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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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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 min

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

The SPE PodcastHSE and Sustainability Conference with Francesca VilianiIn this episode, Paige McCown talks with Francesca Viliani, Director of Public Health and co-Head of Sustainability for International SOS about the upcoming SPE Virtual International Conference and Exhibition on HSE and Sustainability the 27th of July. Click here to learn more about the SPE Virtual International Conference and Exhibition on HSE and Sustainability 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 se...2020-07-0715 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Virtual International Oilfield Scale Conference RecapIn this podcast episode, SPE's Jason Notoras and Nils Kaageson-Loe are joined by Mark Rubin, CEO (Society of Petroleum Engineers); Kari Ramstad, Keynote Speaker (Equinor); Eric Mackay, Committee Member (Heriot-Watt University); and Phil Chandler, Director of Europe & Caspian Events (Society of Petroleum Engineers). They discuss the 2020 SPE Virtual International Oilfield Scale Conference and Exhibition. To learn more about the full event, click here. 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...2020-06-3033 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Gaia Talks: Measuring What MattersThe panel addresses sustainability in the oil and gas industry using the lens of “Measuring what Matters”. Notwithstanding current global socio-economic conditions, oil and gas is being held to account on its environmental, social and governance performance against a backdrop of climate change and of biodiversity depletion. Current sustainability measurement efforts by the industry are largely carried out to satisfy external stakeholders and even then, very imperfectly to the detriment of the public, policymakers, investors and the industry itself. This panel discussion will look at how better to serve these communities and in particular the internal stakeholders - th...2020-06-2454 min

The SPE PodcastStrengthening Core Disciplines with Shauna Noonan "From the beginning, SPE has focused on knowledge dissemination in four fundamental areas, which I refer to as the core disciplines: drilling, completions, reservoir (including geosciences), and production operations. These disciplines make up the bulk of coursework in most petroleum engineering degree programs, as well as the content of the SPE Petroleum Engineering Certification test. Still today, most of our members can identify themselves as being either a drilling, completions, reservoir, or production engineer." In this episode, Shauna Noonan discusses strengthening core disciplines. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to s...2020-06-1628 min

The SPE PodcastNew Technology Trends with Greg LeveilleIn this episode, JPT's Trent Jacobs interviews Greg Leveille. They discuss the new roadmap for ConocoPhillips R&D, new technology trends that may emerge from this latest down cycle, sustainability, and more. 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 le...2020-06-0931 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks LeadershipExecutive Panel addresses how leaders act and steer their organizations through one of the most challenging times in the oil industry, which is facing two major challenges: the COVID19 pandemic and the current low oil price environment. The panelists will share their insights on how these two waves are impacting the oil and gas workforce, the SPE, and future industry interaction including academia. The session will acknowledge and address realities, set expectations, and establish how we can be positive looking forward. Panel in this podcast: Sami Alnuaim, 2019 SPE President Tom Blasingame, 2021 S...2020-06-021h 14

The SPE PodcastSPE Staying Strong (with Shauna Noonan) "No company or organization could have predicted our industry would be facing a viral pandemic, coupled with oil prices at their lowest levels in almost 2 decades. This is a time to put our heads together and come up with a new plan. This is what oil and gas does best." In this episode, Shauna Noonan discusses staying strong, a key component to her strengthening the core message. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question.2020-05-2737 min

The SPE PodcastEnergy Markets and Data with Adam SieminskiIn this episode, Glenda Smith talks with Adam Sieminski about oil markets, energy data, and the circular carbon economy. After a long career on Wall Street, Adam is currently President of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center, an independent research institute to advance understanding of energy and the economy. 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 po...2020-05-1939 min

The SPE PodcastADNOC: Re-invention and Effecting ChangeHear first-hand from ADNOC’s CTO, Alan Nelson, about ADNOC’s integrated 2030 strategy to transform the ADNOC business to ensure future success by maximizing value from every barrel, delivering the greatest possible return to Abu Dhabi while helping meet the world’s growing demand for energy. The strategy maps out how ADNOC will deliver smart growth, create value, and increase profitability. The interview was conducted by JPT's Trent Jacobs. Topics include: • Culture change • Sustainability • Digital adoption • Collaboration with NOCs, startups • Audience questions We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast…...2020-05-1229 min

