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Regional Director's Blog

January 2024

Charting a Course for Excellence:
A 3-Year Strategy for Europe

As the newly appointed Regional Director for Europe, my first update aimed at briefly introducing myself. In this second update, the first of 2024, I am excited to wish and very happy 2024, but most importantly unveil our comprehensive strategy for the next three years. Rooted in the principles of transparency, this roadmap, will not be reserved for discussions within the boardroom. It is also openly shared with you, our valued members, and at the same time present it to the overall SPE board this January.

This twin communication serving equally the members and the SPE leadership reflects our commitment in Europe to fostering a culture of openness and accountability, where every member is an informed and integral part of our journey as a community.

SPE Europe Regional Goals graphic

Pillar 1: Reputation Improvement

One of the region’s foremost goals is to improve - if not in some peculiar cases restore - SPE's appeal, image, and reputation across Europe. We need to establish meaningful connections with corporate stakeholders, independent energy operators, academia, and institutions. It's crucial that European members feel that their own employers are actively supporting SPE's initiatives. Through targeted outreach and strategic partnerships, we will rebuild trust and reinforce our commitment to advancing the oil and gas industry.

Pillar 2: A SPE 4 Europe

Recognizing the unique characteristics and diversity of Europe, we are committed to continuously adapting SPE's standing rules and practices to align with regional specifics. This includes refining membership country groups, ensuring student chapter compliance rules are also adapted to European needs, and enhancing transparency in our practices towards members. By doing so, we aim to foster an inclusive environment that resonates with the diverse needs of our European members.

Pillar 3: High-Quality Euro-Members

Our strategy places a strong emphasis on elevating the quality of our European membership. Branded as "The Voice of Europe," we aspire to increase the active participation of European members and academia in our workgroups and standing committees. By encouraging collaboration and recognizing excellence, we aim to ensure a high level of European International Awardees, as well as awarded European Sections and Chapters. Better compliance and improved results will be the benchmarks of our success.

Pillar 4: Events + Membership = 

Recognizing the power of face-to-face interactions, we are determined to rekindle the love for SPE events among our membership. In-person gatherings provide a unique sense of community that is invaluable in our industry. We will work to reconnect our members with SPE's main events, emphasizing their importance and the networking opportunities they provide. Learning from successful models in other SPE regions, we aim to leverage our official conferences to their full potential.

In conclusion, the next three years are poised to be transformative for SPE in Europe. In addition to these pillars that outline our strategic vision for the next three years, let me emphasize our unwavering commitment to delivering tangible results. As your Regional Director, my focus is not just on setting trendy-ish goals but on achieving them. Throughout my term, I am dedicated to hearing your ideas under these pillars and implementing intermediate milestones that will serve as regular markers of our progress.

Moreover, transparency will remain at the core of the Europe’s region communication strategy, ensuring that you, our esteemed members, are not only informed along the way but are actively engaged partners in our collective success. Together, let's turn these strategies into impactful outcomes, marking the next 3 years of excellence for the Society of Petroleum Engineers in Europe.

 

Pierre Emmanuel d'Huart
SPE Regional Director — Europe