SPE event

By closely monitoring its subsea boosting system, Shell extended maintenance intervals and safely postponed pump replacement at its ultradeepwater Stones field.

The Data Science and Engineering Analytics Technical Section has been selected to receive the 2025 Presidential Award for Outstanding Technical Section, and the Hydrogen and Sustainable Development technical sections have been awarded the 2025 Technical Section Excellence Award.

With the right infrastructure and interoperability, subsea resident robotics could unlock more frequent, cost-effective inspections—and a new standard for offshore efficiency.

Emerging solutions could solve current subsea pain points, while a new taxonomy system could clarify the capabilities of the expanding domain of underwater vehicles.

The visit included hosting an inaugural Energy4me session, joining ANP’s 17th anniversary party, and visiting the historic village of Balibo on the Indonesian border with SPE’s Timor-Leste student chapter officers.

Successful in other applications, self-healing coatings could be the oil industry’s ticket to fighting corrosion and extending the life of steel.

Shell became the first international company to operate producing fields offshore Brazil and the first to navigate the country’s complex and detailed decommissioning permitting process, which involved extensive environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and coordinated stakeholder engagement.

The SPE France Section marked a major milestone with its 40th anniversary celebration in March, held at the iconic Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This historic venue—dedicated to centuries of engineering excellence—served as a fitting backdrop for an evening that honored legacy, acknowledged present challenges, and explored the evolving role of oil and gas profes…

Secondary and tertiary efforts are critical for sustaining the productive lives of unconventional plays.

The SPE Ecuador Section brought the excitement of robotics and energy education to life through an intensive 1-day Energy4me training, reaching 1,324 children from rural Quito.