negotiations and are...
2024-01-2531 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: The Role of Pressure Transient Analysis in CCUS ProjectsPressure transient analysis (PTA) is an important tool for petroleum engineers to characterize and evaluate oil and gas reservoirs. This is particularly true during the exploration and appraisal stages of a project to understand the nature of the reservoir and derive some of its critical properties but is also very valuable as a monitoring tool to track the evolution of properties altered by production operations or fluid fronts. The associated literature is rich in models, tools and methodologies that have been built over decades. Similar questions need to be answered in CO2 injection projects to characterize injectivity...
2024-01-1131 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - January 2024In this episode, SPE Completions Technical Director Karen Olsen joins Terry Palisch to talk about how SPE facilitates technical collaboration, particularly with respect to the SPE Technical Sections.
2024-01-0120 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: A New Era of Production OptimizationOptimization of producing oil and gas wells has always been important for managing operating expenses and continues to be an important part of production management. Production surveillance and inflow and outflow flow assurance remain key technology areas. As our industry increasingly focuses on the climate impacts of our operations, there is a growing emphasis on optimizing emissions from our operations and on the usage of water. New areas of energy development such as carbon capture and storage, geothermal energy, and subsurface energy storage are built upon skills developed from years of oil and gas production. Digitalization has become an...
2023-12-2830 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Addressing the Energy Challenge With Fiber-Optic SensingOver the last three decades, the world of fiber-optic sensing has undergone a remarkable transformation, propelling us from the pioneering days of distributed temperature sensing (DTS) in the 1990s to the cutting-edge inclusion of optical-based pressure gauges, seismic accelerometers, flowmeters, and an array of innovative point sensors in the 2000s. Fast forward to the 2010s, and the introduction of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) has further revolutionized the optical sensing system, encompassing fibers, cables, sensors, deployment, processing, and interpretation technologies. The result? Astoundingly improved and novel quantitative well and reservoir monitoring that has not only elevated early...
2023-12-1430 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - December 2023In this podcast episode, SPE President Terry Palisch talks about the benefits of joining and being involved with the local SPE sections.
2023-12-0123 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Generalist vs. Specialist: Winner Doesn’t Do It All!We are excited to host four 2023 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we discuss with our guest speakers what made them choose their respective career paths as generalist or specialist. Our guests, Akos Kiss, Barasha Deka, Gabrijel Grubac, and Tarek Nigim have years of experience championing niche technologies in the fields of production and completions, have authored multiple patents and publications, and are ready to share their perspectives and answer your questions. Moderated by: Indira Saripally, Reservoir Engineer at Occidental Oil an...
2023-11-3030 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Leadership Development Impacts Career Transition and ProgressionEngineering professionals must possess both technical and leadership skills to succeed in their careers. Mastering communication, understanding finance fundamentals, and being knowledgeable about sustainability are all key aspects of leadership. The panelists will discuss the importance of developing these skills for career transition and/or progression. Speakers: • Jeanne Perdue, Technical Writer at Occidental Petroleum • Shree Vikas, Manager, Market Intelligence & Business Analysis at ConocoPhillips Moderated by: Patricia E. Carreras, General Director at Blue Moon Strategies
2023-11-1630 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Energy Influencers View - Growth of Reservoir Engineering For CCS and Hydrogen StorageWe are excited to host three 2023 Energy Influencers selected by The Way Ahead for outstanding technical, entrepreneurial, and service contributions by young professionals. In this SPE Live, we discuss the growing research and implementation of reservoirs/ depleted reservoirs for sequestration of CO2 and storage for Hydrogen. What are the requirements and how reservoir engineers train themselves in this direction? Our three guests, Choja Ojanomare, Oghenerume Ogolo, and Abhijith Suboyin have years of experience championing new technologies to improve field management, economics, developing and mentoring authors, have authored multiple patents and publications, and are ready to s...
2023-11-0230 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - November 2023In this podcast episode, Terry Palisch talks about the impact of the energy transition on the industry and technology and how SPE is helping its members adjust to the shifting landscape.
2023-11-0125 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk – Rigs to Reefs: From Oil Production to Ocean HabitatAll offshore platforms will need to be decommissioned at some point, bearing many millions of dollars of cost. A field-proven alternative is to convert those assets into thriving reef ecosystems that align with regulatory requirements, don’t create pollution, or obstruct any waterways, and can substantially reduce cost and greenhouse gas emissions. Come join us to learn about a rare triple-win for companies, the public, and ocean ecosystems. This SPE Live Gaia Talk explores the value proposition and preparation for turning offshore infrastructure into fecund fisheries. Speakers: • Emily Hazelwood, Blue Latitudes LLC • Amber Sp...
