Nominate a colleague for his or her technical contributions, professional excellence, career achievements, service to colleagues, and industry leadership by 15 February.
We offer various ways to volunteer and contribute to the success of SPE programs. You are sure to find an opportunity that fits your expertise. Recently, SPE started an Opinion Panel for members to provide feedback about the Society and its programs, as well as participate in industry and technical topic research. The results will be used to help shape the future development of SPE products and services.
The first issue will be available in mid-February. It will include articles on estimating costs in the Russian Arctic and Gulf of Mexico, handling produced water from hydraulic fracturing, and best practices for flexible pipe integrity. In addition, the issue contains guest columns from leaders in the Projects, Facilities, Construction discipline and three peer-reviewed technical papers.
More about the new magazineDo you know someone who is an authority in their field and an experienced public speaker? Nominate your colleague by 31 March. The process is now easier and faster.
Young Members Video LibraryCheckout a collection of video resources for learning and development. Topics range from career advice and personal skills to industry training and more. The library will continue to grow in the coming months, as we add new resources.
The society has doubled in size in just the past 10 years, driving us to offer more programs and services to a truly diverse industry, with our members in 118 countries. Continuing to meet the challenge of serving all our members is our main priority.
7–9 February 2012
Orlando, Florida, USA
This inaugural conference draws professionals from all engineering disciplines to share expertise and provide perspectives on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to changing climate.
To learn more, visit www.carbonmgmt.org. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the SPE Distinguished Lecturer Program hosted a reception at ATCE 2011.
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The Shale Gas Production Subcommittee of the US Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB) has issued its 90-day report of recommendations intended to reduce the environmental impacts of shale gas production. The subcommittee was formed at the request of President Barack Obama to facilitate the development of shale gas, ensure environmental protection, and meet public concerns. There will be a second report of the subcommittee after 180 days.
Former SPE President Stephen A. Holditch serves on this committee. You can read the full report at www.shalegas.energy.gov
Estimating Reserves in Unconventional Resources
This webinar will cover major strengths and limitations of traditional and newer methods useful for forecasting reserves in unconventional resources, particularly shales.
Instructor: John Lee
Date: 23 February
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Advancing Automation in Well Construction
Attend this special session on 5 March 2012 immediately preceding the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference. This half-day event features three exciting speakers addressing innovative applications of automation. Learn more about this session and register »
Speaker
George E. King, Apache Corporation
A team at Northwestern University is sorting out metal-organic framework structures that have strong potential for natural gas storage and carbon capture and sequestration, as well as health, safety, and environmental applications.
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