The SPE PodcastAt a Crossroad - Today's Energy WorkforceIn this week's episode, SPE’s Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives, Nils Kaageson-Loe, talks to industry experts to discuss the effects the industry downturn is having on the workforce. Topics mentioned in this podcast: -Navigating layoffs and transitions -Dealing with anxiety and mental health -How to get back to work Our guest in this week’s podcast include: -Susan Howes, VP of Engineering (Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC -Diane Chadwick-Jones, Human Performance Director (BP) -Tom Woollard, Principal Partner (ERM) -Chri...2020-05-0543 min

The SPE PodcastWriting Abstracts with Terry PalischThis is episode SPE’s VP of Communications, Glenda Smith is joined by longtime SPE volunteer, Terry Palisch, who is the Petroleum Engineering Advisor at CARBO Ceramics. They discuss the importance of how to properly write a paper proposal. More From Terry Palisch JPT: SPE Technical Directors’ Outlook: Tearing Down the Walls Among Disciplines OnePetro: Delineating Far Field Prropped Fracture Geometry Using Electromagnetic Geophysics and its Potential Impact on Well Planning and Reservoir Modeling OnePetro: Sieve Distribution vs Sand Retention: The Impact of Mono-Sieved Gravel on Sand Control We h...2020-04-2835 min

The SPE PodcastGetting Back to Fundamentals with Shauna Noonan "We need to recognize the importance of learning the technical fundamentals. There is no magic solution or silver bullet that could ever replace them." In this episode, Shauna Noonan discusses technology evaluation, an area where she has spent the majority of her career. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question. From this Episode SPE Connect: https://www.spe.org/en/industry/spe-connect/ SPE International App: https://www...2020-04-2230 min

The SPE PodcastPrice War Update, Offshore in Survival Mode, New Tech for Drillers, and Energy Workforce SurveyWe bring together a collection of writers from SPE magazines to discuss trending news and emerging technologies in this latest episode. The SPE Editorial Roundtable includes editors from the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT) and Oil & Gas Facilities (OGF) in an insightful discussion. SPE Discounts OnePetro Papers, Offers Support for Learning and Job Transitions For the remainder of 2020, SPE members can download OnePetro® papers for USD 5/paper. Learn more: https://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-article-detail/?art=6869 Mentioned in this podcast OPEC+ Moves To End Price War Wit...2020-04-1528 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Live Discussion on COVID-19COVID-19 has brought the world to a juddering halt and as of today has resulted in half the world’s population is subject to mandated measures restricting their movements from home. The oil and gas industry with operations around the world kicked into crisis management mode early, recognizing that early signs of virus transmission were likely characteristic of an emerging epidemic or worse. In many ways, the industry was ahead of the risk management curve with its experience, competency, access to data and capacity to share. Oil prices have heightened the consequences of COVID 19 for the oil and...2020-04-0759 min

The SPE PodcastThe Best of SPE Talks ToWe've put together snippets from our top podcasts to bring you the best of SPE Talks To. They include: 2016 SPE President, Nathan Meehan; reservoir engineer for Endeavor Energy Resources, Yogashri Pradhan; Petroleum Geoscience innovator, Andrew Pepper; senior technical advisor for Abra Controls, Mike Rainbolt; and 2020 SPE President, Shauna Noonan. Listen to the full episodes of each podcast: SPE Talks To: Nathan Meehan SPE Talks To: Yogashri Pradhan SPE Talks To: Andrew Pepper Highlights from SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference with Mike Rainbolt Strengthening Ways To Diss...2020-03-3145 min

