Call for Papers

The Call for Papers is now closed.

Those that submitted abstract(s) will receive a notification email, on 29 September, that will provide information on the status abstract(s).

Technical Categories

  • New ESP Technologies
  • ESP Subsea
  • ESP Thermal Operations
  • Gassy well applications / Operations
  • Viscous applications / Operations
  • ESP Unconventional Applications
  • ESP Reliability Analysis
  • Alternative ESP Deployment
  • ESP Surveillance and Optimization
  • Data Analytics / Operational Automation
  • ESP Power Supply / Quality
  • Managing ESP in Low Cost Environment
  • ESP Permanent Magnet Motors 

Paper Policies

Submission Guidelines

Sample Abstract (pdf)

Paper FAQs


Plagiarism Check

In an effort to further improve SPE’s technical quality standards, all submitted papers will be checked for plagiarism.


Questions?

Email Karissa or call 972-952-9440


Abstract Information 

Please note that abstract submissions should be formatted into four (4) specific paragraphs:

  • Objectives/Scope: Please list the objectives and/or scope of the proposed paper. (25-75 words)
  • Methods, Procedures, Process: Briefly explain your overall approach, including your methods, procedures and process. (75-100 words)
  • Results, Observations, Conclusions: Please describe the results, observations and conclusions of the proposed paper. (100-200 words)
  • Novel/Additive Information: Please explain how this paper will present novel (new) or additive information to the existing body of literature that can be of benefit to and/or add to the state of knowledge in the petroleum industry. (25-75 words)

The following guidelines apply:

  • DO NOT include title or author information in your abstract
  • Word Minimum: 225
  • Word Maximum: 450

General Guidelines

  • Obtain necessary clearance from your management and start preparing now
  • Authors whose paper proposals are accepted will be required to write a manuscript for inclusion on the conference proceedings by 2 February 2021
  • Authors who do not submit a manuscript and the associated publication forms by the stated deadline will be withdrawn from the program and will not be allowed to present per SPE’s No Paper, No Podium policy
  • If accepted, your paper may be published, as submitted, in conference media, including on the SPE website

Please Note: An agreement to present a paper at this SPE conference carries an obligation to participate in the event. Please review SPE's Author Guidelines for Papers.

A Word On Commercialism

SPE has a stated policy against use of commercial trade names, company logos, or text that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text, or presentation slides. Use of such terms will result in careful scrutiny by the Program Committee in the evaluation of paper proposals, and the presence of commercialism in the paper will result in it being withdrawn from the program.