SPE Technical Papers Available for Download — April–May 2026

April 2026

(This offer expires 31 May 2026.)

Natural Gas Processing and Handling

From Emissions to Revenue: Emissions Reduction and Hydrocarbon Recovery From Permeate Through Acid-Gas-Removal Unit Optimization and Synergizing of Upstream and Downstream Processes

The Changing Face of Gas Processing in the Permian Basin USA: How Tax Incentives for CO₂ Storage Have Altered Midstream Operations

From Flare to Power: Field-Proven Mobile LNG Technology for Decarbonizing Oilfield and Off-Grid Energy Use Cases

Completions

Integrating Data-Driven Insights With Domain Expertise Using Agentic Conversational Analytics for Well-Completions Optimization

AI-Enhanced Multiphysics Imaging for Perforation-Erosion Analysis: A Quantum Shift in the Accuracy and Efficiency of Unconventional Well Optimization

Heavy Oil

Field Implementation of a New Inflow-Control Device Design in Surmont I SAGD

Maximizing SAGD Performance at Blowdown Phase Through Autonomous Inflow-Control Valves

Introduction of Dynamic Gas Separation to SAGD

History Matching and Forecasting

Combining Adjoint Gradient With Commercial Reservoir Simulator for Efficient History Matching

History-Matching Geological Models Using an Embed-To-Control Observe Deep-Learning Reservoir Surrogate

Real-Time CO₂-Plume Monitoring and Visualization Considering Geologic Uncertainty at the Illinois Basin-Decatur Carbon Sequestration Project

May 2026

(This offer expires 30 June 2026.)

Deepwater Fields

A No-Drill Decision for Beige Deepwater Prospect: An Integrated Subsurface Perspective

First Global Deepwater Autonomous Drilling Project: Artificial Intelligence Application To Derive Optimal Drilling Parameters Within Integration of Rig-Orchestration System

Intelligent Operations

Transformation of Well-Intervention-Operation Planning Into a Digital Workflow

A Novel AI-Based iGOR Technology for Real-Time GOR Control: A Case Study Pilot Plan for an Enhanced Oil-Rim Reservoir Management

Study on the Application of Intelligent Risk-Monitoring Technology for Workover Operations

Extended-Reach and Complex Wells

Overcoming Drag While Running Casing in an Extended-Reach Well by Varying Drilling-Fluids Properties

Pushing the Limits of ERD: Integrating Mechanical and Hydraulic Simulations for Efficient Well Planning

Application of Predictive Machine-Learning Optimization Enables Successful Delivery of Highly Challenging Wells

Cementing and Zonal Isolation

Influence of Cement Voids and Microannuli on the Collapse Resistance of Pipe/Cement/Pipe Systems

Improving Swell-Packer Performance Through Standardized Qualification Process

Topics Coming Up in June

Coiled Tubig | Acidizing | Hydraulic Fracturing Operations | EOR Operations.