The SPE PodcastDrilling's Digital Ecosystem with Tommy SigmundstadAker BP's Senior Vice President of Drilling and Wells joins the SPE Podcast, talking to SPE's VP of Communications, Glenda Smith. In this episode, we explore recent milestones, such as drilling a nautical mile in 13 hours, as well as digitalization and automation advancements in drilling. More From Tommy Sigmundstad Tommy Sigmundstad LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-sigmundstad-b5132a2b Mentioned in This Episode IADC/SPE Drilling Conference: http://www.drillingconference.org/international/Homepage SPE Online Education:https://webevents.spe.org/ We hope you...2020-03-1711 min

The SPE PodcastStrengthening Knowledge Transfer in Unconventional Resources with Shauna Noonan Collecting technical information can be challenging, especially if those who have it are not willing or able to share it. In this episode, Shauna Noonan discusses effectively, proactively seeking out the technical knowledge that our members both need and that the industry requires to meet the world’s demand for oil and gas. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question. From this Episode Competency Management Tool: https://www.spe.org/en/t...2020-03-1026 min

The SPE PodcastHighlights from SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference with Mike Rainbolt Mike Rainbolt is an experienced completions engineer who is now a senior technical advisor for Abra Controls. Mike sat down with Trent Jacobs to discuss some of the highlights from the 2020 Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference held recently in the Houston area. More than 3,500 petrotechnical professionals went to the conference which this year highlighted some major advances around the so-called parent-child issues that all US shale producers face. More From Mike Rainbolt OnePetro: Mitigation for Fracture Driven Interaction: A Midland Basin Case Study OnePetro: Evaluating the Impact of Frac Communication Between Parent, Child, and...2020-03-0336 min

The SPE PodcastTechnology Advancements in Managed Pressure Drilling with Steve NasLongtime SPE member Steve Nas catches up with Mark Arathoon of PETRONAS and Martin Culen, Chief Commercial Officer, Kelda Drilling Controls. All three served as committee members for the SPE Workshop: Managed Pressure Drilling – Collaboration Towards Excellent Applications & Solutions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At the conclusion of the workshop, the group met to address technological advancements in Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD). More From Steve Nas, Mark Arathoon, and Martin Culen Steve Nas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-nas-80427226/ Mark Arathoon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-arathoon-77688b42/ Martin Culen Link...2020-02-2517 min

The SPE PodcastPerspectives on Energy Poverty with Scott TinkerCo-producer and narrator of Switch (2012), Scott Tinker joins The SPE Podcast to discuss his sequel project, Switch On, which explores energy poverty around the globe. Tinker shares stories from his travels and provides insights into solutions during his discussion with Glenda Smith, VP of Communications, SPE. An SPE Distinguished Lecturer, Tinker often greets people proudly with, "I work in the oil and gas industry, and I help to lift the world out of poverty." He hopes to hear more in the industry proudly answering the 'what do you do' question. More From Scott T...2020-02-1851 min

The SPE PodcastThe Influential Yet Delicate Balance of Mentoring with Shauna Noonan There are multiple steps along the path to developing skill sets of young professionals. Coaching up technical know-how is critical, but equally important is providing an opportunity for those individuals to work on interpersonal skills in order to better navigate the industry. Shauna Noonan discusses the importance of effectively mentoring bright, young minds as part of an industry-wide initiative to attract and retain incoming talent. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question.2020-02-1241 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks Tech: IPTC and Global Energy TransitionTrent returns from his trip to the International Petroleum Technology Conference and shares his insights from the event and major takeaways with Steve. The two also discuss popular articles and topics from recent JPT articles. Trent Jacobs and Steve Rassenfoss cover emerging technology for the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), SPE's flagship publication. With SPE Talks Tech, our writers debate and discuss the hottest topics in the technical arena of the oil and gas industry. Mentioned in this podcast International Petroleum Technology Conference: http://2020.iptcnet.org/ Join SPE: https://www...2020-02-0426 min

The SPE PodcastSeparator Oil Shrinkage with Mathias CarlsenEnhanced oil recovery (EOR) for shale developments has been one of the hottest topics in the technical arena for several years. In this episode, host Trent Jacobs talks to Mathias Carlsen, a petroleum engineering consultant and general manager for Whitson, about the true state of shale EOR, where it is and where it might be going. Carlsen also discusses a little known issue of “separator oil shrinkage” which can be a big issue for shale producers if not accounted for. More From Mathias Carlsen LinkedIn: Mathias Carlsen, PE Consultant and GM Americas | Whitson OneP...2020-01-2836 min

