The SPE Podcast

SPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - January 2024

In 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.

SPE Live Podcast: A New Era of Production Optimization

Optimization 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 integral part of our ways of working.
This SPE Live focuses on production optimization of producing oil and gas wells, and explores use of similar techniques and skills for new energy applications. Experts address both the status of golden oldies such as flow assurance and artificial lift, and the impact of developments in digitalization and sustainability. The panel also previews the upcoming SPE Workshop on Production Optimisation in Oil and Gas Assets, to be held 23–24 January 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
Speakers:• Anthony Allison, Senior Artificial Lift Advisor, Oxy• Wouter Botermans, Petroleum Engineer, B-PES• Akos Kiss, Production Technologist, OMV
Moderated by Kees Veeken, Principal Consultant, Mature Gas Well Technology
SPE Workshop: Production Optimisation in Oil and Gas Assets

SPE Live Podcast: Addressing the Energy Challenge With Fiber-Optic Sensing

Over 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 project stages but also enriched the entire asset lifetime.
Join us for this SPE Live on Addressing the Energy Challenge with Fiber-Optic Sensing as a preamble of the SPE Workshop Fiber-Optic Sensing Applications for Field Development, Integrity & Optimisation, where we’ll delve into the world of fiber-optic monitoring technologies, unlocking their immense potential in optimizing reservoir and field development and operations.
Speakers:• Andres Chavarria, LUNA OptaSense• Pierre Bettinelli, SLB• Garth Naldrett, Silixa
Moderated by Dennis Dria, Myden Energy Consulting

SPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - December 2023

In this podcast episode, SPE President Terry Palisch talks about the benefits of joining and being involved with the local SPE sections.

SPE 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 and Gas Co.
TWA Energy Influencers 2023.

SPE Live Podcast: Leadership Development Impacts Career Transition and Progression

Engineering 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

SPE Live Podcast: Energy Influencers View - Growth of Reservoir Engineering For CCS and Hydrogen Storage

We 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 share their perspectives and answer your questions.
Moderated by Mani Bansal, Lead Content Creator for Next-in-energy at SPE The Way Ahead, and Technical Specialist- RE at Shell India

SPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - November 2023

In 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.

SPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk – Rigs to Reefs: From Oil Production to Ocean Habitat

All 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 Sparks, Blue Latitudes LLC
Moderated by Dwayne Purvis, Founder and Principal Advisor at Purvis Energy Advisors

SPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE Series: HSE & Sustainability - Tangible Pathways

Delve 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 strategies for effective AI integration in HSSE practices.Join us to gain insight into these transformative industry topics and set the stage for the enriching conversations that await at the Society of Petroleum Engineers ATCE in San Antonio, Texas on the 16-18 of October 2023. Your participation is instrumental as we collectively propel towards a more sustainable and secure future.
Moderated by: Philippe Herve, Director at PGNRG.
Speakers:o Wafik Beydoun, Director Americas at IOGPo Darcy Spady, Managing Partner at Carbon Connect International

SPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - October 2023

2024 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.

SPE Live Podcast: Digital and Physical Core Analysis: Data Comparison, Integration, and Challenges

Digital 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 engineering processes. It is a relatively new technology, and its advantages and limitations need to be considered. Multi-dimensional simulations of physical processes provide the option to derive properties for difficult rocks, explore the effects of parameter variabilities, reduce/quantify uncertainties, and leverage complex laboratory-derived data. Digital rock analysis is here to stay, and we believe it will eventually become an integral part of core analysis programs.
Moderated by Zoya Heidari, Associate Professor at UT Austin.
Speaker:– Denis Klemin, Digital Rock Domain Champion at SLB

SPE Live Podcast: Geothermal Vision for the Oil and Gas Industry and Why It Is Critical

Geothermal 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

SPE President’s Podcast with Terry Palisch: ”Creating Our Energy Future” - September 2023

2024 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.
 

SPE Live Podcast: Pre-ATCE Series: Generative AI - Value for the Energy Industry

AI 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 Antonio, Texas.
Moderated by Sushma Bhan, SPE Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section Chair
Speakers:
Mehdi Far, AWS Energy and Utilities Professional Services;
Feng Xiao, ExxonMobil;
Joshua Eckroth, i2k Connect

SPE Live Podcast: The Energy Transition – Envisioning a Lower Carbon Future

During 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 partnerships to meet the global energy demand while ensuring a lower carbon future.
Moderated by Mervin Azeta, SLB
Speakers:• David Reid, NOV• Allyson Book, Baker Hughes• Alexei Vyssotski, Chevron

SPE Live Podcast: Causal Inferencing for Subsurface Engineering Applications

Join 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.

SPE Live Podcast: How Technology and Innovation Drive Unconventional Resources Development

We 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 Technical Co-Chair for URTeC and a Reservoir Geophysicist with NextEra Energy.– Katerina Yared, Senior Petrophysicist at SM Energy.
Moderated by Alex Valdés-Pérez, SPE Reservoir Advisory Committee member.

SPE Live Podcast: Gaia Talk – Real Decarbonization. Seizing the Low-Carbon Future

Join 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.

SPE Live Podcast: Technical Director Series – Shared Challenges and Technologies for Maximizing the Value & Life of Completions

Completions 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.