Data & Analytics
The emerging vision is an industry where engineers focus on judgment, risk assessments, and accountability.
AI and machine learning are transforming drilling execution, detecting downhole problems earlier, automating reporting, and closing the loop between the wellbore and the well plan through real-time geosteering.
Robotic and autonomous systems are transforming energy operations, but their full value emerges only when paired with data science, engineering analytics, and AI/ML to turn data into decisions. The transition of the SPE Robotic & Autonomous Systems Technical Section into the SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics Technical Section helps bridge this critical technolo…
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Digital transformation in the oil and gas industry is likened to a major home renovation—requiring a clear vision, skilled collaboration, patience, and investment in lasting solutions. Though the process is challenging, the end goal is an improved, future-ready operation. -
The SPE Reservoir Technical Discipline and Advisory Committee invite their Reservoir members worldwide to participate in a new survey aimed at assessing the current state of reservoir engineering across industry and academia. Deadline is 21 July 2025.
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Mineralogical, mechanical, and flow complexities in major US shale plays are tightly linked, making traditional 1D modeling inadequate. Emmanuel Obasi, SPE, addresses this with a physics-informed ML approach detailed in this article.
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Secondary and tertiary efforts are critical for sustaining the productive lives of unconventional plays.
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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.
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The university will join a small number of institutions in the US offering an undergraduate degree focused exclusively on artificial intelligence.
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Gautam Swami, manager of corporate R&D at NOV and SPE member, shares his experiences in building a career in oil and gas R&D, discusses how innovation is shaping the industry, and offers guidance to young professionals.
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The multiplayer training platform developed by the Texas A&M Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corp. uses artificial intelligence and gaming technology to simulate pipeline emergencies.
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The report highlights the fast evolution of AI with better performance, bigger investment, and rising global optimism. But job concerns, education gaps, and environmental costs reveal a more complex picture.
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Integrating financial and HR expertise boosts profitability, reduces operational risks, and enhances long-term planning—empowering HR to tackle sector-specific challenges like budget constraints and talent shortages more effectively.