The SPE PodcastHow Gyroscopes Impact Wellbore Surveying with Adrián LedrozWellbore surveying is one of the essential tools for modern directional and horizontal drilling, allowing oil and gas companies to hit subsurface targets just a few feet wide. In this episode, host Trent Jacobs talks to Adrián Ledroz, VP, Chief Scientist at Gyrodata, about how the technology has evolved over the years and how the introduction of gyroscopes has impacted wellbore surveying. More From Adrián Ledroz LinkedIn: Adrián Ledroz, VP, Chief Scientist Wellbore Placement at Gyrodata OnePetro: The Combination of Solid-State Gyroscopic and Magnetic Surveys Provides Improved Magnetic-Survey Data and Enh...2020-01-2139 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks Tech: Tier differences, heavy oil innovation, and casing failuresBreaking down new articles in the January 2020 Journal of Petroleum Technology issue. Trent Jacobs and Steve Rassenfoss cover emerging technology for the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), SPE's flagship publication. With SPE Talks Tech, our writers debate and discuss the hottest topics in the technical arena of the oil and gas industry. In this episode: JPT: What’s the Difference Between Tier 1 and Tier 2? Not Much The formula for value in a shale play used to be simple, lease acreage in the best quality rock based on Tiers cover large...2020-01-1430 min

The SPE PodcastStrengthening the Feedstock of Incoming Oil and Gas Talent with Shauna Noonan There are growing concerns among industry professionals and academia about the declining ambitions toward a career in the oil and gas industry by our younger generation. Shauna Noonan addresses what she identifies as the three main challenges with attracting the next generation of engineers and geoscientists—negative public perception, unattractive business models, and inadequate opportunities for work-life balance. Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question. More from Shauna Noonan Strengthening th...2020-01-0736 min

The SPE PodcastThanks for Listening with Trent and JasonIn this New Year's Eve episode, Trent and Jason recall memorable moments from 2019 and read listener reviews/comments (#SPEpodcast). Thanks to our listeners for your feedback and support. We are excited to announce more than 10,000 downloads spanning 134 different countries. It's been a great first 14 episodes of The SPE Podcast. SPE is a diverse organization, so there are many stories we have to share with our audience. That’s why these podcasts are presented in a variety of formats. We have our writing staff, who are interviewing industry experts about technical subjects. In addition, we produce a monthly episode...2019-12-3113 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks Tech: Top 10 Stories of 2019In this year-end episode, we break down the most-read stories of 2019 on JPT. And we think #1 will surprise you! Trent Jacobs and Steve Rassenfoss cover emerging technology for the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), SPE's flagship publication. With SPE Talks Tech, our writers debate and discuss the hottest topics in the technical arena of the oil and gas industry. Mentioned in this podcast SPE Membership Join/Renew: https://www.spe.org/en/members/ JPT Website: https://pubs.spe.org/en/jpt/jpt-main-page/ Trent Jacobs 📨 tjacobs@spe.org Steve...2019-12-2437 min

The SPE PodcastManaging Your Oil and Gas Career with C. Susan HowesHow do you advance your oil and gas career? What about managing talent and risk? Licensed petroleum engineer and registered HR professional, C. Susan Howes joins The SPE Podcast to share a unique perspective. Howes is an Honorary SPE member with three decades of experience in a variety of engineering roles for companies such as Anadarko and Chevron. She is currently the VP of Engineering at Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC (SCA). In 2016, Howes was recognized for her advancements with the AIME DeGolyer Distinguished Service Medal. Her contributions to SPE include volunteering on committees, being a Regional Director, a...2019-12-1715 min