2023-10-1930 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE Series: HSE & Sustainability - Tangible PathwaysDelve into the transformative domain of sustainability and innovation in the oil and gas industry. This SPE Live provides a sneak peek into the ATCE conference’s theme through a dynamic panel discussion that explores tangible routes to achieve net zero carbon emissions, leveraging innovations like emissions mitigation, CCUS, DAC, renewable energy advancements, and advanced storage systems. Simultaneously, uncover the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for driving Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE), and Sustainability goals within organizations. Explore AI’s potential to enhance safety, reduce incidents, optimize operations, and foster sustainability, alongside addressing challenges and stra...
2023-10-0531 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - October 20232024 SPE President Terry Palisch shares his thoughts about the evolution of the energy transition, what the future of petroleum engineering looks like, and how SPE fits in. Terry also explains why he says there is no transition without the engineers and scientists in our industry.
2023-10-0117 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Digital and Physical Core Analysis: Data Comparison, Integration, and ChallengesDigital rocks include various subsurface formation imaging such as logging while drilling, wireline logging, and seismic imaging, as well as imaging rock samples on the surface. The focus of this SPE Live meeting is on digital rocks that are derived from formation samples (cores, sidewalls, cuttings) on the surface. The term “digital rock” means that we build multi-dimensional multi-scale digital description of a rock that allows us to compute various properties such as: fluid flow, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, acoustic, and mineralogical, to name a few. We discuss how does digital rock analysis fit into the formation evaluation and reservoir engi...
2023-09-2132 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Geothermal Vision for the Oil and Gas Industry and Why It Is CriticalGeothermal is hot around the world. Geothermal Rising and the Society of Petroleum engineers collaborate to inspire the future workforce and enable critical factors for geothermal to be developed at large scale. Bryant Jones, Executive Director at Geothermal Rising will share his view on the industry, current efforts, and the collaboration with SPE which will play a critical role going forward. Moderated by Camilo Mejia, SPE Geothermal Technical Section Chair, and CEO at Enovate Upstream
2023-09-0730 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - September 20232024 SPE President Terry Palisch discusses his views on the challenges facing our industry and SPE members, his outlook for our industry, and what his goals will be during his presidency.  
2023-09-0117 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE Series: Generative AI - Value for the Energy IndustryAI has been around for about five decades. However, in the past few months, there is a renewed buzz about Artificial Intelligence and its applications for all businesses due to the emergence of Generative AI. As exciting are the opportunities, there are also concerns about managing AI effectively, the need for legal and regulatory safeguards, and more use cases. Today we want to briefly explore “How generative AI can create value for the energy industry?”. Our panelists share their insights, and we have a more detailed panel discussion at the ATCE at DSEATS dinner speaker event on 16 October 2023 in San...
2023-08-2431 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: The Energy Transition – Envisioning a Lower Carbon FutureDuring this SPE Live on The Energy Transition – Envisioning a Lower Carbon Future, we talk about various key elements that have a significant impact on the energy transition, including the decarbonization of Oil and Gas and other industries, the role of all energy forms and technology innovation in a lower carbon future, the role of energy industry partners in the financial and regulatory areas, as well the role of education, training and transferable skills required. The panel focuses on these topics and why it is important that the energy industry and partner organizations collaborate and form strategic pa...
2023-08-1031 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Causal Inferencing for Subsurface Engineering ApplicationsJoin this SPE Live with Professor Sid Misra and discover the transformative power of causal inferencing in subsurface engineering. While widely employed in fields like medicine and econometrics, the application of causal inference in the oil industry remains untapped. In this SPE Live, we explore how causal inference techniques can unlock invaluable insights and optimize processes, particularly in microseismic data analysis and fracture monitoring.
2023-07-2730 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: How Technology and Innovation Drive Unconventional Resources DevelopmentWe are in a period of energy evolution where technological advancements and private investments cause innovation to bloom and become the centerpiece of human progression. During this SPE Live, the URTeC 2023 technical program co-chairs share their thoughts on how unconventional reservoir technology evolved over the years. Observations from the last 10 years of attending the conference provided a great environment for bringing technology to the forefront of this new era of energy transformation Speakers: – Johannes Alvarez, EOR and CO2 Advisor in the Mid-Continent Business Unit at Chevron Americas Exploration and Production. – Scott Singleton, SEG Te...
2023-07-1329 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk – Real Decarbonization. Seizing the Low-Carbon FutureJoin us for this SPE Live Gaia Talk with industry thought leader Tisha Schuller, founder of Adamantine Energy, for a thought-provoking and optimistic conversation on the future of energy.
2023-06-2930 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Shared Challenges and Technologies for Maximizing the Value & Life of CompletionsCompletions and Production community members face numerous common challenges when attempting to maximize the value and life of completions. In this SPE Live, Technical Directors discuss the importance of the worldwide reach of the various SPE Technical Sections in this context.
