SPE Response to COVID-19
Networking is such an important part of SPE, the COVID-19 virus is affecting nearly everything we do. Some conferences and workshops globally have been postponed or cancelled, and other activities are affected. View the latest information here.
SPE will continue actively monitoring the situation and potential impacts on future activities. The health and safety of our members and attendees is our highest priority, and that will guide any decisions that we make. We sincerely hope that our members and their families are not personally affected by this virus.
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After a Decade of Waiting, the Keystone XL Will Be Built
The $8-billion pipeline project has been held up for years, but amid a historic price crash, the Canadian government is stepping in with funding to support exports.
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A group of people who really care how drillers code the memos added to the daily drilling report is the data scientists—who find that the coded tags do not match the activity. A program that helps drillers code is one of three technologies featured in a JPT series on drilling measurement innovation.
Updated Guide Aims To Improve Breadth, Transparency of Sustainability Reporting
The fourth edition of the Sustainability Reporting Guidance for the Oil and Gas Industry increases the number of issue areas from 12 to 21 and includes a greater focus on climate and energy.
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We’re all going through this individually, but SPE’s community gives us an opportunity to go through it together – and come out better on the other side. Connect with colleagues, build your network, and tap into benefits you may have missed. Read more.
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Positively Impacting the World Through Responsible Energy Development
Jeanne-Mey Sun, Baker Hughes, discusses why she believes the oil and gas industry offers employees a great opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. This clip is from the 2019 ATCE Opening General Session.
For more about the contributions of our industry, check our new Energizing Our Lives page.
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Aker BP's Senior Vice President of Drilling and Wells joins SPE's VP of Communications, Glenda Smith, on The SPE Podcast to explore recent milestones, such as drilling a nautical mile in 13 hours, and digitalization and automation advancements in drilling.
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