The SPE PodcastStrengthening Ways To Disseminate Knowledge with Shauna Noonan “To collect, exchange, and disseminate technical knowledge” are not only the first seven words of SPE’s mission but also what our society has excelled at over its storied history. — Shauna Noonan, 2020 SPE President Each month, Shauna joins The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question. More from Shauna Noonan Strengthening the Tools and Methods We Use To Disseminate Knowledge to Members Strengthening the Quality of SPE's Technical Content Reinforcing Core Str...2019-12-0317 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks Tech: 2020 Technology Watch ListWith 2020 on the horizon, JPT editors put together our Top 10 list of technologies and ideas to keep an eye on in the coming year. Trent Jacobs and Steve Rassenfoss cover emerging technology for the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT), SPE's flagship publication. With SPE Talks Tech, our writers debate and discuss the hottest topics in the technical arena of the oil and gas industry. Mentioned in this podcast SPE International App: https://www.spe.org/en/members/speiapp/ SPE Membership Join/Renew: https://www.spe.org/en/members/ URTeC: htt...2019-11-2635 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks To: Kirstie BoyleBusiness Development VP Kirstie Boyle joins The SPE Podcast to talk startups. Recently part of a $4.5-million funding round, Kirstie discusses fine-tuning pitches, making complicated concepts relatable, options for spending investor money, entrepreneurial success stories, and why startups aren't for everyone. Kirstie is a member of SPE's Women in Hydraulic Fracturing, a United Nations award-winner, a dock jumping competitor, and the VP of Business Development for Interface Fluidics, an SPE Startup Village Rising Star recipient. The startup features nanotechnology that, within just a few hours of testing, can tell an oil and gas company whether its chemical...2019-11-1931 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks To: Andrew PepperFluid saturation isn't what it used to be when it comes to unconventional reservoirs. Our guest is among those sharing new research to discuss the shale sector’s changing perspectives on the importance of mobile hydrocarbons vs. immobile hydrocarbons. Petroleum Geoscience innovator Andrew (Andy) Pepper joins The SPE Podcast this week with his take on how unconventional reservoir evaluation can be improved. One lingering question: can oil and gas companies trust their logs? More From Andrew Pepper OnePetro: Saturation Isn’t What It Used to Be: Towards More Realistic Petroleum Fluid Saturations and Produced Fluid Compo...2019-11-1223 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks To: Shauna Noonan – Strengthening the Quality of SPE’s Technical Content "Our Society has a wealth of technical content, and it is rapidly growing." 2020 SPE President Shauna Noonan outlines four (4) objectives to strengthen the quality of SPE's technical content. Each month, Shauna will join The SPE Podcast to discuss her President's Column and to share her SPE journey. We'll end each of these podcasts asking the audience an interactive question. More from Shauna Noonan Strengthening the Quality of SPE's Technical Content Reinforcing Core Strengths, Delivering Membership Value Q&A With 2020 SPE President Shauna Noonan 2019-11-0525 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks To: Yogashri PradhanIn this episode, we discuss how to market yourself and grow your career. A reservoir engineer for Endeavor Energy Resources, LP and a very active SPE member, Yogashri Pradhan joins on The SPE Podcast sharing tips and tricks to grow your network. More From Yogashri Pradhan LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogashripradhan/ JPT: Did I Make the Right Career Choice? JPT: Permian Operators Collaborate to Improve Understanding and Performance of Unconventional Reservoirs OnePetro: Lessons Learned From Existing Horizontal Fractured Wells on University Lands in the Midland Basin: Rate Trans...2019-10-2926 min

The SPE PodcastSPE Talks To: Nathan MeehanThe End of Petroleum Engineering As We Know It. Author of 2019's most-downloaded OnePetro® paper and 2016 SPE President, Nathan Meehan joins The SPE Podcast this week. What does Meehan mean by his eye-catching headline? In this episode, host Trent Jacobs explores the depths of the popular paper, looking for an answer to "should I pursue a career in petroleum engineering?". More From Nathan Meehan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fracmeister/ OnePetro: The End of Petroleum Engineering as We Know It Mentioned in This Episode SPE Bookstore: https://store.spe...2019-10-2232 min