2023-06-1535 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE Series - Enabling Startups and Innovative Entrepreneurs in Oil and GasIn this SPE Live, we discuss the challenges faced by startups and innovative entrepreneurs in the oil and gas industry, as well as funding options available to them. One of the main challenges faced by startups in the oil and gas industry is the high capital costs and long development cycles associated with the industry. Other challenges include navigating complex regulations and the need to build relationships with established industry players. Regarding funding options, the conversation will explore different routes such as venture capital, angel investment, government grants, and strategic partnerships with established companies in the...
2023-06-0131 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Building the Bridge to the Future of Energy EngineeringAddressing the challenges in the evolving field of Energy Engineering requires the development of new tools and solutions for reliable characterization of subsurface rocks. This demands training engineers and scientists who can think out of the box to develop sustainable and creative bridges to the future of Energy Engineering. This SPE Live Podcast focuses on discussing directions to tackle challenges, developments, and data integration in the field of reservoir characterization and core analysis, from a geoscientist perspective. It also opens up the discussion on the tools and preparations needed to thrive and to enjoy this journey.
2023-05-1831 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Natural Language Processing in the Subsurface & Wells DisciplinesPredictive statistical models with natural language processing (NLP) rules and knowledge representations can deliver enhanced results for use cases in subsurface and wells disciplines. These range from helping identify bypassed pay, mitigating cognitive bias in well planning, reservoir and field analogue generation, early identification of drilling issues, to generating optimal completion design for petroleum engineers, competitor intelligence, improving search ranking & suggestions, stimulating serendipity, and discovery of new knowledge. When the new DSEA Technical Section was created in 2022, we started planning a newsletter series, the first of which appeared on December 1, 2022. Paul Cleverley had the privilege of writing...
2023-05-0431 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series - Challenges and Questions to Improve DA/ML Applications in Reservoir DisciplineThe oil industry has a great experience with the applications of Data Analytics/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning (DA/AI/ML) in the Reservoir Engineering Discipline, specifically in reservoir surveillance and reservoir modeling and performance prediction. This situation is like what is occurring in other reservoir subdisciplines, for example in reservoir characterization, reservoir management, and other petroleum engineering disciplines. Despite the wide range of data science and engineering applications, there is still room for improvement for the number of applications to be even greater and to improve future applications. In this SPE Live, the SPE DSEA Technical Director...
2023-04-2031 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Application of the UNFC to Geothermal Energy ResourcesIn this SPE Live, Gioia Falcone, rankine chair of energy engineering at the University of Glasgow, discusses the application of the United Nations Framework Classification to geothermal energy resources. Gioia discusses why we need a resource assessment framework for geothermal, presents a real-life example, and synergies with the oil and gas sector.
2023-04-0630 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Chemical Considerations of CCUS and New Energy DevelopmentThis SPE Live Podcast episode discusses some of the unique chemical and geochemical considerations of CCUS and new energy source development.
2023-03-2322 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series: Drilling Operations and Progress within HSES. Can We Do Better?Join this SPE Live Podcast as we discuss areas of collaboration between HSES and the drilling community.
2023-03-0925 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Market Outlook – Oil Prices for 2023, US Natural Gas Market, and MoreIn this SPE Live Podcast episode, we take an in-depth look at the numerous economic influences on oil and gas values for the coming year, and what they could mean for the long-term future of the energy industry.
2023-02-2330 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Accelerating the Value with Women Talent in Oil and GasThe oil and gas industry has traditionally had a low representation of women in technical roles. One possible explanation for this disparity may be a lack of awareness and initiatives aimed at promoting and supporting the inclusion of women. However, with the growing importance of data science and artificial intelligence in the industry, there is an opportunity to attract more women to these fields. To do this, a top-down approach may be necessary, focusing on developing and supporting female talent and providing easier access to opportunities. This approach would ensure that women with the necessary qualifications, competence, and skill...
2023-02-0932 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Sustainable Energy for the Next 50 YearsThe UK offshore energy landscape is evolving quickly to become a more integrated system, where the transition is accelerating as we strive towards a Net Zero energy future. In this SPE Live Podcast episode, speakers share their expert perspectives on the industry's progression as we move down the ET roadmap.
2023-01-2630 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Live Podcast: Interoperability as a Key Factor to Better Drilling AutomationDrilling operations involve many different service providers, each addressing specific facets of the well construction process. In practice, the drilling organization, including the support from onshore operation centers, addresses the coordination of the various tasks executed by multiple entities. Yet, the natural fragmentation of drilling operations into multiple services has slowed down the implementation of drilling automation solutions because computer systems from each involved party are traditionally not designed to exchange information with other systems. The SPE Drilling System Automation Technical Section has therefore started an initiative to define standards for computer interoperability during the drilling process...
