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The Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, held 30 September-2 October, highlights emerging technologies, innovation, and updates from leading-edge companies and organizations.

Saudi Aramco's new R&D centers in the US will help bridge international scientific expertise and technology.

This is the last column I will write before the end of my tenure, and I could not think of a better subject to discuss than volunteerism in our global society.

The vibration assessment of subsea systems has largely been limited to vortex-induced vibration of riser systems and unsupported pipeline spans (i.e., environmental loading) caused by flow past the outside of a riser or conductor.

Acquisition of accurate reservoir pressure data and high-quality formation fluid samples has proved difficult in cases of low reservoir permeability, extremely viscous crude oil, or unconsolidated formations with poor borehole conditions.

When drilling offshore wells, the most common method is to drill with a single gradient fluid with the fluid column extending from the bottom of the well back to the drilling rig.

Intelligent completion systems have the ability to monitor and optimize reservoir performance in real time without mechanical intervention.

Government, industry, and labor representatives met recently to discuss solutions to the technical skills shortage in the global oil and gas industry. Although the discussion was wide-ranging, the group came to a consensus on several key points.

The Los Angeles Basin Section recently sponsored a Cross-Generational Soft Skills Workshop with support from Aera Energy.

The Permian Basin Section recently dedicated three sustaining scholarships honoring the legacy of three former SPE presidents from the Permian Basin: Ed Runyan, Arlen Edgar, and Scott Hickman. Runyan served as SPE president in 1975, Edgar in 1981, and Hickman in 1997.