Stay alert, fraudulent check scheme ongoing

renew graphicIt has come to our attention that criminals are using SPE's corporate name in an attempt to commit fraud on the public. In each case, an individual receives a fraudulent check with SPE's name as the payer, along with a San Francisco address. The individual is then asked to deposit the check, and forward funds to another person. SPE is in no way involved in this fraud scheme. If you receive an unexpected check from us, contact Cheryl Finnerty at 972-952-9424.

Recognize your fellow members for their contributions

Nominate a colleague for his or her technical contributions, professional excellence, career achievements, service to colleagues, and industry leadership by 15 February.

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Subscribe to, or advertise in, our new Oil and Gas Facilities magazine

Oil and Gas Facilities will be a bimonthly publication starting in February. It will focus on the projects, systems, and technologies of facilities engineering. Our members can subscribe to this new magazine at special introductory rate and new members can join and subscribe during our special offer.

More about the new magazine
reserves

Download the new Reserves Classification guide

Guidelines for Application of the Petroleum Resources Management System (PRMS), which provides information and examples on use of the PRMS, is now available for free download.

FACULTY

Apply for Faculty Enhancement Travel Grant

This new program provides financial support for attendance of university faculty at SPE conferences, workshops and forums. Grant recipients will be selected twice a year for each region.

Membership

SPE surpasses 100,000 members globally

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.

Meeting Spotlight

Carbon Management Technology Conference

7–9 February 2012
Orlando, Florida, USA

meeting spotlight graphicThis 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.

12ATCE
8 - 10 October | San Antonio, TX, USA
Deadline: 30 January
12APOG
22 - 24 October | Perth, Australia
Deadline: 3 February
12APOG
22 - 24 October | Perth, Australia
Deadline: 3 February
12BERG
18 April |
Deadline: 6 February
12ROGC
16 - 18 October | Moscow, Russia
Deadline: 10 February
12IPTC
5 - 7 December | Beijing, China
Deadline: 2 March
12IPTC
5 - 7 December | Beijing, China
Deadline: 2 March
29 January | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Instructor(s): Dr. Bijan Kermani
1 - 2 February | Houston, TX, USA
Instructor(s): Ian Palmer, George E. King
5 February | The Woodlands, TX, USA
Instructor(s): Michael B. Smith
6 February | Bangkok, Thailand
Instructor(s): Prajuto, Drs, Dipl. Seis. CKM
6 February | Bangkok, Thailand
Instructor(s): C. Shah Kabir
6 February | Bangkok, Thailand
Instructor(s): Leo Eisner
7 - 8 February | Houston, TX, USA
Instructor(s): Shahab D. Mohaghegh

 

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SEAB Shale Gas Production Subcommittee Issues 90-Day Report

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

Technical Section Activities

special session

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 »

recent webinar
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Estimating Frac Risk and Improving Frac Performance in Unconventional Gas and Oil Wells

Speaker
George E. King, Apache Corporation

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new technical sections

Two new technical sections were formed at ATCE 2011. Data to Action (D2A) and Separations Technology will focus on facilitating the development and implementation of this emerging technology.

Data to Action Technical Section

Separations Technology Technical Section

SPE News ARCHIVE

SPE Dallas office has moved temporarily

The temporary office is located in Allen, Texas. The move took place during the weekend of 1-4 December and the Richardson building is completely vacant and now awaiting the start of the renovation.