2023-01-1229 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastEnergizing Our Lives: How to have a successful career in Artificial Lift EngineeringIn this episode, SPE 2020 President - Shauna Noonan, talks with Artificial Lift experts Anthony Allison and Greg Stephenson about how they got into the industry and the upcoming SPE ALCE.   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org.   Like what you are hearing? Give us a 5-star rating and leave a rev...
2020-10-2046 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastSPE Talks Tech: Drilling Automation Roadmap with John de WardtSPE's Paige McCown talks with John de Wardt, founder of De Wardt and Company and program manager of the Drilling System Automation Roadmap to discuss the need for an industry roadmap.     We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org.   Like what you are hearing? Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review – we love reading...
2020-09-2924 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastData and AI in the Petroleum Industry with Jeff Baetz In this podcast discussion, we talk about how artificial intelligence can help the industry through the digital transformation. This transition is a priority for oil and gas companies to reduce risk while improving operational efficiency.   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org.   Like what you are hearing? Give us a 5-sta...
2020-09-0824 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastThe Way Ahead with Jeff Spath and Jennifer MiskiminsIn this podcast discussion, we are talking about the way ahead for students and recent graduates in petroleum engineering. The COVID-19 pandemic-induced oil and gas downturn has caused a lot of uncertainty for students, especially petroleum engineers. Whether they are starting their college career or looking to enter the workforce, there are many challenges ahead. We intend to address those challenges and to answer questions live from the audience. Our guests in this episode include: • Jeff Spath, Professor and the Department Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University • Jenn...
2020-09-0142 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastStaying Strong with Shauna Noonan"Members often ask me if I am disappointed with how the latter portion of my presidency was affected by the pandemic and the crash of oil prices. To be honest, I am not disappointed. I was able to visit many sections as President-Elect and speak at many events; however, the role of SPE President is much greater than that. This time was critical to serve as chair of the SPE Board and guide our society through an inflection point, requiring us to anticipate how to deliver on our mission to our members in a post-pandemic world". In...
2020-08-2534 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastDrillbotics with Fred Florence and Enrique LosoyaSPE's Paige McCown talks with Fred Florence, president of Rig Operations/founding member of SPE’s Drilling System Automation Technical Section, and Enrique Losoya, Petroleum Engineering doctoral student at Texas A&M University, about drilling automation and the SPE International Drillbotics competition.   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org.   Like what you...
2020-08-1831 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastStartups in O&G with Barbara BurgerIn this episode, JPT Digital Editor Trent Jacobs interviews Barbara Burger, president of Chevron Technology Ventures on how corporations access external innovations and startups as well as integrating new technology into your company and sustainability and the energy transition.   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org.   Like what you are h...
2020-08-1132 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastReducing Methane Emissions in the O&G Value ChainA discussion with experts to bring to the oil and gas community a topical discussion on methane emissions in oil and gas value chain, how the industry is responding and needs for evolving response/innovation going forward as part of industry’s green house emissions reduction/decarbonization journey.    The discussion provides context around decarbonization/greenhouse gases, reducing methane emissions, best practices, policy & regulation, and innovations in detection & measurement.   More resources: Past SPE Presidents Weigh In on Decarbonization Resetting for Sustainability in the Time of COVID-19 Regain Trust...
2020-08-0452 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastStrengthening the SPE Conference Experience with Shauna Noonan"When we are confronted by any crisis, the period of recovery often offers opportunities to emerge better and stronger than before. If we are imaginative, innovative, and perhaps a bit patient, we can deliver a superior and more valuable experience in attending our conferences with the bonus of making them accessible to more of our members. I believe that we can and will emerge from this challenging time as a stronger SPE, able to deliver more to our members". In this episode, Shauna Noonan discusses strengthening the SPE Conference Experience.   Each month, Shauna j...
2020-07-2832 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastHow Current Technology Can Help Us Through This Downturn with Duncan BlueSPE's Paige McCown talks with Duncan Blue about how technology can help during the current downturn.   More from Duncan: Oilfield Life After the COVID-19 Crash   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org. Like what you are hearing? Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review – we love reading what you have to say. Yo...
2020-07-2135 minThe SPE Podcast
The SPE PodcastLACPEC Conference with Roberto Aguilera and Roberto F. AguileraIn this episode, Paige McCown talks with father-son duo, Roberto F. Aguilera and Roberto Aguilera, about the upcoming SPE Virtual Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference the 27th of July.   Click here to learn more about the SPE Virtual Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference   We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to podcasts@spe.org....
2020-07-1423 min