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Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.
The newly named MTS brings together the full methane ecosystem, end to end—connecting technology, data, operations, and assurance across upstream, midstream, and beyond.
From JPT to SPE Journal, OnePetro to technical guidance documents, SPE’s publishing portfolio is broader and more dynamic than many members may realize. In this column, I unpack the Society’s current publication options, explore how AI and open access are reshaping scholarly publishing, and share what SPE is doing to strengthen paper quality, transparency, and impact …
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Networking is core to SPE activities, whether through an event, a local section meeting, service on a committee, or other activity. The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus globally is having far-reaching effects across SPE activities. -
Where does energy come from? How is it used? What is the cost and impact on our environment? These are common questions that, for the most part, are misunderstood and poorly communicated. Today, there is more concern about the effects of climate change, energy mix diversification, and sustainability than in any other generation. There is a lot of information in the pu…
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SPE’s third-largest section continues to reinvent itself. Chaired by Laura Weeden of Canwhite Sands, the section prides itself on following the SPE International mission and vision. The section boasts 11 special interest groups (SIGs) overseen by Silviu Livescu of Baker Hughes and run by approximately 40 dedicated volunteers who organize weekly technical events. In ad…
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Small plastic cups filled with different colors of sand, a Slinky spring toy, two foam cups, a sponge, plastic straws, and a plastic baggie. These elements may sound like items on a scavenger hunt list, but they are supplies needed for a completely different type of endeavor—discovering a career in the oil and gas industry.
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SPE has a variety of resources to keep you connected during this difficult time.
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Clarence N. (Tom) Tinker, life member of SPE, and a geology evangelist died 11 March.
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SPE is actively monitoring the situation and potential impacts on future activities. The health and safety of our members, attendees, and staff is our highest priority, and that will guide our decision-making.
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Stanley Thurber, a longstanding SPE member and a well-known mentor in the reservoir engineering community, died 20 February.
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SPE’s technical sections offer communities rich with industry expertise. And your engagement adds to the wealth of knowledge to be shared.
