SPE event

Some offshore operators invest tens of millions annually in well interventions, while others spend nothing. What drives the difference remains a mystery.

In March, 27 young professionals representing 15 SPE sections and 12 countries convened in Paris for the first edition of SPE Beyond the Borders 2025. The event served as a unique platform for cross-cultural dialogue and forward-looking discussions about the role of YPs in the energy transition.

The SPE Asia Pacific and OTC Asia team recently completed a series of courtesy visits in Indonesia, reinforcing their commitment to strengthening ties with key industry stakeholders. These engagements highlight SPE’s ongoing efforts to align regional priorities and collaborate on opportunities that shape the future of the energy sector.

The meeting of leaders, experts, and stakeholders emphasized the urgency of addressing greenhouse-gas emissions to mitigate climate change and align with global sustainability goals.

TWA Energy Influencers Nihal Darraj, Sayanima Kisku, Ismaila Ibrahim, Olawale Ajayi, and Gabrijel Grubac reflect on the significance of the TWA Energy Influencer award and how it has helped their professional journey. The deadline for 2025 nominations is 1 July 2025.

Commercial diver Chris Lemons will speak at this year’s conference for an exclusive keynote recounting one of the most extraordinary survival stories in the history of offshore operations.

TechnipFMC, in collaboration with Halliburton, was awarded the 2025 ICoTA Intervention Technology Award and received the 2025 Curtis Blount Outstanding Paper Award.

Amia Morgan, SPE, highlights this event designed to bring together students, young professionals, and seasoned industry experts to foster mentorship, inspire the next generation of STEM leaders, and promote inclusivity.

The era of refracs as mere experiments is long gone; today, they’re a strategic necessity fueling portfolio growth.

Whether it’s reviving inactive gas-condensate wells or identifying overlooked reserves in brownfields, operators are making the most of older wells and fields.